COVID-19
Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.
In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.
It was a pleasure to speak with our valued Editorial Board member, Dr Deepinder Dhaliwal (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, USA) about her hot topics for AAO 2022, important advances in ophthalmology and her personal highlights of this year's ...
The common definition of telemedicine in general is the ability to remotely gain information about patients’ health by means of technological devices in order to determine the need for medical intervention.1 Publications regarding the possible role of telemedicine in diagnosis ...
The changing healthcare landscape COVID-19 has changed many things about the world we live in, including the options we have in delivering healthcare to our valued patients. As we work to adapt to the new business landscape following shutdowns and ...
We were delighted to speak with our esteemed Editorial Board member, Luis Abegão Pinto (Lisbon University, Lisbon, Portugal) about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on management of patients with glaucoma, the challenges of organising a virtual conference and ...
Epidemiology According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of December 2020, there have been over 16 million cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the USA alone, resulting in over 300,000 reported deaths. Worldwide case numbers stand ...
The coronavirus pandemic has swept the globe, exposing healthcare systems trying to deal with this formidable public health crisis. Since the beginning of the outbreak, ophthalmologists have played a pivotal role. In China, they were among the first to recognize ...
Jesse Pelletier (Ocean Ophthalmology Group, North Miami Beach, FL, USA) discusses the role of the antiseptic povidone-iodine (PVP-I), which is now routinely employed and will play a greater role in the future of healthcare, particularly in the COVID-19 era. Questions: 1. ...
“It is difficult to evaluate what did not happen.” – Academician, LV Gromashevsky The COVID-19 pandemic may be considered the first global health catastrophe in the past 100 years, since it has affected not only economic, political and medical paradigms, but also ...
I work in a semi-rural practice in South-West Scotland, in one of three practices based in a purpose-built medical centre. As with most NHS general practices we are furnished with relatively outdated computer hardware and old software. Our practice, however, ...
Cynthia Matossian is the founder and medical director of Matossian Eye Associates, a practice with three offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is a consultant to numerous pharmaceutical and medical device companies and is on the leadership team of ...
In December 2019, authorities in Wuhan, China reported the first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).1 Although coronaviruses are common pathogens in humans, the SARS-CoV-2 variant is particularly virulent. Disease transmission occurs ...
COVID-19 has become one of the greatest challenges in medical history, and the rapid development and approval of effective and safe treatments is essential to minimise the loss of lives during the pandemic. Given the urgency of finding effective strategies, ...
We caught up with our Editor-in-Chief, Elizabeth Yeu, to explore the impact COVID-19 is having on ophthalmologists and their clinical practice. We also discussed the current overall situation in the US and the effect it may have on the economy ...
Professor Jorge L. Alió (University of Alicante, Spain) joins touchOPHTHALMOLOGY to discuss his insights on the latest guidelines for ophthalmology practice in Spain, the current situation and the impact of the pandemic on the health economy. Watch Part 1 of the ...
Professor Jorge L. Alió (University of Alicante, Spain) joins touchOPHTHALMOLOGY to discuss his insights on the latest guidelines for ophthalmology practice in Spain, the current situation and the impact of the pandemic on the health economy. Watch Part 2 of the ...
Introduction: Since the end of 2019 the world is battling one of the most fearsome pandemics of modern history. Almost all regions of the world are reporting cases of coronavirus infection. This article takes a look at how the condition may ...
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