#Breaking: Today we announced the first and only #bispecific antibody for the eye improved vision for people living with two types of retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Learn more about the positive topline results from two global trials: gene.com/media/press-release…@GenentechEye
Clinicians have warned that attendance rates have dropped dramatically for those needing urgent treatment for macular disease, as people are too scared to attend @Telegraph#SightLossmacularsociety.org/news/peop…
NEWS: @BTHFT & @CityOfResearch have been chosen to host a major new #research centre which will allow local patients to take part in cutting-edge #COVIDー19 treatment trials. The unit will be run by the #Bradford Institute for Health Research.
FULL STORY: bit.ly/PRCBrad
It’s sunny. It’s Easter. People want to spend time with friends & relatives. #coronavirus doesn’t give a damn about any of that. If you want to make a huge difference, if you don’t want the lockdown to continue or become stricter, if you want to save lives, then #StayHome
This is the news! Coming up on today's essential Saturday morning briefing:
● Goats overthrow town
● Otters and orangutans sign peace treaty
● Man dresses up as bush
(Yes, we did make this in our bedrooms. What of it?)
NEWS: @BTHFT has set up a new telephone information line to provide basic details to relatives concerned about their loved ones while they are in hospital during the #COVID19 pandemic. The line will be manned by clinical staff 7 days a week.
FULL STORY: bit.ly/telinfoline
Are you receiving injections for wet AMD or another macular condition? Read @RCOphth's latest advice. If you have any concerns call us on 0300 3030 111. tinyurl.com/qssc95z
1/2 We have taken the difficult decision @BTHFT to suspend visiting. This is unprecedented times and we need to keep our public, our patients and our staff safe. Special allowance for paediatrics, birthing partners and palliative patients
We, along with the @RCOphth have asked hospitals across the UK to write to patients to ensure they continue to attend their sight-saving injections, amid the coronavirus outbreak macularsociety.org/news/pati…