Case Before Supreme Court May Expose Doctors to Large Fines
Case surrounds whether liability under IFPA can be based on what a practice should have known
MTHFR Polymorphism, Higher Homocysteine Up Cataract Risk
Increased risk for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism, elevated homocysteine
Bevacizumab Use in Preemies Associated With Disabilities
Infants given the drug for retinopathy of prematurity more likely to have neurological complications
Spending on Prescription Meds Up About 5 Percent in 2015
Increase due to increased medication use and higher prices; increase about half that of 2014
Hydroxychloroquine Doesn’t Alter Inner Retina Thickness
No significant change, difference in measurements of inner retinal thickness for short-, long-term use
No Added Benefits With Laser in Cataract Sx + Toric Lens Insertion
Outcomes similar for femtosecond laser-assisted, phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Disruptive Patients Distract Docs, May Receive Compromised Care
In fictional scenarios, doctors were distracted by bad behaviors during diagnosis, made more errors
Diurnal Variations ID’d in Anterior Sclera, Conjunctiva Thickness
Amplitude of diurnal thickness change larger in the conjunctiva than in the sclera
Mayo Clinic Has Established Model to Help Battle Burnout
Model considers three factors that physicians need: choice, social connectedness, and excellence
E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care
Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit
