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Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aids May Curb Cognitive Decline
Sensory deprivation is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, but will correcting impaired hearing and vision prevent these outcomes? Yes, these studies...
17 days ago - Medscape
FDA permits marketing of diagnostic test for menopause status
The PicoAMH Elisa diagnostic test can now be marketed as an aid in the determination of a patient's menopausal status, the FDA announced Wednesday. The PicoAMH Elisa test...
21 days ago - Healio
Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aid May Boost the Aging Brain
Title: Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aid May Boost the Aging Brain Category: Health News Created: 10/16/2018 12:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
27 days ago - MedicineNet
Cataract Surgery, Hearing Aid May Help Aging Brain
Researchers studying cognitive health related to hearing and vision found that the rate of mental decline was halved after cataract surgery and was 75 percent lower after...
30 days ago - Web MD - 2 articles
Hearing aids and cataract surgery may prevent dementia
Researchers from Manchester University believe that retaining sight and hearing keeps a person physically active and socially engaged. This may reduced their risk of the disease.
1 month ago - Daily Mail - 2 articles
Saffron supplement with anti-Alzheimer's potential to hit stores in India and the US
A new saffron supplement, which claims to aid cognitive function, will be available for sale in the US from next month, and in India next year.
1 month ago - NutraIngredients-USA
Early Changes to Synapse Gene Regulation may Cause Alzheimer's Disease: Study
In Alzheimer's disease condition, increased phosphorylation of SRRM2 prevented it from interacting with another protein which aids protein folding.
1 month ago - Medindia Health - 2 articles
Age-Related Memory Loss: Cataract Surgery and Hearing Aids may Slow Your Chances
Chances of Age-related Memory loss may decrease after the patient undergoes a cataract surgery or gets a hearing aid, finds a new study.
1 month ago - Medindia Health
VIDEO: CXL opens new ways to treatment of myopia
VIENNA - At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Anders Behndig, MD, speaks about a new treatment option for low-grade myopia that uses...
1 month ago - Healio
Hearing aids and cataract surgery may prevent dementia
Researchers from Manchester University believe that retaining sight and hearing keeps a person physically active and socially engaged. This may reduced their risk of the disease.
1 month ago - Daily Mail
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A report by the UK's Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch found the wrong artificial lenses were put into patients' eyes 21 times in 2016/17, and urged the NHS to stop it...
10 Vital Questions To Ask When You're Looking For The Right Aged Care Provider
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Surgical Menopause More Likely to Worsen Sleep Disorder
Women who underwent surgical menopause are more than twice likely to have sleep disorders such as insomnia and disrupted sleep, reveals a new study.
Neurological damage linked to Alzheimer's may be repaired with dietary...
Is it really possible to mitigate and even reverse the damaging effects of Alzheimer's disease and dementia through simple dietary supplementation? According to new research...
IOL calculations in highly myopic eyes
Most people consider high myopia to be about -10 D or greater, but what about patients who are -20 D or more? For these patients with very long axial lengths and extreme levels...
Optos announces collaborations in Alzheimer's disease, AMD
Optos Plc, a subsidiary of Nikon Corp., Japan, announced a clinical alliance with Amydis Inc. to develop an eye test to detect Alzheimer's disease and exclusive distribution...
Surgeons explore new ways to address compromised capsular support
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a joint society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest...
Interaction between immunity and gut bacteria influences aging
A disrupted immune system can upset gut bacteria in ways that can lead to cell damage and tissue changes associated with aging, study finds.
MA Age-Friendly Efforts Highlighted at AARP Livable Communities Conference
With nearly 40 cities and towns designated as Age-Friendly, as well as one of three statewide designations in the country, Massachusetts joined communities and organizations to...