Late Monday, the American Board of Internal Medicine posted a statement on its website in response to the cardiology-led petition to recall the recent changes to the MOC process. Heartwire
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New Telemedicine Policy Pleases Some, Others Have Issues
The policy from the Federation of State Medical Boards could have major impact on standardizing regulations, but some observers still see obstacles to the technology’s spread. Medscape Medical News
Medicare’s Look-Up Tool for Doc Pay Reveals and Conceals
Unlike other groups with similar tools, CMS does not post the total amount that individual physicians received from Medicare in 2012. Users have to figure that out themselves. Medscape Medical News
Steroids Early in Bacterial Keratitis May Improve Vision
Adding topical corticosteroids 2 to 3 days after starting topical antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial keratitis has been linked to improved vision outcomes, according to a new RCT. Medscape Medical News
MOC Deadline Looms Anew, as Resistance Mushrooms
April 30 is the last day physicians can register for the controversial maintenance of certification. In the meantime, almost 8500 physicians have signed a cardiologist-led petition protesting the new requirements. Heartwire
Photobiomodulation in Diabetic Macular Edema
Patients with non-center-involving diabetic macular edema (NCDME) may benefit from photobiomodulation, a new case series suggests. Reuters Health Information
Drug Improves Vision in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
This is the first strong evidence that acetazolamide works in this condition, lead author of the NORDIC IIH study says. Medscape Medical News
Eye Surgeons Need ‘Working’ Knowledge of Blood Thinners
For the ophthalmic surgeon, managing antiplatelet and anticoagulant treatment in patients undergoing elective surgery can be ‘challenging,’ note the authors of a new paper. Reuters Health Information
Tacrolimus Eye Drops for Refractory Allergic Ocular Diseases
Use of tacrolimus 0.1% eye drops is associated with significant improvement of refractory allergic conjunctivitis with proliferative lesions and/or corneal involvement, according to an observational study from Japan. Reuters Health Information
Regular VEGF Inhibitor Dosing Better in Macular Degeneration
Patients treated with a reactive as-needed approach, rather than a proactive approach, could lose visual acuity that cannot be regained, a new analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab Holds Visual Line in Real-World Study
A postmarketing study shows that previously treated and treatment-naïve patients had good visual acuity results at 1 year, with a low incidence of adverse ocular events.
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Binocular Disorders Linked to Falls, Fractures in Elderly
The risk for falls and fractures is highest with diplopia, which can cause poor depth perception and an impaired ability to avoid obstacles. Medscape Medical News
Facial Filler Can Lead to Ophthalmic Artery Occlusions
Off-label injection of wrinkle fillers into the forehead can lead to a half dozen types of ophthalmic artery occlusion, a new paper warns. Reuters Health Information
Medicare Releases Individual Physician Payment Data
Almost 4000 physicians were paid more than $1 million each in 2012 by Medicare, according to data showing how much the government paid individual physicians and other healthcare professionals. Medscape Medical News
Fluorescein Angiography Details Vasculature in ROP
The imaging procedure demonstrates subtle changes in vasculature in bevacizumab-treated eyes with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), but must be performed by a skilled photographer for optimal results. Medscape Medical News
Older Onset Predicts Better Esodeviation Outcome
The older the child at esodeviation onset, the better the postoperative outcome. Medscape Medical News
CMS to Soon Reveal How Much Medicare Pays Individual Doctors
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin disclosing how much Medicare pays individual physicians as soon as next week.
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AAO Rolls Out Comprehensive Patient Registry
Data will help clinicians improve patient care and researchers conduct better studies, ophthalmologists say. Medscape Medical News
ICD-10 Delay Pleases Docs, but Could Cause Industry Problems
Many hospitals will take a big financial hit, and the move to value-based reimbursement could be affected. Medscape Medical News
Legalize Medical Marijuana, Doctors Say in Survey
A majority of doctors say that medical marijuana should be legalized nationally and that it can deliver real benefits to patients, a new survey by WebMD/Medscape finds WebMD Health News