What Cause of Ocular Complaints?
April 18th 2014For several months, a 45-year-old woman has had ocular irritation, tearing, blurred vision, and swelling of the eyelids in both eyes. Her medical history includes lupus and seasonal allergies, for which she has been taking hydroxychloroquine and loratadine. Your dx?
The Affordable Care Act's Impact on HIV
March 26th 2014Having insurance encourages people to use health care services. Thus the inception of "Obamacare" is likely to have a dramatic impact HIV/AIDS in the US, increasing quick diagnosis and early treatment, and perhaps even heralding the first HIV-free generation.
Early Treatment of HIV: Benefits Gained, and Missed Opportunities
March 21st 2014(AUDIO) How many lives have been saved due to early treatment of HIV infection, and what is the impact on society? An economist who has helped to answer these questions also ponders the deeper implications of the new information about progress against HIV.