President Barack Obama has proposed delaying this reduction for 2 years in his proposed budget for fiscal 2012. Medscape Medical News
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Topical Mitomycin C Chemotherapy in the Management of Ocular Surface Neoplasia: A 10-year Review of Treatment Outcomes and Complications
How well do topical chemotherapy agents work in the treatment of ocular neoplasias, and what are some of the potential side effects? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Long-term Outcomes Following Full Macular Translocation Surgery in Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration
This study examines the effect of macular translocation surgery in patients with ARMD. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
A Toddler With a Fixed Brow Mass
What condition do you suspect is present in this 2-year-old boy with a mass over his left brow? Medscape Ophthalmology
Effort to Repeal 1099 Requirement Is ‘Chaotic’
Congress has been trying to eliminate an onerous paperwork requirement of the new healthcare reform law since 2009 but cannot agree on how to make up the revenue it will lose in the process. Medscape Medical News
Risk for Ocular Complications From Topical Corticosteroids
The risk for glaucoma and cataracts is evaluated in patients with atopic dermatitis who use topical corticosteroids on the face. Medscape Dermatology
Advances in Keratoconus Treatment
What is keratoconus, and what are some of the new and advanced methods for treating it? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Feed Flipper – Non-iTunes RSS URL Found!
Feed Flipper has discovered a non-iTunes RSS version of the “MedscapeCME Ophthalmology Podcast” podcast!
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Research Fraud: An Editor’s Responsibility?
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
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