Intra-arterial chemotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for advanced retinoblastoma, researchers at one major hospital say. Reuters Health Information
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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
Thrombocytopenia Tied to Death in Critically Ill
In critically ill patients, thrombocytopenia portends an increased risk of death, Canadian researchers report in the February issue of Chest. Reuters Health Information
Safe Use of Drugs Requires Reports From Clinicians
The Safe Use Initiative is taking aim at adverse drug events and seeks input on safety issues encountered by frontline clinicians. Medscape Pharmacists
Separating Docs From Industry — A Witch Hunt?
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Frank Veith, MD, believes that the initiative to separate physicians from industry is excessive and can lead to harm for patients. What do you think?
Corneal Graft for Keratoconus May Fail Long-Term
Visual acuity outcomes and graft survival after penetrating corneal transplant for keratoconus are good, but younger patients are likely to need repeat transplants during their lifetimes, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
No Ill Effects When High-Risk Prethreshold Retinopathy of Prematurity Is Treated Early
A 6-year follow-up finds no adverse effects on visual field extent in infants who undergo early treatment for high-risk prethreshold retinopathy of prematurity. Medscape Medical News
Separating Docs From Industry — A Witch Hunt?
Frank Veith, MD, believes that the initiative to separate physicians from industry is excessive and can lead to harm for patients. What do you think? Medscape General Surgery
Giffords Recovering Speech, May Attend April Shuttle Launch
The procedure to replace the skull section that was removed in Giffords’ craniectomy is planned sooner than expected. Medscape Medical News
FDA Recalls Triad Lubricating Jelly Packages Due to Infection Concerns
A class II recall issued on Triad lubricating jelly packages follows a recall last month of potentially contaminated alcohol swabs by the same company. Medscape Medical News
Other Medical Conditions Associated With Blepharitis
A variety of other medical conditions can occur with increased frequency in patients with blepharitis, researchers from Israel report in the January 26th online issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Does Renin-Angiotensin System Blockade Have a Role in Preventing Diabetic Retinopathy? A Clinical Review
Recent studies suggest that renin-angiotensin blockade can slow the progression of–and possibly prevent–diabetic retinopathy, providing hope for this greatly feared complication of diabetes. International Journal of Clinical Practice
Postoperative Infection in Penetrating Versus Non-penetrating Glaucoma Surgery
What types of infections can present after glaucoma surgery? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Physician in Texas Whistleblower Case Put on Probation by State Board
Rolando Arafiles Jr., MD, must successfully complete a remedial education program and pay a $5000 fine because of patient care practices that prompted 2 nurses to report him to the Texas Medical Board. Medscape Medical News
Dual-Focus Soft Contact Lenses Slow Myopia Progression in Childhood
Results of an early phase trial indicate that an experimental dual-focus soft contact lens can reduce myopia progression in children, according to a New Zealand team. Reuters Health Information
Stop Hounding Patients to Give Up Their Privacy
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Many people think that privacy of medical treatment should not apply to everyone. An ethics expert tells why privacy protects all of society.
Is Healthcare a Right or a Privilege?
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Dr. John Marshall asks: If health insurance is a choice that individuals can opt not to have, who pays for the care of the 40 million people in the United States w…
Triamcinolone Aids Laser Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema
Pretreatment with intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) improves laser therapy of diabetic macular edema, Australian researchers reported online January 12th in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
FDA Commissioner: "Safety Science" Key to Drug Regulation
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Dr. Margaret Hamburg talks with Dr. Eli Adashi about the complex role of the US Food and Drug Administration in approving new drugs while still ensuring their safety.
Endogenous Endophthalmitis
There a few different types of endogenous endophthalmitis. How are they diagnosed and treated? Eye