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Study Examines Malpractice Litigation in Peds Ophthalmology

Cases involving pediatric versus adult patients more likely to result in verdict in favor of plaintiff
Increasing trends of endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis have been reported in Australia

Rise in Endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis

Rising trends of EKPE in major centers in Australia; source of sepsis was hepatic abscess in all cases

August 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
For patients with refractory glaucoma with failed initial tube shunt

ECP, Second Drainage Device Effective in Refractory Glaucoma

Findings for endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, GDD-2 in cases of failed initial tube shunt
Inappropriate use of laser pointers by children as toys can lead to potentially permanent vision loss

Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children

Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
Though a growing number of Americans are able to afford prescription medications

ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions

Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
iPads work as well as conventional sedatives to calm anxious children before surgery

iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively

Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
Latanoprost-eluting contact lenses are effective at lowering intraocular pressure in a glaucoma model

Drug-Eluting Contact Lenses May Help Treat Glaucoma

Latanoprost-eluting lenses as effective in monkeys as the standard eye drop treatment
Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing in the United States due in large part to government regulations

Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies

Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
The Affordable Care Act has increased prescription use and reduced out-of-pocket spending

ACA Has Increased Rx Drug Use, Cut Out-of-Pocket Spending

Larger decreases in out-of-pocket spending for those who gained coverage and had chronic conditions