Medical Marijuana Laws Affect Medicare Part D Spending
Implementation of medical marijuana laws linked to reductions in Medicare program, enrollee spending
Diabetic Retinopathy Independently Tied to Depression
Severe nonproliferative/proliferative diabetic retinopathy linked to greater depressive symptoms
Many Clinical Trials Are Not Listed in Data-Sharing Repository
Fifty-three percent of randomized clinical trials were listed at Clinical Study Data Request website
Brain Stimulation Could Restore Vision in Glaucoma Patients
Small study found 10 days of electrical stimulation restored some lost vision for some patients
June 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease
Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades
Pharmaceutical Payments Linked to Anti-VEGF Injection Use
Findings among U.S. ophthalmologists who prescribed anti-VEGF medications
FDA Approves Eye Implant to Correct Presbyopia in Middle Age
Tiny lens reshapes cornea to improve focus on small print, close objects
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Guidance Updated for Sedation of Pediatric Patients
Safe sedation needs a systematic approach, including medical supervision, pre-sedation assessment
