Dr Garg discusses a paper from Girish Valluru and colleagues on astigmatism and its effect on cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Commentary
Long-Term Anti-VEGF Delivery System Draws Closer to Primetime
The Port Delivery System is a refillable intravitreal implant designed to deliver a continuous supply of ranibizumab into the vitreous. Is it as good as intravitreal ranibizumab injections? Medscape Ophthalmology
Finding Employees During a Pandemic
As private practices try to recover and rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have faced an unexpected challenge: a paucity of employees. Medscape Dermatology
How Retinal Imaging May Help Identify Alzheimer’s Disease
An exploratory analysis into combining optical coherence tomography and artificial intelligence shows promising results. Medscape Ophthalmology
Battle of the Sexes: Who Gives Better Medical Care?
Does physician gender affect quality of care? Dr Arghavan Salles takes a look at the evidence. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
How Do We Protect Science From the Next Trump?
To prevent future political interference in science, agencies must build a lasting culture of scientific integrity. Undark
Surgeons Can Change. The Pandemic Made It Happen Faster
NorthShore Health System in Chicago canceled 3400 elective surgeries in March 2020. Here’ s what happened next. Medscape General Surgery
Do Zinc and Vitamin C Reduce COVID Symptoms?
A randomized trial looked at the ability of zinc and vitamin C to shorten symptoms of COVID-19 in outpatients. Dr F. Perry Wilson breaks down the data. Medscape
10 Ways to Protect Your Assets From Potential Lawsuits
A legal claim could put your assets at risk. Consider using these strategies to help protect your property and secure your resources. Medscape Business of Medicine
Ditch the Waiting Room (and Other Post-COVID Ideas)
Kenny Lin argues that we shouldn’t just return to ‘business as usual’ after the pandemic and waste an opportunity to discontinue evidence-free traditions. Georgetown University Family Medicine
Companies Are Profiting From Health Data—Patients Should Too
The rise of medical records has created a booming trade in health data — much of it without patients’ knowledge. Medscape Oncology
Companies Are Profiting From Health Data—Patients Should Too
The rise of medical records has created a booming trade in health data — much of it without patients’ knowledge. Medscape Oncology
What If a Colleague Refuses the COVID Vaccine?
Dr Alok Patel discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and considerations around making it mandatory for healthcare professionals. Medscape Hospital Medicine
Should COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Mandatory? Some Think So
Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses situations where we may see COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Medscape Business of Medicine
Should COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Mandatory? Some Think So
Bioethicist Art Caplan discusses situations where we may see COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Medscape Business of Medicine
COVIDLAND: A Film About Survival and Hope in the ICU
"The people that survive this keep giving me hope." A critical care physician allows a filmmaker to shadow her in the COVID ward of the ICU. Watch now. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Understanding Messenger RNA and Other SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines
mRNA vaccines work differently. They do not contain antigens. Instead, they contain a blueprint for the antigen in the form of genetic material, mRNA. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Advancing Healthcare During the Pandemic and Beyond
Healthcare has benefited from the pandemic in three ways, say Kaiser Permanente’s CEO and WebMD’s CMO. Medscape Public Health
Medicare Payments Could Get Tougher for Docs
Despite the new alternative payment models, costs have not declined, and Medicare may not have sufficient funds to cover benefit costs after 2024. Physicians could suffer a huge blow to their income. Medscape Business of Medicine
How Face Masks May Be Hurting Doctors’ Bedside Manner
Face masks are changing doctor-patient interactions, possibly for the worse. Current and future doctors must consider how to prevent further straining this important relationship. Medscape Med Students