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Dry Eye Found to Have Negative Impact on Prolonged Reading
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Dry eye seems to have a significant negative impact on prolonged reading, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in Optometry and Vision Science.
Amblyopia Linked to Lower Self-Perception in Children
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Children with amblyopia report lower self-perception for scholastic, social, and athletic measures, which may be associated with slower reading speed and worse motor skills, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Patient and family partnership in care should include treatment of patients and families with dignity and respect, their active engagement in all aspects of care, and their contribution to the improvement of health care systems and education of health care professionals, according to a position paper published online Nov. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
CDC: 8.8 Percent Uninsured in U.S. in First Half of 2018
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In the first six months of 2018, 8.8 percent of U.S. individuals of all ages were uninsured, which was not significantly different from 2017, according to a report published Nov. 15 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
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