Review Indicates Benefits for Bilateral Cataract Surgery
Limited evidence supports immediately sequential surgery, with faster rehab, improved visual outcomes
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Recommendations Issued for Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
Oral contraceptive use, tubal sterilization, and genetic testing and counseling recommended
MED15 Involved in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Overexpression in 35% of primary tumors, 30% of lymph node metastases, 70% of recurrences
Misuse of Prescribed Opioids in One-Quarter
And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions become addicted
Equivalent Glaucoma Grading Seen by Specialty Optometrists
Moderate agreement for community optometrists grading limbal anterior chamber depth
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Cut Fasting Insulin, HbA1c
Review and meta-analysis shows reductions among individuals without diabetes
Methotrexate, Cyclosporine Least Costly Meds for Psoriasis
Infliximab, ustekinumab 90 mg most costly therapies based on number needed to treat to achieve PASI 75
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
Acetaminophen Appears Lacking in Low Back Pain
And only a small, not clinically important benefit in osteoarthritis of hip/knee
