Dr Christopher Rapuano explores why there is still no consensus on obtaining fungal rim cultures on all endothelial keratoplasty surgeries. Medscape Ophthalmology
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Study Showing Masks Aren’t Harmful May Do More Harm Than Good
The quest to debunk irrational beliefs is foolish and may exacerbate mistrust in science rather than persuade the mask doubters, says John Mandrola, MD, about a recent research letter in JAMA. Medscape
JIA Arthritis and Uveitis Flares ‘Often Run Parallel’
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis–associated uveitis are significantly more likely to experience a flare in their eye disease if their arthritis is also worsening. Medscape Medical News
JIA Arthritis and Uveitis Flares ‘Often Run Parallel’
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis?associated uveitis are significantly more likely to experience a flare in their eye disease if their arthritis is also worsening. Medscape Medical News
Trifocal-Lens Implant Frees Most From Spectacles After Cataract Surgery
Patients who receive trifocal-lens implants after cataract surgery are much less likely to need glasses than those who receive monofocal implants, according to a new confirmatory study. Reuters Health Information
Medicare Faces Calls to Stop Physician Pay Cuts in E/M Overhaul
Many associations asked CMS to revise a plan to reduce some pay for certain specialties to offset increases for others, including primary care. MedPAC, though, endorsed this budget-neutral approach. Medscape Medical News
Implant Reduces Treatment Burden in Wet Macular Degeneration
The administration of ranibizumab with an implant, rather than intravitreal injection, looks promising for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, interim results from a phase 3 study indicate. Medscape Medical News
COVID-19 Strengthens the Case for Bilateral Cataract Surgery
The many advantages of immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery have only been made clearer during the pandemic. Medscape Ophthalmology
Assault- and Sports-Related Concussions May Differ in Kids
Assessment and outcome disparities among children with assault-related vs sports-related concussions were found in a small study, researchers report. Medscape Medical News
Pence’s Red Eye Raises COVID Concerns
Pence says he has thus far tested negative; experts said this week that the vice president should be in quarantine and not taking part in campaign events or Wednesday’s debate. WebMD Health News
Biomarker in the Eye May Flag Neurodegeneration Risk
Neurofilament light chain is detectable in the vitreous humor of the eye, and greater levels of NfL are linked to higher levels of amyloid-beta and tau proteins, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Trump Got Therapies You Wouldn’t Get — And You’re Better Off
The expectation is that a VIP would get special treatment when hospitalized, but it might actually harm the patient. Sometimes it’s good to be a nobody, says Dr F. Perry Wilson. Medscape
Subthreshold Laser Shows Potential for Geographic Atrophy
Subthreshold diode micropulse laser therapy could slow the progression of geographic atrophy, preliminary research shows. Medscape Medical News
EURETINA 2020
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from EURETINA 2020 Medscape Ophthalmology
Does Residual Fluid Matter in Wet AMD?
Dr Sophie Bakri surveys the data on how fluid presence and type affect visual outcomes after treat-and-extend anti-VEGF therapy. Medscape Ophthalmology
Cornea Donation Restrictions Outdated, Harmful, Study Suggests
The length of the bans on donations ― 5 years in the United States and 1 year in Canada ― are unnecessary because of improvements in HIV testing, authors say. Medscape Medical News
Telehealth Brings Malpractice Risks, Says Report; More
Failure to diagnose is the biggest concern; court weighs in on ‘privileged information’; fractured vertebra results in wrongful-death suit. Medscape Business of Medicine
Medscape and the History of Internet Medical Ethics
Medscape was among the earliest medical sites on the Web and pioneered many innovations. George Lundberg recounts one of them: codifying internet medical ethics. Medscape Internal Medicine
Doctors and Politicians Must Sometimes Deliver Bad News
As physicians, we have to learn how to deliver bad news that enables our patients to respond. Political leaders must do the same. Georgetown University Family Medicine
Intraocular Lens Calculations in Keratoectatic Disorders
IOL calculations are an essential part of the planning for cataract surgery, but which formula is best for keratoconic eyes? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology