One lost to follow-up. † Four grew bacteria; two responded to antifungal medication. Sensitivity: (15 + 2)/(16 + 2) = 0.944 (94%). False positive: 4/(29 - 18) = 0. ...

Don't settle for blurry vision. Here are the daily factors worsening your eyesight with expert tips for prevention.

Fungal infection, also known as a mycosis, refers to the invasion of a host's tissue by specific types of fungi. Mycoses often start in the lungs following inhalation of fungal spores or on the ...

Microbial keratitis is usually treated as it is for adults with more frequent dosing of broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents.

Loss-of-function mutations in the gene (CSTB) encoding human cystatin B, a widely expressed cysteine protease inhibitor, are responsible for a severe neurological disorder known as Unverricht ...

Mar. 25, 2025 — Exposure to antibiotics during a key developmental window in infancy can stunt growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life, new ...

Harvard Health Publishing. "Narrow angles" a tip-off to eyesight risk. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Keratitis. Murthy SI, Sabhapandit S, Balamurugan S, et al. Scleritis: Differentiating infectious from non ...

This program is in place for prescriptions of cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.1% (VEVYE, Harrow) and promises a $59 price tag per bottle, effective immediately.

In addition, in areas where fungal infections are common, intravitreal voriconazole (50-100ug/0.1mL) or amphotericin B (5-10 ug/0.1mL). Antimicrobial coverage can be adjusted as needed based on Gram ...

A salt water rinse is sometimes recommended for treating oral candidiasis or oral thrush, though it is unclear whether this is effective against Candida albicans. Older research has found that C.