Day: February 21, 2012

Effects of 4 weight-loss diets differing in fat, protein, and carbohydrate on fat mass, lean mass, visceral adipose tissue, and hepatic fat: results from the POUNDS LOST trial.

by IOVS/SciVee • 2012/02/21 • 0 Comments

By: rdesouza

Keeping Up With the Progress of Progressive Lenses

by Medgadged • 2012/02/21 • 0 Comments

Progressive lenses made their commercial debut in the middle of the last century. Also known as progressive addition lenses (PAL), the lenses enable eyeglass wearers to transition from distance to near vision without the image jumping when the eyes shi…

Braille-Like Texting App Eliminates Need To Look At Mobile Screen

by Medical News Today • 2012/02/21 • 0 Comments

Imagine if smartphone and tablet users could text a note under the table during a meeting without anyone being the wiser. Mobile gadget users might also be enabled to text while walking, watching TV or socializing without taking their eyes off what the…

CXL Using UVA Light and Riboflavin for Keratoconus

by Medscape • 2012/02/21 • 0 Comments

Does corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) help to treat progressive keratoconus? This new study describes the procedure and discusses the results. Expert Review of Ophthalmology

Stem Cells in Ophthalmology Update 17: Recent ACT Updates

by Irv Arons • 2012/02/21 • 0 Comments

While I was out of the country on vacation, Advanced Cell Technology issued four news releases about their ongoing human embryonic stem cell trials. Here is a compilation of what transpired during my absence.Jan. 25, 2012 — ACT Announces that Addition…