Healio Minute Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Edition: Astronaut eye charts go digital, novel flu virus watched closely, Twitter spreads negative vaccine vibe

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Astronaut eyes checked for visual acuity

Healio.com/Optometry: New digital eye chart now installed on all laptops aboard International Space Station. Read more.

CDC looks south for novel influenza clues

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Southern hemisphere’s flu season may offer first insights into potentially dangerous H7N9. Read more.

Elder abuse linked to greater risk of hospitalization

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Community-dwelling population is vulnerable to physical abuse, caregiver neglect and financial exploitation. Read more.

Written eczema plan puts patients at ease, in focus

Healio.com/Dermatology: Clarity and comfort flow from written instructions, compared to verbal guidelines only. Read more.

Negative vaccine views are more ‘viral’ on Twitter

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Research shows the Twittersphere is more efficient at spreading vaccine negativity, even when more positive messages intervene. Read more.