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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism and elevated homocysteine levels contribute to the risk of cortical cataract

MTHFR Polymorphism, Higher Homocysteine Up Cataract Risk

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Increased risk for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism, elevated homocysteine
Bevacizumab (Avastin) used to treat retinopathy of prematurity may be linked to serious disabilities such as cerebral palsy and hearing loss

Bevacizumab Use in Preemies Associated With Disabilities

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Infants given the drug for retinopathy of prematurity more likely to have neurological complications
Spending on prescription medications for insured Americans increased about 5 percent in 2015

Spending on Prescription Meds Up About 5 Percent in 2015

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Increase due to increased medication use and higher prices; increase about half that of 2014
Inner retina thickness does not change with short- or long-term hydroxychloroquine use

Hydroxychloroquine Doesn’t Alter Inner Retina Thickness

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No significant change, difference in measurements of inner retinal thickness for short-, long-term use
For patients undergoing toric intraocular lens insertion

No Added Benefits With Laser in Cataract Sx + Toric Lens Insertion

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Outcomes similar for femtosecond laser-assisted, phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Disruptive patients may get worse care from physicians

Disruptive Patients Distract Docs, May Receive Compromised Care

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In fictional scenarios, doctors were distracted by bad behaviors during diagnosis, made more errors
Diurnal variations occur in the thickness of the anterior sclera and conjunctiva among healthy young adults

Diurnal Variations ID’d in Anterior Sclera, Conjunctiva Thickness

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Amplitude of diurnal thickness change larger in the conjunctiva than in the sclera
In an effort to reduce burnout among physicians

Mayo Clinic Has Established Model to Help Battle Burnout

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Model considers three factors that physicians need: choice, social connectedness, and excellence
Electronic consultation

E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care

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Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit
Riboflavin-ultraviolet A collagen crosslinking used in photoactivated chromophore for infectious keratitis has bactericidal efficacy for both antibiotic resistant and non-resistant bacteria

UVA-Riboflavin Cuts Antibiotic-Resistant, Non-Resistant Bacteria

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For photoactivated chromophore for infectious keratitis using riboflavin-UVA collagen crosslinking