Posts by: Patricia Inacio PhD

Patricia Inacio PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

June 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Case Study: Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus May Lead to Early, Severe Keratouveitis

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Two patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) developed an early and severe inflammation of both the cornea and the uveal tract — the pigmented inside lining of the eye — ... Read more

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Pediatric Rare Disease Therapies Increase, But Most Repurposed, Study Finds

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The number of treatments for children with rare diseases has grown over the past decade, according to a new study. However, despite the increase, nearly 7,000 rare diseases are still lacking ... Read more

January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Blood Drops from Fingerprick Could Help to Heal Persistent Epithelial Defects, Study Suggests

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When combined with conventional treatment, using fingerprick autologous blood — blood drops collected from a sterilized fingertip — may be a more practical and cost-effective alternative to current ways of treating persistent ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

Herpes Simplex Keratitis Can Cause Significant Visual Impairment, Nepalese Study Reports

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Herpes simplex keratitis, an eye infection that develops as a result of the herpes virus, has a wide range of symptoms and can lead to significant visual impairment, a Nepalese ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

Approved Neurotrophic Keratitis Therapy Oxervate Requires Further Clinical Testing, According to Review

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Despite its U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, the safety and efficacy of Oxervate (cenegermin) as a treatment for the degenerative eye disease neurotrophic keratitis needs additional clinical testing, according ... Read more

November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Rare Case of Neurotrophic Keratitis and Herpes Virus Reactivation After Pain-relief Procedure Reported

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A 57-year-old woman developed neurotrophic keratitis with a reactivated herpes zoster virus after she was given alcohol injections to relieve pain due to a cyst on the right side of ... Read more