Increasing Numbers of Med School Applicants, Enrollees
Med school classes continuing to diversify, with increases in nearly every racial/ethnic category
Dry Eye Disease Often Diagnosed in Alopecia Areata
T-cell mediated autoimmunity plays role in etiopathogenesis of alopecia areata, dry eye disease
Synchronized Prescription Renewal Process Saves Time
Renewing all patient's stable medications for 12 to 15 months can save time and money
Nearly 15 Percent of Plans Lack In-Network Specialists
Most commonly excluded specialists are in endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry
Physician Emphasizes Importance of Saying Thank You
Doctor reports feeling deeper connection to his patients; improvement in patient satisfaction score
AMA: Eight Reasons for Nonadherence to Medications
Reasons include fear of side effects, costs, misunderstanding of the need for medications
AAP: Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Children
Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn
Cancers Differ in Indigenous, Non-Indigenous Populations
Generally, indigenous cancer rates lower, except for lung cancer in men, cervical in women
Dichoptic Movies Aid Childhood Amblyopia
Visual acuity improved; no change in interocular suppression or stereoacuity
Possible Association for Bortezomib Therapy, Chalazia
Twenty-four reports of bortezomib-linked chalazia, mainly involving upper eyelid
