The risk/benefit ratio of glucocorticoid therapy can be improved by proper use. Careful monitoring and using appropriate preventive strategies can potentially minimize side effects.

Rituximab therapy was associated with stability and remission of recalcitrant noninfectious posterior uveitis in patients who did not tolerate or did not respond to other therapies.

EMD and EMS personnel in a large city in the Southeastern United States, with high stroke prevalence, had a relatively high sensitivity in identifying acute stroke patients. Paramedic accuracy was augmented by positive CPSS screening and by EMD recognition of stroke.