A new study of patients undergoing corneal transplants indicates that subtle differences between men and women may lead to poorer outcomes for a woman who has received a cornea from a male donor.
VIDEO Update on treatment of herpes simplex keratitis
At Kiawah Eye, Heather M. Skeens, MD, gives an update on treatment options for herpes simplex keratitis.
New eye test could detect glaucoma years earlier
UNSW Australia scientists have developed a testing protocol that identifies the blinding eye disease glaucoma four years earlier than current techniques.
New eye test could detect glaucoma years earlier
UNSW Australia scientists have developed a testing protocol that identifies the blinding eye disease glaucoma four years earlier than current techniques.
ACP: Cost sharing, deductibles may force patients to delay or forego medically necessary care
The American College of Physicians has released a position paper that outlines five recommendations for reducing health insurance cost sharing.Deductibles, a part of cost sharing, may keep patients from the health care they need, the ACP noted in a pre…
AMA on CMS physician fee schedule proposed rule: ‘Getting this policy right is vital’
In its response to the physician fee schedule proposed rule released by CMS, the AMA noted “a mix of meritorious and flawed proposals that would affect payment and delivery of Medicare.”“The annual physician fee schedule update is an opportunity for CMS to shape Medicare policy and ensure it is correctly focused on patient health,” Andrew W. Gurman, MD, AMA president, said in a press release for the organization. “Getting this policy right is vital, and the AMA will be submitting formal comments to CMS before the final version is released (Read more...)