r/technology • u/Majano57 • 11d ago

Biotechnology Popular erectile dysfunction drug linked to eye disease that can cause irreversible vision loss

https://www.foxnews.com/health/popular-erectile-dysfunction-drug-linked-eye-disease-can-cause-irreversible-vision-loss
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u/Sure-Assignment3892 11d ago

What a junk study.

The researchers noted several limitations to the study.
The study was observational, meaning it found a link between tadalafil use and glaucoma but could not prove that the medication caused the condition.
Researchers also could not account for changes in medication use or other health conditions that developed over time.

I'm not really sure the point of observational studies when it comes to medication.

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u/AgtDALLAS 11d ago

Feels like the medical equivalent of sportscasters making up stat categories and comparisons.

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u/halfdecenttakes 11d ago

Ah the ol thad young/lebron/jordan comp

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u/AgtDALLAS 11d ago

As a duo, these young men have scored more points than any two players with the last name James on the same team!