An emerging pathogen in pediatric orbital infections is identified. How does this change our approach to treatment? Medscape Pediatrics
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EHR Users Received Incentive Bonuses This Week
A much-heralded federal program to encourage physicians to use electronic health records has begun to send out incentive payments under Medicare. Medscape Medical News
Selenium Effective for Mild Graves’ Orbitopathy
A twice-daily supplement of selenium helped symptoms and improved quality of life in European patients with mild Graves’ orbitopathy, doctors report in the May 19 New England Journal of Medicine. Reuters Health Information
AMA Is Reseller of Cloud-Based Medical Software
A limited menu of programs for medical records, electronic prescribing, patient registries, and the like simplifies the selection process, although some health IT experts question the choice of products. Medscape Medical News
10 Totally Cool and Incredibly Useful Medical Gadgets and Apps
New developments help improve medical care and doctors find many of them fun to use. Medscape Business of Medicine
With Ocular Melanoma, It Is Status Quo, Research Shows
Investigators try to identify prognostic factors and to reduce recurrence and metastasis of intractable ocular tumors. Medscape Medical News
Anti-VEGF Drug Showing Promise for Diabetic Macular Edema
In a phase II study of patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), intravitreal injections of a fusion protein called VEGF Trap-Eye proved superior to focal/grid laser treatment, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Retinal Signs in Older Patients Portend Future Disability
A link has been found between retinal microvascular signs and functional disability in older adults. Medscape Medical News
Group Practice Association Leery of ACO Rules
The biggest, most sophisticated medical groups in the country tell CMS that they would not join an accountable care organization because they find the proposed regulations too demanding. Medscape Medical News
Doctors Loath to Pay for Unbiased Education: Survey
While doctors believe industry funding may bias their continuing medical education, they are unwilling to pay for impartial information, a new survey finds. Reuters Health Information
Study Identifies Glaucoma Progression Risk Factors
Peak intraocular pressure, corneal thinning, and retinal atrophy emerge as major risks in a “real-world” study. Medscape Medical News
Why Physician Compensation Plans Fail
Physicians often consider their group’s compensation plan as unfair, particularly if the income-sharing and expense-sharing formula favors some doctors over others. Here’s what to watch out for. Medscape Business of Medicine
Artificial Retina Lets There Be Light, Object Discrimination
All patients who received a retinal prosthesis can see light, and some can identify basic objects in their environment. Medscape Medical News
Defending Yourself Against Pain and Suffering Lawsuits
Pain, suffering, mental distress, and other non-economic damages often comprise a major portion of the financial award to an injured patient. Here’s what juries look at. Medscape Business of Medicine
VEGF Inhibitor Shows its Mettle in Macular Edema, AMD
The VEGF inhibitor fusion protein improved visual acuity in macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion, and was comparable to ranibizumab in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Medscape Medical News
Vermont Passes Plan for Universal Healthcare
Legislation passed by the Vermont state legislature today sets up an insurance exchange that could become the basis of a publicly financed health plan available to all its citizens. Medscape Medical News
Partners Who Don’t Pull Their Weight: Here’s the Solution
One physician is slacking off while the rest of you see more patients, take after-hours calls and pitch in when necessary. Find out the best ways to deal with this situation. Medscape Business of Medicine
CMS Removes Credentialing Barrier to Telemedicine
Small hospitals now can grant staff privileges to remote physicians on the basis of their privileges at the hospitals where they work in person. Medscape Medical News
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2011 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Vision Is in the Mouth of the Beholder With Adaptive Device
Coupling a sensor array placed in the mouth with a video camera lets the blind “see” obstacles with their tongues. Medscape Medical News