In the wake of the autism controversy, pediatric psychiatrist and journal editor Dr. Fred Volkmar discusses the roles and responsibilities of editors in vetting the information they publish. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
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Are You Prescribing Unapproved Drugs?
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Some drugs that are currently on the market have never been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Medicare Likely to Pay Claims During Government Shutdown
The government has not revealed its contingency plans for a possible shutdown, but physicians received their Medicare checks the last time it happened, during the Clinton administration. Medscape Medical News
Are You Prescribing Unapproved Drugs?
Some drugs that are currently on the market have never been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Congress Averts Government Shutdown
Following the House’s lead, the Senate today approved a 2-week funding extension for the federal government, setting the stage for another possible shutdown later this month. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy: Targeting Vasoregression
Recent studies have brought new insights on how to prevent and treat diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes
Comparison of Commercially Available Femtosecond Lasers in Refractive Surgery
This new review explores the different types of lasers on the market for refractive surgery. Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity May Start at 31 Weeks
Among infants born before 27 weeks of gestation, retinopathy of prematurity stage III did not occur before postmenstrual age of 31 weeks, and criteria for treatment were not reached before 32 weeks. Medscape Medical News
Long-term Effect of Early Intervention With Single Intravitreal Injection of Bevacizumab Followed by Panretinal and Macular Grid Photocoagulation in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO) With Macular Edema: A Pilot Study
How effective is early treatment with intravitreal bevacizumab followed by laser in central retinal vein occlusion with macular edema? This study takes a closer look. Eye
"Poppers" May Cause Lasting Vision Loss
Inhaling the vapors from “poppers” to get high even once can cause eye damage, but habitual huffing may lead to months-long vision loss, French doctors say. Reuters Health Information
FDA Approves New Device for Endothelial Keratoplasty
EndoSerter is a single-use, disposable endothelial delivery device aimed at increasing efficiency and precision during implantation of donor allograft tissue. Medscape Medical News
Judge to Rule Whether Anti-ACA Ruling Amounts to Injunction
The Obama administration considers the ACA the law of the land — and enforceable — until it exhausts the appeals process. One provision at stake is a 10% Medicare bonus this year for primary care services. Medscape Medical News
US Surgeon General Asking for Input on Disease Prevention Strategy
If you are a current healthcare practitioner and have what you think are novel approaches to preventive medicine, US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin wants to hear from you. Medscape Medical News
Obesity Linked to Lower Glaucoma Risk in Women
Each additional unit of BMI drops open-angle glaucoma risk by 7% in women. Medscape Medical News
Investigation of the Potential of Polymer Therapeutics in Corneal Re-epithelialisation
What types of therapies are available for corneal wound healing? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Intravitreal Bevacizumab Prevents Blindness in Preemies
A single injection of bevacizumab (Avastin) into the eye of an infant is more effective than laser surgery for preventing blindness from retinopathy of prematurity, doctors in Houston report in the February 17th New England Journal of Medicine. Reute…
A Violent Cough Resulting in Hemiparesis
A 57-year-old man presents with face, arm, and leg weakness and slurred speech after violent coughing. He has pain over the right eye, which the wife noted as smaller than the left. Diagnosis? Medscape
Safe Use of Drugs Requires Reports From Clinicians
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The Safe Use Initiative is taking aim at adverse drug events and seeks input on safety issues encountered by frontline clinicians.
Intra-Arterial Chemo Helps in Advanced Retinoblastoma
Intra-arterial chemotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for advanced retinoblastoma, researchers at one major hospital say. Reuters Health Information
Poorer Vision May Persist After Amblyopia Therapy
Even after successful treatment for amblyopia, people may still have certain vision problems in day-to-day life, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information