Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines

Retinoblastoma Radiotherapy Boosts Cataract Risk

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:33:42 EST

Radiotherapy for retinoblastoma in childhood greatly increases the subsequent risk of cataracts, researchers report in the November issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology.

A 12-Year-Old Boy With a Droopy Eyelid

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST

A 12-year-old boy presents with a droopy eyelid that he has had since birth. What is your diagnosis?

Sen Grassley Questions Top Medical Schools About Ghostwriting

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:39 EST

As part of his mission to see more financial transparency in medicine, Sen Grassley has asked eight top US medical schools about their policies on ghostwriting.

Unique Malpractice Risks of Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:52 EST

More physicians are setting up ambulatory surgery centers, but there are many malpractice risks that come with having a center. Here is what to watch out for.

House Passes Medicare SGR Fix

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:11:22 EST

The House passed a bill that would rewrite the controversial sustainable growth rate formula and eliminate a 21.2% Medicare pay cut for physicians scheduled for 2010.

New Senate Healthcare Reform Bill Features Public Option With Opt-Out

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:03:45 EST

The Senate bill would cost $849 billion through 2019, but it would ultimately shave $127 billion off the federal deficit while reducing the number of uninsured by 31 million people.