Daily Archives: 2011/07/05

Medicare Cuts for Imaging Could Cut Access to Care

2011/07/05
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The American College of Radiology and others say paying physicians less for interpreting multiple, same-day imaging exams will shift more business to pricier hospitals and hurt access to care.
Medscape Medical News

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FDA Upholds Denial of Avastin

2011/07/05
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Avastin is no longer FDA approved for breast cancer.  This decision was upheld at a hearing last week.  Eye patients, however, need not worry.

The Food and Drug Administration had removed its approval for Avastin for the treatment of breast cancer last December.  A hearing last week (June, 2011) allowed Genentech and the drugs’ supporters, to voice their concerns about the removal of the drug.

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Three Glaucoma Societies Join World Glaucoma Association

2011/07/05
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Two countries in South America and one in North Africa have become member societies of the World Glaucoma Association in the past 2 years, according to a presenter here.

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