Thanks to our recent debt-ceiling crisis and Standard & Poor’s downgrade of the US credit ratings, investors are again getting nervous. Medscape Business of Medicine
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A Round-up of the Latest Important and Intriguing Malpractice News
Judges deciding malpractice cases; reducing diagnostic testing; “Show me your notes!” and more. Medscape Business of Medicine
Risk for Exfoliation Syndrome in U.S. Rises Along With Latitude
People living in the northern US, especially the upper Midwest, are at higher risk for exfoliation syndrome, a condition that can lead to glaucoma, according to new findings published this month in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Inform…
Study Tracks Vision Loss and Recovery After Trabeculectomy
Study of 301 trabeculectomies concludes that transient vision loss after surgery is common, with recovery taking up to 2 years; some degree of permanent vision loss was found in 8% of cases. Medscape Medical News
Physicians Delaying Retirement Because of Recent Recession
Fifty-two percent of physicians surveyed by a recruiting firm said the recession has altered their retirement plans, with 70% of them planning to work longer than expected to restore their nest eggs. Medscape Medical News
More Frequent Testing Detects Glaucoma Earlier
Twice- vs once-yearly visual field testing leads to earlier detection of glaucoma progression according to global trend analyses. Medscape Medical News
Ten ‘Tell-It-Like-It-Is’ Secrets to Boost Practice Profits
A physician with a successful private practice gives the straight-on advice about increasing your income and lowering your costs. Medscape Business of Medicine
Older Fluoroquinolones Still First for Microbial Keratitis
In the UK at least, second-generation fluoroquinolones – like ciprofloxacin — should still be the first-choice therapy for microbial keratitis, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information
Malpractice Risks Rise With New Pressure on Doctors to Undertreat
New payment arrangements designed to lower costs may exert pressure on physicians to avoid various tests and procedures. But doctors are still subject to lawsuits for missing a diagnosis. Medscape Business of Medicine
Congress Passes Debt Deal; Could Reduce Medicare Payments
Reimbursement for providers would fall if Congress fails to enact a second stage of budget cuts under the debt-reduction law that averts a catastrophic government default Medscape Medical News
Burned Out? How Doctors Recover Their Spark
Many doctors feel demoralized, have lost their hope and ideals, and have emotionally disengaged from the practice of medicine. Here’s how they reinvigorate themselves. Medscape Business of Medicine
Presentation Predicts Prognosis in OMS
Severe presentation of opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome (OMS) and early age at onset predict long-term neurocognitive sequelae, UK researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Struggling With Meaningful Use Requirements? These Experts Help for Free
EHR meaningful use requirements can be confusing and difficult to implement. It’s possible to get expert help without paying for it. Here’s how. Medscape Business of Medicine
Struggling With Meaningful Use Requirements? These Experts Help With No Hassle
EHR meaningful use requirements can be confusing and difficult to implement. It’s possible to get expert help without paying for it. Here’s how. Medscape Business of Medicine
Should Clinician Prescribing Data Be Sold?
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses the ethics of disclosing or selling clinician prescribing data to private entities such as drug manufacturers. Medscape Psychiatry
Should Clinician Prescribing Data Be Sold?
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses the ethics of disclosing or selling clinician prescribing data to private entities such as drug manufacturers.
The EHR and Eligible Professionals: Improving Patient Care and Outcomes
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What are the requirements for demonstrating meaningful use for the Medicare or Medicaid EHR incentive plans? How will patients and clinicians benefit?
Arterial Injection Effective in Intraocular Retinoblastoma
Selective ophthalmic arterial injection (SOAI) is a successful long-term alternative to systemic chemotherapy in intraocular retinoblastoma, Japanese researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Herpes Zoster: Strategies for Prevention
Is 50 the new 60 for zoster prevention? Read more and find out.
The EHR and Hospitals: Improving Patient Care and Outcomes
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What are the requirements for meaningful use of the Medicare/Medicaid incentive plans? How will hospitals and their patients benefit?