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Though physicians worry about how patient reviews will affect their online reputation, data shows that the feedback is usually positive, according to a Washington Post report.
A clinical OxyContin trial is in progress for children between the ages of 6 and 17, according to a CNN report. The trial will include 154 children with moderate to severe pain who have demonstrated a tolerance to opioids.
NVISION Laser Eye Centers, which has 14 locations throughout Southern California, has announced it is now offering LenSx cataract surgery at its Surgical Center of San Diego, according to a news release.
Residents of Alamance County, N.C., now have access to free eye care through the Open Door Clinic, according to a Times-News report.