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Race, age linked to anti-VEGF initiation for nAMD
Race, age linked to anti-VEGF initiation for nAMD
02 Jan 2026 byStephen Padilla

One in five patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) fail to start treatment within 1 year of presentation, reports a study. Factors associated with lower treatment initiation include Asian race, age <60 years, and low-vision status, among others.

Race, age linked to anti-VEGF initiation for nAMD
02 Jan 2026
Childhood maltreatment increases schizophrenia risk 5-fold
Childhood maltreatment increases schizophrenia risk 5-fold
02 Jan 2026 byKanas Chan

Childhood maltreatment increases the risk of schizophrenia by five-fold, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by 10-fold, and major depressive disorder (MDD) by nearly two-fold. It also leaves lasting genetic markers linked to neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, a Mendelian randomization study has shown.

Childhood maltreatment increases schizophrenia risk 5-fold
02 Jan 2026