The Obama administration considers the ACA the law of the land — and enforceable — until it exhausts the appeals process. One provision at stake is a 10% Medicare bonus this year for primary care services. Medscape Medical News
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US Surgeon General Asking for Input on Disease Prevention Strategy
If you are a current healthcare practitioner and have what you think are novel approaches to preventive medicine, US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin wants to hear from you. Medscape Medical News
Obesity Linked to Lower Glaucoma Risk in Women
Each additional unit of BMI drops open-angle glaucoma risk by 7% in women. Medscape Medical News
Investigation of the Potential of Polymer Therapeutics in Corneal Re-epithelialisation
What types of therapies are available for corneal wound healing? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Intravitreal Bevacizumab Prevents Blindness in Preemies
A single injection of bevacizumab (Avastin) into the eye of an infant is more effective than laser surgery for preventing blindness from retinopathy of prematurity, doctors in Houston report in the February 17th New England Journal of Medicine. Reute…
A Violent Cough Resulting in Hemiparesis
A 57-year-old man presents with face, arm, and leg weakness and slurred speech after violent coughing. He has pain over the right eye, which the wife noted as smaller than the left. Diagnosis? Medscape
Safe Use of Drugs Requires Reports From Clinicians
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The Safe Use Initiative is taking aim at adverse drug events and seeks input on safety issues encountered by frontline clinicians.
Intra-Arterial Chemo Helps in Advanced Retinoblastoma
Intra-arterial chemotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for advanced retinoblastoma, researchers at one major hospital say. Reuters Health Information
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