Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration Linked to High HDL
Incidence of early AMD 79.9 per 1,000 person-years in France
Novel Interstitium Has Been Identified in Human Tissues
Structure demonstrated to be part of the submucosa, supported by network of thick collagen bundles
EHR Usability Contributes to Possible Patient Harm Events
Usability challenges mainly occur during order placement and medication administration
Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Use Not Tied to Systemic Adverse Events
Risk not up in neovascular age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema
Ethical Duties ID’d for Short-Term Global Health Experiences
Physician's primary ethical obligation is to improve the health, well-being of individuals, communities
Lean Approach May Help Tackle Burnout in Health Care Providers
Creation of a huddle board represents one method to address issues in a timely manner
Unique Risks Associated With Texting Medical Orders
Institute of Safe Medication Practices indicates risks such as abbreviations, autocorrection
Blueprint Being Developed to Address Physician Burnout
As part of blueprint, task force developing strategies that can be adopted by any institution/practice
Low Rate of Referral for Low-Vision Rehabilitation
Few patients with irreversible vision impairment are referred for rehabilitation services
Drug Copayments Often Exceed Prescription Drug Costs
Overpayments affect 23 percent of all prescriptions; more common with generic drugs
