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Optical Coherence Tomography as a Prognostic Biomarker in Multiple Sclerosis: Insights from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Report

This article reviews evidence supporting OCT measurements of retinal layers as biomarkers for predicting multiple sclerosis progression and highlights the need for further research to enhance clinical application.

Oct 30, 2026
Cardiology

From Cath Lab Curiosity to Guideline Mandate: How Intravascular Imaging Became Essential for Complex PCI

Recent guideline updates elevate intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) from optional tools to Class I, Level A strategies for many complex percutaneous coronary interventions, driven by randomized trials and

Oct 10, 2026
Cardiology

Intracoronary imaging for left main PCI: key recommendations from the 2026 EAPCI–EBC clinical consensus

A clear, clinician-focused summary of the 2026 EAPCI/EBC consensus recommending routine intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT) to plan, guide and optimize left main bifurcation PCI — with practical steps, controversies and implementation advice.

Oct 7, 2026
Clinical Updates

Early Optic Nerve Head Swelling Rate Predicts Visual Outcome Deterioration in Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: An Evidence-Based Review

Early rapid optic nerve head swelling in NAION correlates with worse visual outcomes, with OCT measures of pONHV and mGCIPL thinning providing prognostic insights within days of symptom onset.

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Clinical Updates

Early Optic Nerve Head Swelling Rate Correlates with Visual Decline in Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: An Evidence-Based Review

This review synthesizes longitudinal OCT findings and clinical outcomes in NAION, highlighting the prognostic value of early optic nerve head swelling rates for visual impairment progression, and discusses mechanistic and translational impl

Oct 6, 2026
Clinical Updates

Cluster-Based Structural Phenotypes of Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: Clinical and Imaging Insights

Unsupervised clustering defines three structural phenotypes in chronic CSC, linking photoreceptor damage with choroidal changes and visual prognosis, refining disease stratification beyond photoreceptor staging alone.

Sep 30, 2026
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IOP Stress Testing Identifies Glaucoma Eyes at Risk of Fast Progression Despite Controlled Office Pressure

A stress test measuring intraocular pressure identifies glaucoma patients at risk of rapid progression despite normal office pressure readings, offering complementary prognostic insights beyond routine checks.

Aug 27, 2026
Clinical Updates

Retinal OCT as an Early Window into Brain Development in Very Preterm Infants: Interpreting 36-Week Microanatomy for 2-Year Neurodevelopment

A new prospective cohort study suggests that retinal nerve fiber layer thickness on neonatal OCT at 36 weeks’ PMA may help predict 2-year motor and cognitive outcomes in very preterm infants.

Jun 8, 2026
Cardiology

Long-Term Superiority of Intravascular Imaging: 5-Year Results from the RENOVATE-COMPLEX-PCI Trial

A 5-year follow-up of the RENOVATE-COMPLEX-PCI trial demonstrates that intravascular imaging-guided PCI significantly reduces major adverse cardiac events by 32% compared to angiography alone in complex lesions, highlighting the long-term c

Mar 9, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

High-Risk Plaques in Non-Culprit Lesions: Comparative Outcomes After NSTEMI and STEMI

This study examines the morphology of high-risk plaques in non-culprit coronary lesions among NSTEMI and STEMI patients and their impact on clinical outcomes, suggesting comparable prevalence of high-risk features but differing plaque chara

Aug 16, 2025

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