Factors Affecting the Use of Medical Articles for Citation and Academic Reference.

Introduction: Increases in publication quantity and the onset of open access have increased the complexity of conducting a literature search. Bibliometric markers, like impact factor (IF), have traditionally been used to help identify high-quality research. These markers exist amongst a variety of other factors, which poses the following question: what factors are examined when considering articles for clinical and academic research?

Objective: To determine what factors are involved when authors choose citations to include in their publications.

K-RIM (Corneal Rim) Angle Surgery Training Model.

Purpose: To develop an angle surgery training model for training an array of microincisional glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures.

Methods: We describe a method for preparing an angle surgery training model using human cadaveric corneoscleral rims. The model provides realistic tactile tissue simulation and excellent angle visualization requiring bimanual technique.

Morning dosing of once-daily glaucoma medication is more convenient and may lead to greater adherence than evening dosing.

Purpose: To determine if adherence and convenience of once-daily glaucoma medication is greater in the morning or the evening.

Design: Prospective, randomized crossover treatment trial.

Patients And Methods: Thirty patients newly diagnosed with glaucoma or ocular hypertension requiring intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction were started on travoprost eye drops and randomized to either morning or evening administration for 1 month.

Differences in generic drug prices between the US and Canada.

Background: It has long been recognized that brand name prescription medications are more expensive in the US than in Canada. However, non-peer-reviewed reports contend that this is not the case for generic medications.

Objective: To compare prices for generic prescription medications in the US and Canada.