Latest Ophthalmology News
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The influence of heritability and environmental factors has been identified for a large number of phenotypes, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Nature Genetics.
Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The difference in health spending between the United States and other countries is still explained by health care prices, according to a study published in the January issue of Health Affairs.
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia, statin therapy is associated with a reduced risk for diabetic retinopathy, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The phenomenon of private equity acquisition of physician practices is discussed in an Ideas and Opinions piece published online Jan. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Hospital Outcomes Better When Patients Treated by Female Physicians
More Than 1 in 4 Americans Misrepresent Symptoms to Get Antibiotics
2013 to 2024 Saw Decrease in Benzodiazepine Prescribing
Pediatricians Report Immigrant Families Avoiding Care for Their Children
Recurrent Visual Field Progression Happens for 1 in 4 With Glaucoma
Active Smoking Linked to Progression of Sickle Cell Retinopathy
Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma Incidence
Ambient Temperature Linked to Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma