Latest posts tagged with #Retinitis on Bluesky
If the immune system is suppressed (like during #chemo), #CMV can reactivate and cause real damage such as:
– CMV #pneumonia: breathing problems
– CMV #retinitis: vision loss (leads to blindness, if untreated)
– #Gastrointestinal infection: pain, diarrhea, bleeding
– #Hepatitis: liver inflammation
Oral #valganciclovir induction therapy for 14–21 days (1st line for newly dx, non-immediately sight-threatening #CMV #retinitis (peripheral lesion). High bioavailability & efficacy in preventing systemic CMV disease & contralateral eye involvement.
Induction is followed by lower-dose maintenance
#MedCase - An 81-year-old receiving #upadacitinib for RA developed CMV #retinitis complicated by delayed retinal ischemia and vitreous hemorrhage.
Clinicians should be vigilant for atypical ocular complications from JAK inhibitors.
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#EyeSky #IDSky #arthritis
#Multiple #Sclerosis #Natalizumab #VaricellaZosterVirus #Necrotizing #Retinitis #Meningitis #Intravitreal #Injection
The study, led by Dr. Patricia Boya (currently a researcher at the University of Fribourg) and published in Cell Death and Disease, opens up new therapeutic possibilities for diseases such as #retinitis pigmentosa.
The Retina UK logo with the words "Retina UK" and strapline "Working for people with inherited sight loss’ written in dark blue text on a white background.
We are delighted to have @retinauk.bsky.social take over our @bsky.app account today as part of #Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month and share important information as well as the great work and support they provide!
#RPAwareness month
Last night, I got to share my experience working on the “Infinite World of Vision” #Audiobook at the Youth Peer Group hosted by @retinauk.bsky.social!
What made this night so special is that I got to meet other young people between the ages of 18 to 32 who have #Retinitis #Pigmentosa such as myself
So @nzherald.bsky.social, you need to be careful with your headlines. If it's not suspicious, DON'T label it suspicious!! #retinitis #nzpol #honourthetreaty www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/record-...
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#ophthotwitter
@mazhry @eyeacuity @Hammadnasti
#uveitis #iritis #retinitis #vitritis #itidies
#V_ophthalmology #VOPHA #Ophthalmology #AAO #Optometry #eyehealth #eyeacuity
Matt Hirabayashi, MD
The Tyndall Effect AC flare) in Contrast to Rayleigh scattering where the particles are smaller (why the sky is blue).
@mazhry @eyeacuity
#uveitis #iritis #retinitis #vitritis
#V_ophthalmology #VOPHA #Ophthalmology #AAO #Optometry #eyehealth #eyeacuity
