Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

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

This study tested a drug called aflibercept, given as an injection near the eye, for people with active thyroid eye disease. The main goal was to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable. Eleven adults with mild to moderate disease activity received three injections over severa…

This study tested a simple blood test to screen for anal dysplasia, a precancerous condition linked to HPV. Researchers enrolled 104 people with past or current anal HPV, plus some healthy controls. The goal was to see if the blood test could detect and classify anal dysplasia wi…

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…