Potential Benefits, Risks of OpenNotes Discussed
Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks include avoidance of writing candidly
Various Diagnostic Tools Available for Ocular Allergy
Diagnosis of ocular allergy should be based on medical history, presence of signs and symptoms
Glucose Variation Doesn’t Affect Microvascular Complications
Findings, based on quarterly 7-point profiles, show no influence beyond mean glucose in T1DM
Long-Term Eye Health at Risk in Infants Born With Zika Infection
Study of 43 South American infants found damage to retinas and optic nerves
One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help
Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
RUNX1 May Play Role in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
RUNX1 upregulated in CD31+ vascular endothelial cells from human PDR fibrovascular membranes
Uveitis Risk Higher Among Individuals With Psoriasis
Increased risk with severe psoriasis, mild psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis
Doctors Need to Be Mindful of What They Post on Social Media
Investigators find many examples of unprofessional, 'potentially objectionable' behavior online
Web-Based Platform Better for Delivering Pre-Op Information
Children age 3 to 12 years better attain pre-op information from interactive web-based platform
Surgery Often the Starting Point for Opioid Addiction
Some patients may face higher risk of becoming dependent on opioids, researchers say
