Ophthalmology
Sealant gel approved for eye surgery
(HealthDay)—A sealant gel to prevent fluid leakage after cataract surgery has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jan 10, 2014
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Surgery
Increase in consultations for Medicare patients before cataract surgery
Preoperative consultations before cataract surgery became more common for Medicare patients despite no clear guidelines about when to require such a service, hinting at unnecessary use of health care resources, according ...
Dec 23, 2013
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Surgery
Preop testing for low-risk cataract surgery patients: Choosing wisely or low-value care?
The elimination of extensive routine preoperative tests and consultations represents an area of potentially large health care savings across many disciplines, particularly for low-risk patients being evaluated for cataract ...
Dec 23, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Cataract surgeries on the rise as boomers age, raising access, cost issues
As baby boomers enter their retirement years, health care costs for complex and debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease are expected to soar. Not drawing as much attention is the likelihood of similarly rising ...
Oct 9, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Improved vision from cataract surgery appears to aid survival
(HealthDay)—Surgical correction of visual impairment (VI) due to cataract is associated with significantly better long-term survival in older persons after adjusting for known cataract and mortality risk factors and indicators ...
Sep 26, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Study shows that people who undergo cataract surgery to correct visual impairment live longer
People with cataract-related vision loss who have had cataract surgery to improve their sight are living longer than those with visual impairment who chose not to have the procedure, according to an Australian cohort study ...
Sep 4, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Looking at outcomes important to patients may improve results of cataract surgery
Cataract surgery can lead to good results from a clinical standpoint yet have poor outcomes from the patient's point of view, reports a study, "Analyzing Patient-Reported Outcomes to Improve Cataract Care", appearing in the ...
Jul 29, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Good outcomes for resident-performed cataract surgery
(HealthDay)—In an underserved patient population, supervised resident-performed cataract surgery is successful and cost-effective, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Jun 4, 2013
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Cardiology
Safe for stroke patients to continue blood thinners before minor surgical procedures
Many patients who have experienced strokes or mini strokes take blood thinners such as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin) to reduce the risk of blood clots that can cause strokes.
May 29, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Implantable telescope lens to treat macular degeneration
(Medical Xpress)—Retired entrepreneur Willis "James" Hindman, 77, always enjoyed raising and watching thoroughbred race horses run on his farm in Westminster, Md. "There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a horse in ...
Mar 23, 2013
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