Members of Congress join specialty groups in asking CMS to reconsider its plan to overhaul payment for office visits. Medscape Medical News
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These NASA Docs Keep an Eye on Astronaut Health
Dr Andrew Wilner speaks with NASA researchers about the latest data on a neuro-ocular syndrome that can occur after spaceflight. Medscape Neurology
Conjunctivitis in Dupilumab Clinical Trials
While ocular disorders, including allergic conjunctivitis, are common in patients with atopic dermatitis, studies have suggested that dupilumab-treated patients have an increased conjunctivitis risk. The British Journal of Dermatology
Malpractice Case: Care Coordination Requires Action, Not Just Words
Primary care physicians must sometimes take extra steps to coordinate patient care. Failure to do so could result in trouble. Cooperative of American Physicians
Strategies for Slowing Myopia Progression in Kids Differ Widely Between Ophthalmologists
The strategies for slowing myopia progression differ widely among pediatric ophthalmologists around the world and include both effective and ineffective approaches, according to an online survey. Reuters Health Information
EMA Panel Backs Netarsudil for Elevated Intraocular Pressure
An EMA advisory panel recommended marketing authorization for netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02% for the treatment of adults with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. International Approvals
Inulin: Is This Commonly Used Fiber Additive Friend or Foe?
Inulin has grown in popularity for its potential health benefits as a dietary fiber. But is the incorporation of inulin in processed foods to blame for frequent digestive discomfort? Medscape Gastroenterology
New Fixed-Dose, Once-Daily Combo Eyedrop Shows Efficacy in Glaucoma
There is a sound rationale why combining netarsudil and latanoprost would work so well. Medscape Ophthalmology
Candida auris Tied to Vision Loss in Case Report
Infection with Candida auris likely led to panophthalmitis and vision loss in an immunocompromised patient, according to a new case report. Medscape Medical News
Physician Well-being Declining? It’s the System, Stupid
Dr Peter Yellowlees describes how healthcare systems fail physicians, and how we can start to make changes. Medscape Psychiatry
Is Treat-and-Extend Truly Effective for Diabetic Macular Edema?
A 2-year study is the latest to highlight this approach’s benefits, but its design also overlooks an important comparative treatment. Medscape Ophthalmology
Reticular Pseudodrusen a Risk for More Rapid AMD Progression
Patients with reticular pseudodrusen (RPD)-associated age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at increased risk of progression to geographic atrophy, researchers say Reuters Health Information
Ebola Lingers in Survivors and Care Team Precautions Needed
New findings of significant vitreoretinal pathology in Ebola survivors have safety implications for surgical teams that will treat these patients. Medscape Medical News
Complication of Eye Surgery Can Kill in a Minute
This rare complication of vitrectomy is almost always fatal. Some specialists have not heard of it, but they are now learning that reconfirming the location of the infusion cannula can save a life. Medscape Medical News
Protocol V Sheds Light on Managing Mild Diabetic Macular Edema
Until now, data have been relatively scarce on the optimal treatment timing for patients who have diabetic macular edema with good vision. Medscape Ophthalmology
US News Releases Latest Top Hospitals List
Mayo Clinic is still number 1, and for the 4th straight year, MD Anderson CC is tops in cancer, Cleveland Clinic is tops in cardiology, and the Hospital for Special Surgery is number 1 in orthopedics. Medscape Medical News
Eye Injections Cost More Than Payers Think
The expense of each intravitreal injection is higher than the reimbursement rate, and retina specialists worry that one of the most frequently used codes in the specialty is undervalued. Medscape Medical News
A 3-Year-Old Girl Whose Eyes Appear Misaligned
A child whose eyes appear misaligned when she is not looking straight ahead is evaluated in your clinic. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Pupil Expansion Rings Have Advantages in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg on how a recent case series underlines their relative benefits compared with iris hooks. Medscape Ophthalmology
Hearing, Vision Loss Raise Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Multisensory impairment may serve as a potential marker to help identify older adults at increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer disease. Medscape Medical News