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Seven percent of pregnant women with symptomatic Zika virus infection have birth defects possibly associated with Zika virus infection

Zika-Tied Birth Defects in 7 Percent of Infected Pregnant Women

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Defects occurred more frequently when Zika virus infection occurred in the first trimester
The question of whether national guidelines need to be developed for assessing the competence of aging physicians was discussed during a recent meeting of key stakeholders

Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?

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Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
According to the American Medical Association

Competition for Fellowships Broke Records in 2015

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One-quarter of applicants did not didn't receive a position
Experienced eye care clinicians use holistic image information

Veteran Eye Care Clinicians Use Holistic Image Information

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Faster decision making when viewing fundus photograph compared with slit lamp simulation
With the Fourth of July approaching

Ophthalmologists Warn About Eye Injury Risk With Fireworks

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American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends wearing protective eyewear, keeping safe distance
The number of cancer survivors is projected to increase to more than 22.1 million by Jan. 1

Number of Cancer Survivors Set to Top 22 Million by 2030

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Fifty-six percent of cancer survivors diagnosed within past 10 years; 64 percent aged ≥65
Electronic health records are a valuable source of data that can be mined to help practices with quality improvement performance

EHR Data Mining Helps With Quality Improvement

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Data mining tools, including health maintenance alerts, reports, are available in EHR products
From 2009 to 2016

Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices

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More than double the number of physicians entered than exited large group, hospital-owned practices
Free online information about diabetic retinopathy is of poor quality

Online Information About Diabetic Retinopathy Is Poor

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Analysis of 11 websites shows poor quality, varying accuracy, low readability
Network meta-analysis

Network Meta-Analysis Recommends Prostaglandins for Glaucoma

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Highest-ranking class for reducing intraocular pressure was prostaglandins for 1999, 2004, 2009