Infants who have cataract surgery and posterior intraocular lens (IOL) implantation at 7 to 22 months of age have fewer adverse events than younger children, with favorable vision outcomes, according to a new review. Reuters Health Information
Beans, Greens, and the Best Foods for the Brain
The latest research on how diet can influence mental health. Medscape Psychiatry
Beans, Greens, and the Best Foods For the Brain
The latest research on how diet can influence mental health. Medscape Psychiatry
Cynosure obtains FDA clearance to market SculpSure for non-invasive reduction of fat from the abdomen
Cynosure, Inc., a leader in laser- and light-based aesthetic treatments, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market SculpSure for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen. In May, the FDA cle…
Eylea approved for treatment of retinal vein occlusion in Japan
Bayer Yakuhin, Bayer HealthCare’s Japanese subsidiary, received approval for Eylea from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan to treat patients with macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion, according to a press release from Regeneron.The new indication is for macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion. Eylea (aflibercept, Regeneron/Bayer) was previously approved for macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.
Study focuses on health risks from exposure to air pollution near roads and freeways
Policymakers and developers planning high-density housing near public transit with the goal of reducing automobile use and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming need a clearer understanding of the health risks from air pollution th…