Acute Angle Closure Incidence in a Large Countywide Safety Net Teleretinal Screening Program: Safety of Pharmacologic Dilation in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
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Acute Angle Closure Incidence in a Large Countywide Safety Net Teleretinal Screening Program: Safety of Pharmacologic Dilation in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

This review synthesizes evidence on the incidence of acute angle closure (AAC) following pharmacologic pupillary dilation in a large teleretinal screening program, confirming the very low risk and supporting dilation safety in diverse populations.
Optimizing Empiric Antibiotic Selection in Hospitalized Patients with Skin and Abdominal Infections: Insights from the INSPIRE 3 and 4 Cluster Randomized Clinical Trials
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Optimizing Empiric Antibiotic Selection in Hospitalized Patients with Skin and Abdominal Infections: Insights from the INSPIRE 3 and 4 Cluster Randomized Clinical Trials

The INSPIRE 3 and 4 trials demonstrate that computerized provider order entry (CPOE) prompts with patient-specific MDRO risk estimates, combined with education and feedback, significantly reduce empiric extended-spectrum antibiotic use in skin, soft tissue, and abdominal infections without compromising safety.
Integrating Fall Prevention in Primary Care Significantly Reduces Falls Among Rural Older Adults in China: Insights from the FAMILY Cluster RCT
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Integrating Fall Prevention in Primary Care Significantly Reduces Falls Among Rural Older Adults in China: Insights from the FAMILY Cluster RCT

A 12-month cluster randomized trial in rural China demonstrated that a fall prevention program integrated into primary health care significantly decreased fall risk among older adults, highlighting a scalable strategy for resource-limited settings with aging populations.