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Mechanisms of Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Agents
How do prostaglandins help to balance aqueous humor outflow?
Medscape Ophthalmology, April 2008
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Recovery PVCs During Treadmill Testing Tied to Heart Disease
George D. Lundberg, MD, explains that PVCs do matter.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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A Question of Priorities in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
M. Carolina Hinestrosa, MA, MPH, Executive Vice President, Programs and Planning, National Breast Cancer Coalition, Washington, DC, gives a cautionary challenge on proper use of ESAs.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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Should the United States Mandate Health Insurance...or Not?
Grace-Marie Turner, President of the Galen Institute, discusses access to care.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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Placebo As Good as Paroxetine for Treating Acute Moderate-to-Severe Major Depression
Paroxetine is not better than placebo in therapeutic effectiveness and acceptability in treating acute major depression.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, April 2008
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How and Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event?
It's easy and fast if you know how -- plus, it promotes patient safety in the long run.
Medscape Pharmacists, March 2008
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Aspirin Helps Prevent Recurring Colorectal Adenomas -- Folic Acid Does Not
Aspirin helps to prevent the development of advanced colorectal adenomas; folate does not.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, March 2008
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Rapid Injections Trump Slow for Minimizing Injection Pain
Rapid vs slow needle insertion: What's better?
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, March 2008
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The Use of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Management of AMD
The advent of anti-VEGF therapy has changed the way AMD is treated. Dr. Jay Duker discusses the evolving role of OCT in monitoring and treating AMD.
Medscape Ophthalmology, March 2008
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The Importance of Lowering Intraocular Pressure
Dr. Joseph Caprioli discusses strategies for the optimal lowering of IOP in patients with glaucoma.
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 2008
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IOP Variability in Glaucoma
Recent work suggests that variability of IOP may be an important marker in patients with glaucoma.
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 2008
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The Natural History of AMD
How quickly does AMD damage occur?
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 2008
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Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Young Patients
Does AION present and run a similar course in younger patients as in older ones?
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 2008
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Angiogenesis Inhibition in Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Results of a study suggest that the use of VEGF inhibition in central retinal vein occlusion may hold promise.
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 2008
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Retinal Vein Occlusion in an Asian Population
Is there a link between retinal vein occlusions and mortality risk?
Medscape Ophthalmology, February 2008
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The Need for a US Health Television Network
Lawrence Grouse, MD, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, proposes a new health and medicine TV network.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine, February 2008
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Idiopathic Orbital Inflammatory Syndrome
Clinical features and outcomes of idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome are discussed.
Medscape Ophthalmology, January 2008
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Pars Planitis
Visual outcome appears to be relatively good in patients with pars planitis.
Medscape Ophthalmology, January 2008
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Complications of Eyelid Surgery
How common is tendon damage following eyelid surgery?
Medscape Ophthalmology, January 2008
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Characteristics of Younger Patients With AION
How common is AION in patients younger than age 50?
Medscape Ophthalmology, January 2008