Best Practices Developed for Use of EHR to Enhance Patient Care
Patients regard EHR as positive presence; can be used to engage patients by jointly viewing data
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
FDA Targets Clinics Offering Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Clinics claim unapproved therapies can treat number of diseases and conditions, including ALS and cancer
Extended Range of Vision Lens Found Superior to Monofocal
Superior range of visual acuity, glasses independence with extended range of vision intraocular lens
Uveal Effusion Reported After Initiation of Anti-PD-1, -PD-L1
Case series IDs three patients who developed uveal effusion within one to two months of initiating tx
Automated Algorithm Accurately IDs Plus Disease in ROP
High sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of plus disease in retinopathy of prematurity
Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs
Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
Eyes of Ebola Survivors Show Localized Pathological Changes
Retinal lesions mainly non-pigmented, pale gray with perilesional areas of dark without pressure
Punctal Plug Deemed Beneficial in Ocular Surface Disease
For patients using prostaglandin analogue, plug improved OSD and lowered intraocular pressure
Many Organizations Not Meeting Trial Reporting Requirements
Only 19 percent of organizations use computer software to monitor compliance with Final Rule