A fatal explosion at a Michigan clinic has raised concerns about the growing use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Medscape Medical News
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Clinic Death Raises Questions about Oxygen Therapy
A fatal explosion at a Michigan clinic has raised concerns about the growing use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Medscape Medical News
Did COVID-19 Stall Eye Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?
A retrospective study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the frequency of common ophthalmic procedures, particularly laser peripheral iridotomy, among Medicare beneficiaries. Medscape Medical News
Cardiac to Kidney Care, Standards of Care Offer New Take
Dr Anne Peters concludes her discussion of the ADA Standards of Care with a look at sections on kidney care, pregnancy care, and cardiovascular disease management in patients with diabetes. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
Indonesia Launches $183 Million Free Health Screening to Prevent Early Deaths
Indonesia launched an annual free health screening on Monday, a 3 trillion rupiah ($183.54 million) initiative to prevent early deaths that the country’s health ministry… Reuters Health Information
Eye Complications Found With Use of Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
A retrospective case series identified nine patients who developed ophthalmic complications during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide. Medscape Medical News
Guanfacine for ADHD Increases Corneal Aberrations in Youth
Guanfacine used for treating ADHD in children and adolescents increases corneal aberrations at 6 months but does not affect the retina, choroid, refraction, or optic nerve. Medscape Medical News
Avian Influenza Landscape in the US
A recent study conducted on human A(H5N1) cases in the United States found that conjunctivitis was the primary symptom affecting individuals exposed to animals. Medscape Medical News
Strabismus Surgery Improves Vision in Older Adults
Surgical correction of strabismus improves measures of vision in patients over age 80 years, highlighting the safety and efficacy of the procedure in older adults, a study found. Medscape Medical News
When Doctors With AI Are Outperformed by AI Alone
Why we may need to rethink how we divide responsibilities between human physicians and AI systems to achieve the goal of synergy. Medscape
Inflammation Often Remains Following Tocilizumab Use for GCA
A recent study found that combined tocilizumab and glucocorticoid therapy for at least 6 months did not fully eliminate vascular inflammation in patients with giant cell arteritis. Medscape Medical News
Was a Novel Eye Treatment Approved Too Soon?
A published commentary raised several questions about a phase 3 trial that led to the FDA to approve a light therapy device for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
23andMe’s Business Woes Raise Privacy Concerns: Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses data privacy concerns as troubled DNA testing company 23andMe faces a possible sale of its assets. Medscape Business of Medicine
Adalimumab: To Stop or Not to Stop for JIA-Linked Uveitis?
Patients with JIA-associated uveitis who discontinued adalimumab had higher recurrence rates than those who continued the treatment, but they regained control upon restarting it. Medscape Medical News
Healthcare Resolutions for 2025
George Lundberg, MD, on how Americans can focus on the nation’s healthcare, not wealthcare. Medscape Internal Medicine
Doctators in History: Infamous Leaders With a Medical Past
Doctors-turned-dictators, from Assad to Duvalier, left a chilling legacy of tyranny, blending medical expertise with ruthless autocracy. Medscape Family Medicine
More Research on Marijuana Use Is Needed, Says Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses how researching marijuana use remains critical despite increasing legalization. Medscape Business of Medicine
Goniotomy Effective for Childhood Uveitic Glaucoma
Goniotomy was found to be a safe conjunctival-sparing approach that effectively reduced intraocular pressure over the long term in children with glaucoma secondary to uveitis. Medscape Medical News
Experts Warn Against Faricimab Rechallenge Post-Inflammation
Faricimab should be readministered with caution in patients who develop mild intraocular inflammation with a previous dose of the biologic agent, researchers warned. Medscape Medical News
Kraft: The “Medaverse” Means New Roles for Clinicians
Working with a blend of AI tools and avatars, Daniel Kraft sees dramatic changes in how future clinicians will interact with patients. Medscape