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E-Prescribing Growth Could Bode Well for Med Adherence
When physicians e-prescribe, the percentage of patients who actually pick up their medications at the pharmacy increases 10%, according to a pharmacy industry group that promotes the technology. Medscape Medical News
PCORI: What Is It? How Does It Work? The Director Explains
Dr. Joseph Selby, head of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, tells Dr. Eli Adashi what this newly created institute is all about. Medscape Internal Medicine
PCORI: What Is It? How Does It Work? The Director Explains
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Dr. Joseph Selby, head of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, tells Dr. Eli Adashi what this newly created institute is all about.
Inturned Eyelashes: A Temporary Fix With Adhesive Tape
A common medical adhesive tape can be used to provide effective but temporary relief of symptoms caused by inturned upper eyelid eyelashes. Medscape Medical News
VEGF Trap-Eye Improves Vision in Diabetic Eye Disease
VEGF Trap-Eye provided a significant benefit for diabetic macular edema in a phase II trial, and updated data show the initial improvements were sustained or increased a year later. Reuters Health Information
Retinal Detachment: Surgical Outcome and Risk Stratification
What is the latest research on retinal detachment surgery, and how are patients generally faring postoperatively? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Are Docs Never Not on Call? Physicians Are Talking
Physicians discuss the etiquette for taking or ignoring phone calls from patients and fellow doctors when they’re not on call. Is there a definitive line between on and off duty? Medscape Family Medicine
Topical Antibiotics Up Risk of Endophthalmitis Post-Injection
After intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors or triamcinolone, topical antibiotics might actually be unhelpful, a new paper suggests. Reuters Health Information
Malpractice Trends: Good News and Bad News
Results from an analysis of more than 10,000 medical malpractice claims show that more than half resulted in litigation, with outcomes varying considerably by specialty. Medscape Medical News
Lights On or Off for Pediatric Red Reflex Exam?
Lights off is best during the red reflex exam in young children. Medscape Medical News
Bill Would Repeal SGR, Phase Out Medicare Fee-for-Service
The proposal would pay for the payment overhaul with savings from the military pullback in Afghanistan and Iraq, making it even more of a long shot in a highly partisan election year. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Microchip Restores Vision in Retinitis Pigmentosa
A subretinal microchip technology appears to restore “useful” vision to patients with retinitis pigmentosa, but long-term studies are still needed. Medscape Medical News
New EHR Requirements Will Deter Use, Say Med Societies
The AMA and 98 other medical societies say CMS should survey physicians about its meaningful-use incentive program before raising the performance bar. Medscape Medical News
New EHR Requirements Will Deter Use, Say Medical Societies
The American Medical Association and 98 other medical societies say CMS should survey physicians about its meaningful use incentive program before raising the performance bar. Medscape Medical News
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2012 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab Equivalent to Bevacizumab for Treating Wet AMD
Two-year results from the Comparison of Age-related Macular Degeneration Treatments Trials showed that ranibizumab was equivalent to bevacizumab for treating neovascular AMD. Medscape Medical News
Dispelling Myths in Refractive Surgery
Some of the most persistent myths about LASIK are tackled, and the truth should be a relief to practicing refractive surgeons. Medscape Ophthalmology
New Phakic Intraocular Lens Is Effective and Safe
Five-year data indicate that patients implanted with the new phakic lens continue to have excellent visual acuity and stable refraction. Medscape Medical News
Second-Generation Glaucoma Stents Are Effective and Safe
A new study reports impressive results with second-generation glaucoma stents in patients with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma. Medscape Medical News