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AAO: Research Highlights Vision Issues Seen in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Study shows 33 percent have nonproliferative retinopathy and 6 percent have proliferative retinopathy
CDC Updates Zika Guidance for Infant Care
Recommendations include evaluation and management of infants with possible infection
Dry Eye Found to Have Negative Impact on Prolonged Reading
Dry eye with corneal staining has negative impact on reading speed in prolonged silent reading
Possible Association for Bortezomib Therapy, Chalazia
Twenty-four reports of bortezomib-linked chalazia, mainly involving upper eyelid
FDA: Do Not Use Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez Eye Drops Due to Bacteria, Fungus
No adverse events from using the drops have been reported so far, but the FDA warns the products should be thrown out because using them could lead to vision-threatening infections
American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7
The 105th Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held virtually this...
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Bariatric Sx Cuts Macrovascular Complications in Obesity, T2DM
Lower composite incidence of macrovascular events, lower incidence of coronary artery disease at 5 years
