Macular Degeneration

Offers information on macular degeneration, or AMD, and also how to stop age related macular degeneration.

Entries Tagged ‘Busm’

Controlled trial comparing Bevacizumab to Ranibizumab finds no difference in efficacy

Investigators from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and the VA Boston Healthcare System have shown, at 6 months in a small group of patients, that there is no difference in efficacy between Bevacizumab (Avastin) and Ranibizumab (Lucentis) for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Irv Arons' Journal: Avastin/Lucentis Update 29: Six-Month Results

Cancer drug is no different in effectiveness as gold standard treatment for macular degeneration. Posted On: October 9, 2009 – 1:50pm (Boston) – Investigators from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and the VA Boston Healthcare …