Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
‘Opt Out’ Doesn’t Increase Access to Anesthesia Care
No increase in number of patients traveling outside home zip code, except for total hip arthroplasty
Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome Described in 9-Year-Old Girl
Symptoms developed six months after topical ocular glucocorticoid tx for bilateral iridocyclitis
Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams
Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions
Experimental Drug May Simplify Macular Degeneration Treatment
Animal tests showed fewer injections needed to treat age-related macular degeneration
Bariatric Sx May Help Prevent Incident Diabetic Retinopathy
Among obese with T2DM, fewer incident cases of retinopathy with bariatric surgery than medical tx
Physician Excess Charges Create Financial Burden for Patients
Fees affect uninsured Americans, privately insured patients who use out-of-network physicians
Modest Links for Systemic Medication Use, IOP in Glaucoma
Systemic β-blocker use linked to lower IOP; ACEI, ARB, statin, sulfonylurea linked to higher IOP
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Diabetes Linked to Increased Incidence of Conjunctivitis
No correlation for diabetes with other eye infections; glycemic control not linked to any infection
