This fascinating review provides a neurobiological perspective on visual agnosias — disorders that impair the perception and recognition of color, words, objects, and faces. Practical Neurology
Author: Medscape
Decide by Dec. 31 Whether to Stay in Medicare, Societies Say
If Congress fails to avert cuts in Medicare reimbursement totaling almost 29%, the average family physician will lose $27,000 in revenue, according to the AAFP. Medscape Medical News
Prevalence of Sjogren’s Syndrome in Patients With Dry Eye
Are patients with aqueous-deficient dry eye at an increased risk for developing Sjogren’s syndrome? How is it best diagnosed? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
More Evidence Retinal Thinning May Track MS Progression
MS patients with new T2 lesions and disease duration of less than 5 years have the fastest thinning of ganglion cell and inner plexiform layers, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News
Patient-Centered Clinical Consultations Show Mixed Results
Interventions to promote patient-centered care show mixed results in terms of patient satisfaction and health status, according to a new systematic review. Medscape Medical News
Macular Degeneration Risk May Be Increased by Aspirin Use
Researchers have found that long-term aspirin use may be associated with an increased risk for the development of age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Fungal Keratitis Diagnosis Speeded by Hybridization Assay
A newly developed gene hybridization test may help physicians diagnose fungal keratitis faster and with improved sensitivity. Medscape Medical News
Obama’s Fiscal-Cliff Plan Said to Repeal SGR
Meanwhile, CMS said it is obliged to implement a 26.5% Medicare pay cut for physicians next month in light of Congressional inaction, which the AMA called "inexcusable." Medscape Medical News
Monocular Visual Loss — Is It Brain Infarct?
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Diabetic Retinopathy Management Guidelines
What do the latest treatment guidelines say about managing diabetic retinopathy? Are there any new drug therapies on the market, for example? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Babies’ Vision Improves With Fatty Acid Formula Supplements
Improvements observed in the first year of life are independent of dose, timing, or birth status. Medscape Medical News
Safety Info for Generic Drugs Often Differs From Brand Label
Bioequivalent drugs often differ from brand name drugs in their safety labeling. Medscape Medical News
EHR Rankings Suggest ‘Epic’ Shakeout
Epic dominates the EHR ratings, with Athenahealth doing the same with practice management software, in the 2012 Best of KLAS Awards. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab vs Bevacizumab: Findings From the IVAN Trial
One-year results are in for the IVAN trial comparing ranibizumab with bevacizumab for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Ophthalmology
An Infant With Seizures and Blisters on the Skin
What condition do you suspect is present in this 3-week-old girl with seizures, blisters on the skin, and a family history of abnormal skin findings? Medscape Ophthalmology
Visual Impairment Rise Tied to Increased Diabetes Prevalence
The prevalence of nonrefractive visual impairment in the United States has increased 21%, and the prevalence is even higher among non-Hispanic whites aged 20 to 39 years. Medscape Medical News
Better Data Crucial to Ending Eye Health Disparities
Disparities in the prevalence of eye disease and vision loss in the United States continue; epidemiology experts call for better epidemiological surveillance as a first step toward a solution. Medscape Medical News
Patterns of Adherence to Glaucoma Guidance
How closely are ophthalmologists and optometrists following glaucoma treatment guidelines? Eye
The Patient Gift Conundrum
Ethicist and psychiatrist Dr. Ronald Pies explores whether it’s appropriate to accept gifts from patients. Medscape Psychiatry
Microaneurysm Turnover May Predict Retinopathy Progression
An automated test may be able to differentiate between patients with diabetes who are at high vs low risk for macular edema. Medscape Medical News