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Reports suggest that patients may experience increased IOP following anti-VEGF therapy. David M. Brown, MD, reviews the data and off…
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Antimicrobial Stewardship Is Vital to Avoid a Return to the Preantibiotic Era
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In this video commentary, Neil O. Fishman, MD, from SHEA, explains why antimi…
Supply and Demand After the Healthcare Bill: A Cardiologist’s Perspective and Concerns
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Ileana Piña expresses her concerns about the increase in chronic illness and…
The Hope and Fear of Healthcare Reform
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The wave of reaction to the healthcare reform bill, as Dr. John Marshall sees…
How Should We Treat Retinal Vein Occlusion?
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Drs. David Brown, Ingrid Scott, and Peter Campochiaro discuss pivotal data recently presented on the treatment of BRVO and CRVO.
Pressure-Independent Approaches to the Treatment of Glaucoma
Is neuroprotection a viable treatment option for glaucoma? Drs. Robert Weinreb, Jay Katz, and Theodore Krupin explore the possibilities.
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).
Is Healthcare a Right or a Privilege?
Dr. John Marshall asks: If health insurance is a choice that individuals can opt not to have, who pays for the care of the 40 million people in the United States who have no healthcare insurance?
Stop Hounding Patients to Give Up Their Privacy
Many people think that privacy of medical treatment should not apply to everyone. An ethics expert tells why privacy protects all of society.
FDA Commissioner: "Safety Science" Key to Drug Regulation
Dr. Margaret Hamburg talks with Dr. Eli Adashi about the complex role of the US Food and Drug Administration in approving new drugs while still ensuring their safety.
Dr. John Howard From CDC’s NIOSH Discusses the Consequences of the Gulf Oil Spill
John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, Director, NIOSH, talks to Eli Adashi, MD, about the efforts to protect health during and after the Gulf oil spill.
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: Development and Application
Dr. James Salz discusses the emerging use of lasers to assist in performing cataract surgery.
Why Do Patients "Disrespect" Doctors?
When physicians make patients feel like it’s "business first, patient care second," they may lose their patients’ respect, says Dr. Gerald Chodak.
EHRs Create Startling New Moral Quandaries
As more physicians use EHRs, more ethical issues arise, including patient privacy issues. Also, is it unethical not to use computer technology?
Lowering Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma: Medical Therapy vs Surgical Therapy
Drs. L. Jay Katz, Ronald Gross, and Brian Francis discuss the evolving medical and surgical approaches to lowering IOP in patients with glaucoma.
Do Physician Payments Bias Their Treatment Recommendations?
If a given diagnosis were covered by 1 lump sum, would physicians recommend less expensive treatments more often? Dr. Gerald Chodak examines the issue.
New Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy: AAO 2010
In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown ponders the new paradigm of pharmacotherapy for diabetic retinopathy — and what this means for laser therapy.
A Simple Way to Avoid Malpractice Litigation
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses physician vulnerability to legal accusations and offers a simple means of reducing malpractice risk.
Glaucoma and Ocular Surface Disease: Differentiating Between Disease and Treatment Side Effects
Drs. Robert Fechtner and Clark Springs discuss how best to manage 2 challenging cases of patients with co-occurring glaucoma and ocular surface disease.
Retinal Disease Progression: Immediate Treatment vs Watchful Waiting
In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown offers advice regarding time to treatment of the different types of retinal disease entities.