Relative contributions of reduced vision and general health to NEL-VFQ scores in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Article Abstract:

The National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ) measures the relative contributions of central vision loss and general health to vision-targeted quality of life. The NEI-VFQ is sensitive to differences in visual acuity in the better-seeing eye and to difference in general health.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Natl Eye Institute, Analysis, Influence, Surveys, Blindness, Quality of life, United States. National Eye Institute

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Advantages and Potential Dangers of Presentation Before Publication

Article Abstract:

Information presented at scientific meetings gives the researcher the opportunity to get in peer input. It also means that the results are reported in the popular press. This can threaten the survival of peer-reviewed journals.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Scholarly publishing, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Science publishing

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Industry funding for continuing medical education: is it ethical?

Article Abstract:

The acceptance of industry funding for physician continuing medical education (CME) is debated. Medical communication companies can help in designing effective formats for maximizing the impact and learning of a CME project.

Financial management, Finance, Company financing, Continuing medical education

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