Ever had an eye injection that hurt? Intraocular injections of Avastin should not hurt, but if it does, ask your doctor to change the preparation.
Month: May 2011
EURETINA honors Retina Implant founder with Innovation Award in the field of artificial vision
Retina Implant AG today announced that the Company’s founder Professor Eberhart Zrenner M.D. was awarded the second prize by The European Society for Retina Specialists.
Some Surgical Procedures Rendered Obsolete By Intravitreal Injection
Many surgical procedures have become outdated since the introduction of intravitreal injections for the treatment of various retinal conditions, a specialist said here.
Novel Pathway Regulating Angiogenesis May Fight Retinal Disease, Cancers
Scientists identify in the journal Nature a new molecular pathway used to suppress blood vessel branching in the developing retina – a finding with potential therapeutic value for fighting diseases of the retina and a variety of cancers. Researchers re…
Scientists identify new molecular pathway that may combat retinal disease, cancers
Scientists identify in the journal Nature a new molecular pathway used to suppress blood vessel branching in the developing retina – a finding with potential therapeutic value for fighting diseases of the retina and a variety of cancers.
DTC Genetic Tests Neither Accurate In Their Predictions Nor Beneficial To Individuals
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests give inaccurate predictions of disease risks and many European geneticists believe that some of them should be banned, the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics wi…
Novel Pathway Regulating Angiogenesis May Fight Retinal Disease, Cancers
CINCINNATI – Scientists identify in the journal Nature a new molecular pathway used to suppress blood vessel branching in the developing retina – a finding with potential therapeutic value for fighting diseases of the retina and a variety of cancers.
Novel Molecular Pathway Described In Nature Has Possible Implications For Retinal Disease And Cancer Treatment
Scientists identify in the journal Nature a new molecular pathway used to suppress blood vessel branching in the developing retina – a finding with potential therapeutic value for fighting diseases of the retina and a variety of cancers. Researchers …
Novel Molecular Pathway Described In Nature Has Possible Implications For Retinal Disease And Cancer Treatment
Scientists identify in the journal Nature a new molecular pathway used to suppress blood vessel branching in the developing retina – a finding with potential therapeutic value for fighting diseases of the retina and a variety of cancers.
Physicians Often Can’t Predict Who Will Misuse Pain Meds
Prescribers trying to gauge who will abuse pain medications are wrong about half the time, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Lab Notes: Touch Restored, Blind Hear Images
(MedPage Today) — Three of the five senses — touch, sight, and hearing — are highlighted in this week’s Lab Notes, a round-up of intriguing, but not yet ready for prime time, research findings compiled by the MedPage Today staff.
New Dry Eye Treatments in the Pipeline
OSN: Several promising treatments are in the pipeline for dry eye, which is an “epidemic” and can drive patients to drink. Secretagogues stimulate the eye to produce its own tears, like Restasis. One is called Lancovutide which was originally used in cystic fibrosis. Rebamipide’s mechanism is to increase the mucin level in tears, which makes […]
Malpractice Payments Still Declining, Says Disputed Study
Public Citizen says its analysis debunks the notion that malpractice litigation contributes significantly to healthcare costs, but critics question the underlying data. Medscape Medical News
Online Physician-Rating Websites: Are They Useful?
People are turning to the Web to find reviews of restaurants, plumbers, and yes, doctors. Can you afford to ignore this phenomenon? Medscape Anesthesiology
Reindeer And The Effect Of UV On Eye Health
Researchers have discovered that the ultraviolet (UV) light that causes the temporary but painful condition of snow blindness in humans is life-saving for reindeer in the arctic…
Echolocation SONAR: Blind Humans Like Bats Can Use It To Locate
So what is echolocation exactly? Bats and dolphins aren’t the only mammals that use the ability to use sounds alone to identify objects and navigate unfamiliar surroundings. New research shows that blind people are also capable of using this build in…
Why Precision-Tinted Lenses Reduce Headaches For Migraine Sufferers
For the first time, researchers have shown why precision-tinted lenses reduce headaches for migraine sufferers, a finding that could help improve treatment options for patients battling the debilitating ailment…
Ophthalmologists From Rush Provide Vision Screening To At-Risk Populations In Chicago’s West Side
West Side residents will receive important and free eye screenings on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church at 4301 W. Washington Blvd. Dr. Tamara R…
Hope For Advances In Glaucoma Management Fueled By Promising Pipeline
A look at the therapeutic pipeline for glaucoma shows several medications representing new pharmacologic classes are currently being evaluated in clinical trials, said John R. Samples, MD, at ASCRS Glaucoma Day 2011, San Diego.
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