(MedPage Today) — Could be record year for new drug approvals
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D.C. Week: Mostly Smooth Sailing for FDA Nominee at Senate Hearing
(MedPage Today) — The FDA releases a report on potentially dangerous laboratory developed tests
What We Heard This Week
(MedPage Today) — Quotable quotes from MedPage Today’s news coverage
Bad Lab Tests: Real Menace or Bogus Threat?
(MedPage Today) — Congress debates merits of stricter FDA oversight for laboratory developed tests
Does a ‘Stick’ Work Without a ‘Carrot’?
(MedPage Today) — For hospital-acquired conditions, the answer seems to be yes
AAO: ORA System Beats Holladay 2 in LASIK Eyes (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Cataract surgery formula comparisons point to Optiwave Refractory Analysis with PRK eyes
Keratitis Patient? Ask About Varicella/Zoster Vax (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Recent chicken pox or shingles shot could inform treatment
AAO: Gas Better than Rx for Vitreomacular Traction (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Pneumatic vitreolysis with C3F8 improved VMT over ocriplasmin treatment
AMA Wants Ban on DTC Advertising
(MedPage Today) — Putting the brakes on golf cart Rx promotion?
CMS Releases Final Rule on Joint Replacement
(MedPage Today) — Agency agrees to delay implementation of new payment model
Mostly Smooth Sailing for FDA Nominee at Senate Hearing
(MedPage Today) — But one senator said he’ll vote “no” on Robert Califf, MD
Low-Dose Atropine May Slow Progress of Pediatric Myopia (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Treatment with drops had low rebound during year-long washout period
Lucentis Found Effective for Diabetic Retinopathy (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Could be first new treatment for diabetic retinopathy in many years
Do No Harm: Protecting Patient Data
(MedPage Today) — Experts explore the dangers of cyberattacks and possible strategies for identity management
AMA Adopts Policy on Med Student Mental Health Access
(MedPage Today) — Giving patients greater access to naloxone was also a focus
Glaucoma Devices Match Up in Head-to-Head Trial (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Baerveldt implant does have greater risk for hypotony
Bilateral Cataract Surgery: Kaiser’s Success (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Researchers credit meticulous workflow and strategy for achievement
Morning Break: Paris Terror Attacks May Give U.S. Kids Nightmares; Dirty Scopes
(MedPage Today) — Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff
The Critical Quality Measure: Patient Safety
(MedPage Today) — Hospitals could do much more to prevent errors
D.C. Week: FDA Clears Smokeless Snus for Sale
(MedPage Today) — Also, Congress lashes out at VA for unmerited bonuses