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Corneal Changes May Signal Long COVID, Study Shows

News July 26, 2021

Nerve fiber loss and an increase in dendritic or key immune cells on the cornea may help identify Long COVID.
FDA Approves Verkazia for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

News June 28, 2021
Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery

Viewpoint June 28, 2021

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Tips to Cope With the Challenge of Changeover Day

Expert Interview July 28, 2021

Medscape UK asked two health professionals what advice they'd give to make Changeover Day run as smoothly as possible.
Online Transgender Clinic Doctor Appears Before Tribunal Over Patient Care

News July 27, 2021
Case of Surgeon Who Burned His Initials on Patients' Livers to Be Reconsidered

News July 27, 2021

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CDC Calls for Masks in Schools, Hard-Hit Areas, Even if Vaccinated

Medscape Medical News July 27, 2021

In a reversal to official CDC policy just two 2 months ago, the agency is again recommending that some Americans mask up when indoors, even if vaccinated. New data on breakthrough transmission is also "worrisome."
MDs Rebut Claims of Toxic Culture After Resident Suicides

Medscape Business of Medicine July 27, 2021
Mayo, Cleveland Clinics Top Latest US News Hospital Rankings

Medscape Medical News July 27, 2021

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Are You at Legal Risk for Speaking at Conferences?

Medscape Medical News July 27, 2021
Corneal Changes May Signal Long COVID, Study Shows

Medscape Medical News July 26, 2021
Wearable Warning Device Reduces Collisions for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Reuters Health Information July 26, 2021
Polygenic-Variant Testing Can Help Improves Glaucoma-Risk Prediction

Reuters Health Information July 22, 2021
5G Network Enables Remote Laser Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy

Reuters Health Information July 19, 2021
High Medicaid Claims Denial Affecting Doc Participation: Study

Medscape Medical News July 19, 2021
The Genius of Recognizing a Familiar Face

WebMD Health News July 16, 2021
Tocilizumab After Ultra-Short Course Steroids Promising for GCA

Reuters Health Information July 16, 2021

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25 Best Vacation Ideas for Doctors: Popular Spots or Away From the Crowds?

Slideshow July 21, 2021

Everyone's clamoring for a change of scenery. Whether you want to visit popular destinations or stay away from crowds, here are some terrific choices.
Side Gigs: A Growing Trend as Physicians Seek Extra Income

Slideshow July 14, 2021
To End Burnout, Doctors Must Change the Culture of Medicine

Expert Interview July 9, 2021
Medscape Residents Salary & Debt Report 2021

Slideshow July 9, 2021

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Fast Five Quiz: Myasthenia Gravis Signs and Symptoms

Fast Five Quiz July 8, 2021

How much do you know about the signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Myasthenia Gravis

Fast Five Quiz July 6, 2021
An Accountant Who Loves Aerobics With Hiccups and Incoordination

Clinical Case July 2, 2021
A 37-Year-Old Man With Chest Pain and Elbow/Eyelid Papules

Case Challenge June 25, 2021

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Pharmacological Strategies for Treating Presbyopia

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology July 5, 2021
Hearing or Vision Loss, Dual Sensory Loss, and Cognitive Decline

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society June 18, 2021
Novel Vitreous Substitutes in Vitreoretinal Surgery

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology June 4, 2021
Thyroid Eye Disease: Navigating the New Treatment Landscape

Journal of the Endocrine Society June 4, 2021
Fasting Glucose Variation Predicts Microvascular Risk

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism May 10, 2021
Photobiomodulation Therapy in ARMD

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology May 5, 2021

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ARVO 2021

May 01-7, 2021 Virtual
AAO 2020

November 14-17, 2020 Virtual
EURETINA 2020

October 02-4, 2020 VIRTUAL

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Texas Doctor Stole Identities, Forged Records in Fraud Scheme

Medscape Business of Medicine July 27, 2021

Family physician falsely billed TRICARE for $6.7 million; "excited delirium" death lawsuit targets hospital, nursing staff; and more.
Groups, States Push Back on Legal Challenges to PBM Regulation

Medscape Medical News July 27, 2021
MDs Rebut Claims of Toxic Culture After Resident Suicides

Medscape Business of Medicine July 27, 2021
Mayo, Cleveland Clinics Top Latest US News Hospital Rankings

Medscape Medical News July 27, 2021

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