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Medication Errors Resulting in Death Most Common in Elderly
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Medication errors in acute care that result in death occur most often in patients older than 75 years, with the most common error category being omitted medicine or ingredient, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.
2017 Saw Slowing in National Health Care Spending
by modernClinician Editorial Team
National health care spending slowed in 2017, according to a report published online Dec. 6 in Health Affairs.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Works Well for Detached Retina
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A minimally invasive treatment for retinal detachment leads to favorable outcomes, according to a study published online Nov. 20 in Ophthalmology.
Few Physicians Work in Practices That Use Telemedicine
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Only 15.4 percent of physicians work in practices that use telemedicine for a wide spectrum of patient interactions, with larger practice size being an important correlate of telemedicine use, according to a study published in the December issue of Health Affairs.
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Remote Patient-Reported Outcome Monitoring Empowers Patients With Cancer 
Telemedicine Visits Cost Less Than In-Person Visits 
Smartwatch-Based Screening Improves Detection of New-Onset A-Fib 
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 
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