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Patience Needed: WM Is Incurable, but Survival Is Long

News May 23, 2018

Management of the rare lymphoma Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) takes patience and practice to maximize longevity and keep symptoms at bay over the long haul.
ACP Glycemic Target Guidance: An Author Makes the Case

Expert Interview May 21, 2018
Disappointing Results of Boston Keratoprosthesis in Kids

Viewpoint May 16, 2018

Role of Intestinal Microbiome in Ocular Inflammatory Disease

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology May 21, 2018

In what ways might the intestinal microbiota contribute to inflammatory diseases of the eye, and what are the potential therapeutic implications?
The Diplomatic Way to End the Patient Visit

Medscape Business of Medicine May 21, 2018
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FDA OKs First Transitional Contacts That Darken in Sunlight

FDA Approvals April 10, 2018

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Aggressive Steroid Tx Improves Visual Outcomes in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada

Reuters Health Information May 24, 2018
New Type of Treatable Vertigo Identified

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2018
White Light Exposure Suppresses Melatonin Secretion in Many Blind People

Reuters Health Information May 18, 2018
Walgreen, Kroger, Albertsons, HEB Sue Allergan Over Dry-eye Drug

Reuters Health Information May 18, 2018
Better Outcomes of 2nd Eye With Choroidal Neovascularization After Anti-VEGF Treatment

Reuters Health Information May 16, 2018
Ebola Virus Wreaks Widespread Damage to Retina

Reuters Health Information May 14, 2018
Lampalizumab Does Not Slow Progression of Geographic Atrophy in AMD

Reuters Health Information May 11, 2018
FDA Continues Crack Down on Unapproved Stem Cell Clinics

Medscape Medical News May 10, 2018

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The Diplomatic Way to End the Patient Visit

Article May 21, 2018

There is no shortage of time pressure in today's visit, How can you end each visit in a clear and effective, but appropriate, manner?
10 Gripping Medical Memoirs

Slideshow May 21, 2018

Our summer booklist features riveting life stories that have garnered critical acclaim.
Disappointing Results of Boston Keratoprosthesis in Kids

Viewpoint May 16, 2018
CDC Expert Commentary

Ocular Findings in Congenital Zika Infection

Slideshow May 7, 2018

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Viewpoints in Cornea & External Disease Christopher J. Rapuano, MD

Viewpoints in Retina Sophie J. Bakri, MD

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Viewpoints in Glaucoma Shuchi B. Patel, MD

Viewpoints in Cataract & Refractive Surgery Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD

Cases & Quizzes View All

A Boy With Suddenly Failing Vision

Case Challenge April 18, 2018

An otherwise healthy 5-year-old boy presents after a failed vision exam. What's causing the decline in his eyesight?
A 19-Year-Old Man With Life-Threatening Obesity

Case Challenge April 9, 2018
A 63-Year-Old Woman With Decreased Vision

Case Challenge April 3, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Urticaria

Interactive Quiz March 27, 2018

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Role of Intestinal Microbiome in Ocular Inflammatory Disease

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology May 21, 2018
Health Care Disparities Between Men and Women With T2DM

Preventing Chronic Disease May 16, 2018
Deep Learning Applications in Ophthalmology

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology April 23, 2018
BSR Guideline for Managing Primary Sjogren's Syndrome

Rheumatology March 28, 2018
Review of the Xen Gel Stent and InnFocus MicroShunt

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology March 27, 2018
Diabetic Microvascular Disease: Endocrine Society Statement

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism March 2, 2018

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Medscape Report 2018 Salaries: Is Yours Above Average?

Physician Business Academy Course Medical Practice and the Law: Navigating Legal Issues in Medicine

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Practice guidelines update Stay current on new guidelines and recommendations

EXCLUSIVE REPORT Physicians' Choice: Top Hospitals for Complex Cases

Conferences View All

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2017 Annual Meeting

November 11-14, 2017 New Orleans, Louisiana
European Society of Retina Specialists 17th EURETINA Congress

September 7-10, 2017 Barcelona, Spain
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2017 Annual Meeting

August 11-15, 2017 Boston, Massachusetts

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Women Sue USC Over Handling of Claims of Abuse by Gynecologist

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2018

The University of Southern California (USC) said that it was not aware of any criminal conduct but had contacted the Los Angeles district attorney and the city police department.
Clinicians Share Agony When Emergency Dialysis Is Only Option

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2018
Are You Concerned About the High Rate of Physician Suicide?

Medscape Reader Polls May 23, 2018
Medical School Enrollment Up, Concern for Residency Slots High

Medscape Medical News May 23, 2018

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Medscape Report 2018

Physician Wealth & Debt Report: Which physicians are the wealthiest, and why?

Physician Wealth & Debt Report: Which physicians are the wealthiest, and why?

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National Physician Burnout & Depression Report: A deep dive into this pervasive problem

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