21 Percent of Americans Report Experiencing a Medical Error
Survey results show patients and families feel some responsibility for patient safety
Most Ophthalmologists Write Few Opioid Prescriptions
On average, they write 7 opioid prescriptions annually, with 5-day mean supply
Scientists Support Genome Editing to Prevent Disease
Majority of survey respondents support gene editing to treat diseases but not human enhancement
Pay Inequality, Work-Life Balance Top Concerns for Female Docs
Despite challenges, 86 percent say they are likely to continue practicing as doctors for rest of career
Communication Program Doesn’t Raise Hospital Liability Costs
The few program events that met eligibility criteria for compensation were not costly to resolve
September 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Supplements Don’t Measurably Increase Macular Pigment Density
In offspring of macular degeneration patients, lutein plus zeaxanthin does not lead to density change
Embezzlement Widespread in Medical Practices
Red flags include employee being secretive about their work, working late, not wanting to share tasks
Eyebank Corneal Tissue Prep May Increase Infection Risk
Candida growth in donor rim cultures more common in endothelial keratoplasty-processed eyes
Specific Vascular Flow Void in Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy
Findings of areas of inner choroidal vascular flow void seen on OCTA; persisted during follow-up
