Online Information Regarding Ophthalmic Procedures Are Lacking
Researchers evaluated websites that appeared in the top 50 search results.
General Ophthalmology
General Ophthalmology
Parental Leave, Breastfeeding Policies Lacking for Ophthalmology Residents
Ophthalmology residents’ survey responses overwhelmingly show policies that indicated bias before and after taking parental leave.
Benzodiazepines Up Risk for Nonfatal Drug-Related Poisoning in OUD
An increased risk for nonfatal drug-related poisoning is associated with benzodiazepine treatment in patients with opioid use disorder.
COVID-19 Infection May Prompt Conjunctival Cell Changes
Even with no ocular surface symptoms, smaller goblet cells and epithelial metaplasia can present in COVID-19 patients.
Excessive Dosing Still Occurring in Outpatient Hydroxychloroquine Prescriptions
Taking a retina-threatening level of the drugs is most commonly associated with low body weight and having obtained the prescription from a dermatologist.
Suicide Risk Prediction Models Could Be Cost-Effective
With sufficient accuracy, statistical suicide risk prediction models could provide good health economic value in the United States.
Surgical Technique Resolves Upper Eyelid Ectropion
Researchers explore a surgical technique for the anatomical correction of upper eyelid ectropion, including tarsal scoring incision.
Neurologic Symptoms Persistent for Many COVID-19 ‘Long-Haulers’
For COVID-19 long-haulers, neurologic symptoms are common, with 81% experiencing brain fog and 85 percent with fatigue.
Women No More Likely to Use Contraception After Diabetes Diagnosis
Women are are no more likely to use contraception after a diabetes diagnosis.
Legal Recreational Cannabis Tied to More Claims of Self-Harm in Younger Men
Legalization of recreational cannabis appears to be associated with increases in rates of claims for self-harm among men younger than 40 years.
WHO: Coronavirus Likely Transmitted From Bats to Humans Through Another Mammal
The new coronavirus was most likely transmitted from bats to humans through another mammal species, while a lab leak of the virus is “extremely unlikely.”
Nondrug Interventions Can Help Alleviate Depression in Dementia Patients
For people with dementia with symptoms of depression, without a major depressive disorder, nondrug interventions are more efficacious than drug interventions.
COVID-19 Vaccination Cover Varies With Social Vulnerability
COVID-19 vaccination coverage is higher in low compared with high social vulnerability counties across the United States.
Experts Address Osteoporosis Therapy and COVID-19 Vaccination
In new joint guidelines issued by bone health experts, recommendations are presented for managing osteoporosis therapy in the context of COVID-19 vaccination.
Race May Affect Link Between Vitamin D Level, COVID-19 Risk
The risk for having positive COVID-19 test results is 2.64-fold greater for Black individuals with a vitamin D level of 30 to 39.9 ng/mL versus a level of ≥40 ng/mL.
Triaging Emergency Eye Patients Remotely and With Success
Jordan Deaner, MD, Duke University Eye Center and Cecilia Koetting, OD, FAAO, of Virginia Eye Consultants, offer advice on remote triaging and how to spot an ocular emergency.
FLACS Reduces Phaco Time Only in Medium Dense Cataracts
Although the technology reduced effective phacoemulsification in medium denisty cataracts, it only equaled manual methods in very soft or very hard cataracts.
Overminus May Improve Exotropia But Intensify Myopic Shift
In a large trial, overminus therapy enhanced intermittent exotropia control but deepened the risk of myopic change, including >1.0 D.
Guidelines for Opioid Prescription After Surgery Appropriate for Most Patients
Researchers studied patients’ opioid pain medication behavior to assess their compliance with disposal of leftover pills; they leveraged patient education, dropbox usage, phone call reminders, and surveys.
Nearly 20% of High School Students Report Access to a Handgun
Nearly one in five high school students report relatively easy access to a handgun.
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