Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

This study tested a drug called aflibercept, given as an injection around the eye, to see if it is safe for people with active thyroid eye disease. Eleven adults with mild to moderate symptoms received three injections over several weeks. The main goal was to check for side effec…

This study tested whether a steroid eye drop (fluorometholone) given twice daily for four weeks after trachoma surgery could prevent eyelashes from growing back and rubbing against the eye. Over 2,400 people aged 15 and older with trachomatous trichiasis took part. The goal was t…

This study tested a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) to screen for anal dysplasia, a precancerous condition linked to HPV. Researchers enrolled 104 people with past or current anal HPV and compared their blood test results to standard tissue biopsies. The goal was to see if the …

This study tested a new blood test (liquid biopsy) to see if it can find small amounts of cancer left behind after surgery in people with HPV-related head and neck cancer. 103 patients who had surgery to remove their cancer gave blood samples. The goal was to see if the test coul…