ASCRS 2012 Wrap-up: A Vision of What's to ComeListen in as our experts discuss the hottest topics presented at this year's American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting.
Medscape Ophthalmology, May 15, 2012
New AMA Head on Membership, the ACA, and Medicine's FutureDr. James Madara, of the American Medical Association, gives a candid interview on the nation's largest physician organization and whether it has any regrets about supporting the Affordable Care Act.
Doctors and Marriage: Should You Have a Prenup?Love is powerful, yet marriage always involves some element of risk. Can you protect your finances and your practice in the event of a divorce and still start off a marriage on the right foot?
New AMA Head on Membership, the ACA, and Medicine's FutureDr. James Madara, of the American Medical Association, gives a candid interview on the nation's largest physician organization and whether it has any regrets about supporting the Affordable Care Act.
Medscape Internal Medicine, May 2012
Can a Hospital Say, 'Only Thin Doctors Can Work Here'?A Texas hospital refuses to hire overweight staff, including doctors and nurses. Is this ethical -- or sensible? A leading bioethicist gives his take on the situation.
VEGF Trap-Eye Improves Vision in Diabetic Eye DiseaseVEGF Trap-Eye provided a significant benefit for diabetic macular edema in a phase II trial, and updated data show the initial improvements were sustained or increased a year later.
Are Docs Never Not on Call? Physicians Are TalkingPhysicians discuss the etiquette for taking or ignoring phone calls from patients and fellow doctors when they’re not on call. Is there a definitive line between on and off duty?
Medscape Family Medicine, May 15, 2012
Dispelling Myths in Refractive Surgery Some of the most persistent myths about LASIK are tackled, and the truth should be a relief to practicing refractive surgeons.