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Digital imaging-based retinopathy of prematurity detection strategies can reduce the number of ROP examinations per infant

Digital Imaging-Based Screening Can Cut ROP Exams

Reduction in number of ROP examinations, but increase in total number of interventions
Implantable collamer lens implantation is effective for correcting myopia

Implantable Collamer Lens Effective for Correcting Myopia

Long-term benefits with high predictability and stability; cataracts developed in 2.1 percent of eyes
Survivors of Ebola virus disease frequently have symptoms

Symptoms Frequently Reported by Ebola Virus Survivors

Eight survivors report varied symptoms, including ocular, psychological, or cognitive symptoms
There's been a sharp rise in the number of industry-funded clinical trials and a significant decline in those financed by the U.S. government in recent years

Industry Outpacing NIH in Funding Research

Analysis finds studies paid for by private sector increasing, while U.S.-sponsored trials decline
Implementation of a new model of care can improve outcomes of care in medical and surgical units

New Model of Inpatient Care Can Improve Outcomes

Model aims to up interprofessional collaboration, data-driven decisions, provide leadership
Seven behaviors should be implemented to improve the art of medicine

Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’

Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
For patients undergoing cyclophotocoagulation

IOP Spikes Common After Cyclophotocoagulation

No preoperative, perioperative associations for post-cyclodiode spike within three hours post-op
For patients with glaucoma

Prostaglandin Analogs Impact Circadian IOP-Related Patterns

Only prostaglandin analogs achieve reduction of positive IOP slope from awake/sitting-sleep/supine
More than one in four doctors-in-training may be depressed

Depression Not Uncommon Among Resident Physicians

Grueling medical training may help explain finding
Despite an increase in the number of U.S. medical school graduates

Percentage of Graduates Entering GME Stable Over Past Decade

Despite increase in number of U.S. medical school graduates, no change in GME placement