Value-Driven Outcomes Tool Can Cut Health Care Costs
Highest variability in costs identified for post-op infection and sepsis, lowest for organ transplant
Adalimumab Found to Be Effective for Noninfectious Uveitis
Reduces the worsening of inflammatory measures; significantly lowers risk of uveitic flare
Intensive T2DM Tx Extends Complication-Free Survival
Risk for CV events and microvascular (with exception of peripheral neuropathy) complications down
Study Examines Malpractice Litigation in Peds Ophthalmology
Cases involving pediatric versus adult patients more likely to result in verdict in favor of plaintiff
Rise in Endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis
Rising trends of EKPE in major centers in Australia; source of sepsis was hepatic abscess in all cases
August 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
ECP, Second Drainage Device Effective in Refractory Glaucoma
Findings for endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, GDD-2 in cases of failed initial tube shunt
Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children
Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
