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A member of the Cerberus gene family

Unique Platform ID’d for Producing Cone Photoreceptors

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Experimental study suggests gene involved in stem cell differentiation into S-cone photoreceptors
When compared to 12 other industrialized nations

Americans Spend More on Health Care, but Fare Worse

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Comparison with 12 industrialized nations shows more money spent, but life expectancy is lowest
Incorporating functional results into assessments may improve the accuracy of optometrists' diagnosis of glaucoma following a training intervention

Training Module Helps Optometrists ID Glaucoma

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Particularly with inclusion of additional examination techniques
Carotenoids are associated with a long-term reduced risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration

Carotenoids Help Reduce the Risk of Advanced AMD

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However, no link found between carotenoids and the risk of intermediate AMD
A British nurse who survived Ebola has been hospitalized due to a delayed complication from her infection

Ebola Survivor’s Case Points to Delayed Complications

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Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low
Acute care revisits occur with considerable frequency among low-risk patients undergoing ambulatory operations

Substantial Proportion of Revisits Post Ambulatory Sx Occur in ER

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Across six diverse types of surgery, revisits seen in 94.9 per 1,000 operations
The Guidelines International Network has developed principles for disclosure and management of conflicts of interest during the clinical practice guideline development process

Guidelines Developed for Managing Conflicts of Interest

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Core principles developed for managing COIs during the clinical practice guideline development process
Modification of the traditional Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan presentation to consider value can help medical students learn to practice high-value

Modified SOAP Ups Student Awareness of Health Care Costs

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Modification of traditional SOAP presentation to include discussion of value helps medical students
Significant disparities in care and outcomes exist for children with retinoblastoma

Significant Disparities in Care for Pediatric Retinoblastoma

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Extraocular disease higher among Hispanic children, counties with low socioeconomic status
Patients taking β-blockers may face heightened risks of cardiovascular complications during non-cardiac surgeries

β-Blockers May Up Risk of Surgical Complications for Some

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Heightened risks of cardiovascular complications seen during non-cardiac surgeries