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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Ranibizumab Improves Diabetic Macular Edema
Preplanned subanalysis shows that ranibizumab injection improves vision in patients with diabetic macular edema, regardless of glucose level control. Medscape Medical News
Wary of Employment But Still Tempted?
There are ways to get some of the benefits of hospital employment without fully giving up your practice or autonomy. Find out what they are. Medscape Business of Medicine
The Sustainable Growth Rate — What Happens Now?
Senator Tom Coburn describes the future of Medicare reimbursements and comments on other issues of concern for physicians, such as tort reform and the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Medscape Internal Medicine
The Sustainable Growth Rate — What Happens Now?
Senator Tom Coburn describes the future of Medicare reimbursements and comments on other issues of concern for physicians, such as tort reform and the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act.
Latanoprost Effective, Safe as Timolol for Glaucoma in Kids
In a head-to-head trial, latanoprost was noninferior to timolol for treating glaucoma in children, according to a report in Ophthalmology online June 16. Reuters Health Information
TZD Use May Increase Risk for Diabetic Macular Edema
A British study of more than 100,000 patients suggests a link between thiazolidinedione (TZD) use and an increased incidence of diabetes-related macular edema. Medscape Medical News
Understanding Zoster: Impact on the Individual and on Society
From chickenpox to shingles, the journey and unfortunate destination of varicella.
Study Links Celiac Disease to Cataract Risk
People with celiac disease may have a slightly increased risk of cataracts, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation: A Case-Based Discussion
Drs. Marc Cohen, Steven Dayan, and Thomas Rohrer present and discuss cases that illustrate the use of minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation.
Supreme Court Overturns Ban on Prescription Data Mining
The US Supreme Court has overturned a Vermont law that bans the use of physician prescription drug records for marketing purposes. Medscape Medical News
Women MDs Spend More Time With Patients: Does It Matter?
Women MDs tend to spend longer times with patients than do male doctors. Why? And does it create a better patient relationship? Medscape Business of Medicine
Malpractice Reform Takes a Step Forward
New developments may make the long-awaited liability reform more likely to happen. Medscape Business of Medicine
Consumer Medication Information: One Page Fits All
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, talks about the new initiative for putting consumer drug information into a single document. Medscape Internal Medicine
Consumer Medication Information: One Page Fits All
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, talks about the new initiative for putting consumer drug information into a single document.
Recommendations on Cell Phone Use and Cancer Risk
Evidence is limited, but common-sense precautions can be taken until the science catches up with technology. Medscape Medical News
Preventive Care: Finally Covered, Says Don Berwick
Donald M. Berwick, MD, of CMS talks about what is now being covered for preventive care under the Affordable Care Act and where you can find more information. Government Perspectives on Healthcare
Preventive Care: Finally Covered, Says Don Berwick
Donald M. Berwick, MD, of CMS talks about what is now being covered for preventive care under the Affordable Care Act and where you can find more information.
FDA Plans to Extend Its Global Regulatory Reach
The FDA’s new strategy calls for it to evolve into a global agency that can work anywhere in the world. Medscape Medical News
ACOs: Shared Savings and Improved Care, Says Don Berwick
Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, of CMS describes the structure of accountable care organizations and how they are designed to improve patient care. Government Perspectives on Healthcare