Antibiotics with Ocular Toxicity

The recent discussion whether fluoroquinolones (FQ) cause retinal detachment was short-lived and soon put to rest.   The issue was raised by 2 observational studies but no signal was seen in a larger and better designed  Danish study.  So it seems Continue reading Antibiotics with Ocular Toxicity

CMV Hyperimmune Globulin Data Inconclusive but New Drug Shows Promise

Treating CMV was never easy making prophylaxis the preferred approach for HSCT patients. Since the late 80ies, trials using hyperimmune globulin have come up with mixed results. While treatment was usually safe, efficacy was a lot much harder to prove.  More specific Continue reading CMV Hyperimmune Globulin Data Inconclusive but New Drug Shows Promise