Zika-associated birth defects increased in 2016 in areas in the United States with local transmission, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. Medscape Medical News
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Questioning a Study Linking Exercise to Increased AMD Risk
Dr Brianne Hobbs highlights the limitations behind a recent study reporting more than 50% increased risk for neovascular AMD in men who vigorously exercise. Medscape Optometry
Is Crosslinked Corneal Donor Tissue Beneficial in PK?
Does donor corneal tissue subjected to crosslinking improve outcomes in patients undergoing penetrating keratoplasty? Dr Christopher Rapuano reviews a randomized study with ‘encouraging results.’ Medscape Ophthalmology
Art Class Improves Medical Students’ Observation Skills
Using art to improve observational skills in medical students taps into a belief that drawing on the expertise of disciplines outside of medicine can enhance needed clinical skills. Medscape Medical News
Uveitis May Signal Cardiac Sarcoidosis in Some Patients
Some older patients with apparently idiopathic uveitis may in fact have sarcoidosis-associated disease, which can have cardiac consequences, according to a retrospective case series. Reuters Health Information
A 67-Year-Old Woman With Diplopia After Sinus Surgery
When symptoms persist 2 months after surgery, this patient pays you a visit. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Should a Terminal Patient Receive Cataract Surgery?
Should a terminally ill cancer patient who asks for cataract surgery to improve his quality of life be granted his wish? Medscape Business of Medicine
Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Declining?
An aging population should mean an uptick in age-related macular degeneration cases, but recent data suggest that is not what’s happening. Medscape Ophthalmology
Imprimis Receives FDA Warning Over Eye Medication Advertising
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Inc accusing it of making false or misleading claims that its compounded eye medications had the agency’s approval. Reuters Health Information
Spotlight on Retinal Diseases
New anti-VEGF therapies for DME and AMD, as well as retinal detachment outcomes, were among the highlights presented at Retina Subspecialty Day during AAO 2017. Medscape Ophthalmology
Survey: 42% of Physicians Report Burnout, Some Cite Depression
Physicians in a Medscape survey contradicted themselves on whether their depression had an effect on patient care. Medscape Medical News
Trump’s Doctor Says Health Excellent, Attributes ‘Good Genes’
Along with his overall health the president had a perfect score on the MoCA test, showing excellent cognitive health, said the White House physician. Medscape Medical News
Vitamins for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A look at the evidence supporting vitamin therapy for the most common cause of vision loss in US adults: age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Ophthalmology
Smartphone App May Help Prevent Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy
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Combining Cataract Surgery, Baerveldt-tube Implant Sometimes Useful for Glaucoma
Cataract surgery and implantation of a Baerveldt tube (BT) for glaucoma should be done separately in most cases, but may be combined in some, research from Switzerland suggests. Reuters Health Information
Are Doctors Causing Trouble by Tweeting at Conventions?
Tweeting from conventions has become widespread, but some say attendees post information that should not yet be disseminated. How is Twitter affecting the presentation of scientific information? Medscape Business of Medicine
Low-dose Ranibizumab Effective for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Low doses of anti-VEGF therapy with ranibizumab are effective in infants with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to results from the CARE-ROP study. Reuters Health Information
More Kids Getting Eye Injuries From Paintball and Pellet Guns
A growing number of children are getting treated in U.S. emergency rooms for eye injuries from paintball or BB and pellet guns, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Anti-VEGFs Before Vitrectomy Helpful in Diabetic Retinopathy
Pretreatment with agents blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) offers several advantages in patients with complicated proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) undergoing vitrectomy, according to pooled data. Reuters Health Information
It’s Not Easy Being Green–Or Is It?
You don’t have to install solar panels on your office’s roof to save money and respect the environment, this doctor says. Here’s how to reduce your carbon footprint and trim your energy bills. Medscape Business of Medicine