Demand is expected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future. The latest prediction: The shortfall of physicians could reach as high as 86,000 by the year 2036. 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
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
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
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
Steroids in Pregnancy May Heighten Autism, ADHD Risk in Child
Another piece of research added to the nuance on whether to prescribe glucocorticoids to people who are pregnant. Medscape Medical News
Simple Retinal Scan May Help Predict Stroke Risk
Researchers have uncovered vascular “fingerprints” in the eye that are strongly associated with increased risk for stroke. Medscape Medical News
‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults
Annual cancer statistics report identifies persistent racial and ethnic disparities and increases in certain cancers in women and younger adults. Medscape Medical News
New Health Cybersecurity Rule: What Docs Should Know
A proposed federal rule would require hospitals and physicians’ groups to beef up health cybersecurity measures to protect patient privacy and prevent ransomware attacks. Some changes could be expensive, experts said. Medscape Medical News
Inventory System Supplier Settles Anti-Kickback Claim
A specialty pharmacy company agreed to a $1.67 million settlement that it gave inventory management systems to retina specialty practices for free in exchange for drug orders. Medscape Medical News
New Therapy Brings Hope for Dry AMD Vision Loss
The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for dry age–related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in adults over 55. WebMD Health News
Dry January: Should Doctors Make It Year-Round?
Have sobering studies on alcohol caused physicians to drink less themselves or changed the way doctors counsel patients on booze? The answer is complicated. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds Association Between Statins and Glaucoma
People with high cholesterol taking statins have a higher prevalence of glaucoma than those with elevated cholesterol but not taking the drug, a study found. Medscape Medical News
Novo’s Ozempic Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Link to Rare Eye Disease
Danish health authorities said on Monday they would ask the European Union’s drug regulator to review the findings of two Danish studies linking Novo Nordisk’s popular… Reuters Health Information
Viridian Shares Soar After Latest Trial Success for Thyroid Eye Disease Drug
Viridian Therapeutics’ experimental treatment for chronic thyroid eye disease (TED) significantly reduced symptoms such as double vision and eye bulging in a late-stage… Reuters Health Information
Olaparib Protects Patients From High-Risk Cancer Recurrences
The benefit of the PARP inhibitor in patients with germline BRCA pathogenic variants remains evident 10 years after the first patient in the phase 3 OlympiA trial was enrolled. Medscape Medical News
Eye Toxicities Are a Growing Concern With Certain ADCs
Some antibody-drug conjugates may cause such significant ocular toxicity that patients have vision damage or have to stop treatment, yet many oncologists are unaware of the risks, experts warned. Medscape Medical News
Elevated Stroke Risk Following NAION
Adults with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy have an increased risk for stroke over 10 years follow-up and could benefit from regular monitoring. Medscape Medical News
Topical Ivermectin Among Rx Options for Ocular Rosacea
Symptoms of ocular rosacea may include only “a dry, gritty feel” to the eye and a red eyelid margin, according to dermatologist Julie Harper, MD. Medscape Medical News
B-Cell Depleting Drug Shines in IgG4-Related Disease
Dramatic study results point to the potential for a steroid-sparing option for patients with the underrecognized multiorgan condition. Medscape Medical News