Two-thirds of elderly are taking five or more prescription/nonprescription medications, a new study showed. Experts calls for better monitoring systems, more patient input in drug lists. Medscape Medical News
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3rd Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress to be held in July
The 3rd Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress is set to take place July 14 to 16 at Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand. The biannual congress brings together clinicians, scientists, students and other health practitioners from the ophthalmology field with a focus on glaucoma. We are pleased to announce registration for the congress is now open.The APGC is a 3-day program that provides a platform for delegates to collaborate and share experiences, knowledge and research results while also learning about the world’s best practices in clinical medicine and surgery. The program consists of more than 150 renowned speakers from across the ophthalmology field, discussing new innovations in glaucoma, medical treatment and adherence, regenerative medicine and many more topics. We are pleased with the number of abstracts being submitted and are looking forward to hearing more from the submitters in their field of expertise. Abstract submissions close Monday, April 11. If you are interested in submitting an abstract, more information can be found at http://apgc2016.apglaucomasociety.org/program/abstract-submissions/.
Cell Collection to Study Eye Diseases
Status: Recruiting,
Condition Summary: Retinal Disease; AMD; Retinal Degeneration
Graves’ Orbitopathy and Hypercholesterolemia
Status: Recruiting,
Condition Summary: Graves’ Ophthalmopathy; Hypercholesterolemia
FDA Proposes Ban of Powdered Medical Gloves
A ban of powdered gloves for surgery and patient exams would not create a glove shortage, given the ascendancy of powderless alternatives, the agency said. News Alerts
Taming the Beast of Healthcare Spending
(MedPage Today) — Narrower networks or savvier consumers?