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Converting Analogue to Human Insulin: A Step-by-Step Guide

Expert Interview May 20, 2019

Drs Jay Shubrook and Anne Peters walk through the steps necessary to successfully convert a patient from analogue to human insulin.
A 39-Year-Old Man's Contact Lens Exam Reveals Abnormalities

Case Challenge May 20, 2019
FDA OKs Aflibercept (Eylea) for Diabetic Retinopathy

News Alert May 14, 2019

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Children with Long-Term Conditions Could Benefit from CBT

News May 24, 2019

Children and young people with long-term medical conditions who are suffering mental health issues could benefit from receiving cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), say UK investigators.
Hospital Staff Accused of Abusing Vulnerable Patients

News May 23, 2019
Chancellor Stands by Controversial NHS Pensions Taper

News May 22, 2019

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Don't Miss This Risk in Female Cataract Surgery Patients

Medscape Ophthalmology May 6, 2019

Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg takes a closer look at the unique intraoperative risks that floppy iris syndrome poses to female patients compared with their male counterparts.
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FDA OKs IncobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) First-Line in Blepharospasm

FDA Approvals May 13, 2019
Glaucoma Drug Reduces IOP Spike After Anti-VEGF Injections

Reuters Health Information January 12, 2019

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Cataract Lens Replacement May Improve Sleep

Reuters Health Information May 24, 2019
A Third of Reviews of Corneal-Disease Treatments Not Reliable

Reuters Health Information May 24, 2019
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FDA Clears First Zika Blood Test for Routine Use

FDA Approvals May 23, 2019
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Rarely Complicates Ulcerative Colitis

Reuters Health Information May 22, 2019
Guidelines Nix Annual TB Testing for Most Healthcare Workers

Medscape Medical News May 17, 2019
Neuropathy May Drive Dry Eye in Migraine Patients

Reuters Health Information May 16, 2019
More Than Half of Physicians Have Net Worth of at Least $1M

Medscape Medical News May 16, 2019
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Zilucoplan May Decrease Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis

Medscape Medical News May 15, 2019

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Don't Miss This Risk in Female Cataract Surgery Patients

Viewpoint May 6, 2019

Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg takes a closer look at the unique intraoperative risks that floppy iris syndrome poses to female patients compared with their male counterparts.
Two Updates in Multiple Sclerosis

Commentary April 26, 2019

Dr Stephen Krieger on when anti-MOG antibody testing is warranted, and how to properly manage the risk for post-fingolimod rebound.
5 Myths About Dry Eye Disease

Article April 17, 2019
High-Dose Steroids: Worth the Risk in Bacterial Keratitis?

Viewpoint April 9, 2019

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A 39-Year-Old Man's Contact Lens Exam Reveals Abnormalities

Case Challenge May 20, 2019

A temporal visual field defect is noted in each eye. It's up to you to find out the most likely cause.
A 1-Week-Old Baby With Bilateral Cataracts

Case Challenge March 22, 2019
Fast Five Quiz: Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Diagnosis

Interactive Quiz March 13, 2019
A 76-Year-Old Man With an Eyelid Lesion

Case Challenge February 14, 2019

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Advances in Dry Eye Disease Treatment

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology April 29, 2019
Immunosuppressants and Less Steroids in Graves' Orbitopathy

Clinical Endocrinology April 15, 2019
Efficacy and Safety of IDegLira in Older Patients With T2D

Endocrine Practice April 3, 2019
HRQoL in Giant Cell Arteritis Treated With Tocilizumab

Arthritis Research & Therapy April 3, 2019
Sustained Virological Response in HCV and T2D Complications

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics April 1, 2019
Relationship of Lifestyle, Exercise, Nutrition With Glaucoma

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology March 28, 2019

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Physician Groups Decry Plan to Reverse Transgender Protections

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2019

Transgender individuals already are reluctant to seek care because of fears of discrimination, according to a recent survey.
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Pharmacy School Dean Has Book Review Retracted

News Alerts May 24, 2019
As ER Wait Times Grow, More Patients Leave Against Medical Advice

Kaiser Health News May 24, 2019
Company Charges Private Insurance Quadruple for Dialysis

Medscape Medical News May 24, 2019

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