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Female doctors in the United States make much less than their male colleagues

U.S. Female Doctors Reimbursed Significantly Less Than Males

Medicare reimbursement review finds male specialists earning more
For patients with Fabry's disease

Tx Response No Different for Migalastat, Placebo in Fabry’s

Percentage of patients with response at six months doesn't differ with migalastat, placebo treatment
Mitomycin C and 5-flurouracil improve outcomes following Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation

Antifibrotics Up Outcomes After Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implant

Adjuvant treatment following AGV implantation improves treatment success, cuts hypertensive phase
Overall

Many U.S. Hospitals Offer Language Services

Percentage of hospitals offering language services increases with level of need
Young children have the highest rates for chemical ocular injuries

Young Children in Highest Risk Group for Chemical Eye Injuries

Chemical eye injuries most often occur in residential locations, among those in lower income quartiles
Although vision health is a high priority

Good Vision and Eye Health Rated High Priority by U.S. Adults

However, many adults are unaware about important eye diseases and risk factors for losing vision
An ultracompact handheld probe

Handheld Probe Allows In Vivo Retinal Imaging in Children

Able to quantify packing densities of parafoveal cone photoreceptors, visualize photoreceptor substructure
Sedentary behavior seems to be associated with diabetic retinopathy

Sedentary Behavior Linked to Diabetic Retinopathy

60 minute/day increase in sedentary behavior increases odds of mild or worse diabetic retinopathy

July 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for July 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
European health systems are requiring an increase in cost-sharing measures for patients 50 years of age and older

European Countries Implementing Cost-Sharing

Some financial protections are in place for poorer populations