Latest Ophthalmology News
EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The eventual elimination of chemical testing on mammals was announced Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Retinal Vein Occlusion Linked to Higher Risk for CV Events
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Retinal vein occlusion is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to a review published in the September issue of Retina.
One-Third of Physicians Will Take 10+ Years to Pay Off Debt
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Nearly two-thirds of actively practicing physicians are still carrying medical school debt, according to the Medical School Debt Report 2019, published by the staffing firm Weatherby Healthcare.
Medicare Spending on Essential Medicines Up 116 Percent From 2011 to 2015
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Spending associated with essential medicines grew substantially from 2011 to 2015 for Medicare Part D beneficiaries, according to a study published online July 17 in The BMJ.
Blinatumomab Improves Event-Free Survival in Children With High-Risk B-Cell ALL
Study IDs Risk Factors for Ketoacidosis in Adults With T2D Receiving SGLT2 Inhibitors
Anifrolumab Tied to Lower Hospitalization, Infection Risk in Lupus
Recommendations Updated for Management of Anemia in CKD
Retinal Imaging Can ID Atrial Fibrillation Years Before Diagnosis
Stem Cell Treatment Feasible for Aniridia-Related Keratopathy
Virtual Reality-Based Digital Defocus Vision Training May Aid Myopia in Children
Highly Aspherical Lenslets Effective for Reducing Myopia Progression in Children