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Healio Minute Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 Edition: Eye care mismatch, metal stent capitalism, freshman fractures

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Who will care for the eyes of a graying nation?

Healio.com/Ophthalmology: Supply of ophthalmologists lags the burgeoning pool of elderly patients. Read more.

Venture capital and bare-metal stents: A case study

Healio.com/Cardiology: Lessons indicate that money is best spent on academic physicians at the “workbench” stage. Read more.

Too many athletes make team at High School of Broken Bones

Healio.com/Orthopedics: Nearly 10% of injuries are fractures; younger players most vulnerable. Read more.

 

Many cancer survivors face a second fight

Healio.com/Hematology-Oncology: As number of survivors grows, quality of life dips for many, both mental and physical. Read more.

Seeking surgery in France? The doctor may be out

Healio.com/Ophthalmology: Surgeons claim need to exceed state fee limits when using “state-of-the-art” technology. Read more.