Latest Ophthalmology News
Routine Supplements to Prevent Chronic Disease Not Advised
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Routine use of vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent chronic disease is not recommended, according to an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position paper published in the November issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Exclusion of Doctors From Public Health Insurance Up 2007 to 2017
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2007 to 2017, the number of physicians excluded from Medicare and state public insurance programs increased, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in JAMA Network Open.
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Physician mothers experience discrimination in a range of ways, which can impact the medical profession, according to a study published online Dec. 12 in The BMJ.
EHR-Linked Reminder System for Glaucoma Meds Perceived Useful
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Patients with glaucoma generally find an electronic health record-linked reminder system for glaucoma medications useful, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Most Specialty Oral Anticancer Meds for Blood Cancers Are Initially Rejected by Insurers
Drug Interactions Reducing Contraceptive Effectiveness Common in Epilepsy
Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma Incidence
1 in 3 With Lupus Take Supplements, Medications With Potential for Interactions
Active Smoking Linked to Progression of Sickle Cell Retinopathy
Ambient Temperature Linked to Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma
Nearly 1 in 5 Patients Report Exposure to Ophthalmic Treatments Perceived as Bogus