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AAO: Protect your eyes from dangerous sun damage
Summer is in full swing with temperatures rising and ultraviolet rays at their highest, so the American Academy of Ophthalmology has issued a reminder that sunglasses are an...
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Read OSN's July 10 publication exclusives online
The July 10 issue of Ocular Surgery News features a cover story focusing on femtosecond laser-assisted vs. manual cataract surgery. Here are a few of the issue's publication...
5 days ago - Healio
Biometric measurements led to more accurate IOL power calculations
The use of an optical biometer for biometric measurements led to accurate IOL power calculations for several IOL power formulas. The prospective interventional multicenter...
9 days ago - Healio
June's top 5 retina stories
June's most read articles focusing on retina news included breaking news regarding a new IOL for patients with AMD, as well as regulatory and business updates. Here are the top...
13 days ago - Healio
Phakic lens in high myopes yields early refractive stability
A 3-month prospective study carried out at a Chinese university showed safety, efficacy and stability of results with the implantation of a posterior chamber phakic ICL in...
14 days ago - Healio
Combined Cataract Surgery Ups Postop Endophthalmitis Risk
A nationwide database study found increased risk for postoperative endophthalmitis with combined cataract surgery vs standalone cataract surgery. Medscape Medical News
14 days ago - Medscape
Acceptance of FLACS in flux
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, or FLACS, has been available to the U.S. cataract surgeon for just under 8 years. In the following commentary, I will mix some...
14 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Careful planning needed in cataract cases with inflammation
Inflammation is a dreaded obstacle and potential complication of surgical procedures in general and can be sight-threatening in procedures such as cataract surgery. With regard...
14 days ago - Healio
Can a manual capsulotomy be as effective as a laser-assisted capsulotomy during cataract surgery?
14 days ago - Healio - 2 articles
Manual small-incision cataract surgery helps meet challenges in developing world
Cataract surgery in developing countries can be a challenge. Phacoemulsification with disposable single-use cassettes may still have prohibitive costs, and extracapsular...
15 days ago - Healio - 3 articles
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Good cholesterol may increase risk of heart disease in older women
Hormonal changes during menopause can cause the 'healthy' HDL blood fat to become harmful - by enlarging the particles, say scientists at the University of Pittsburgh.
Early Supper Linked to Lower Risk of Breast, Prostate Cancer
Having an early supper or leaving an interval of at least two hours before going to bed are both associated with a lower risk of breast and prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer may be Made Aggressive by these 600 RNA Molecules
RNA molecules that regulate action of male hormone in prostate cancer have been identified by a recent research. These lncRNAs are powerful regulators of gene expression. They...
Q A: Senior Police Officer Set to Run a Marathon With Mouth Duct-taped to...
For organ donation awareness, Dr. Jayanth Murali, Director General of Police, Crime Branch CID, Chennai, South India is running a half-marathon with his mouth duct-taped
Political impact lingers after two main events in meat industry
Political ramifications are coming in from two events in the past week involving the meat industry. The first event was a July 12 forum sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug...
Women who have had 5 kids are 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer's
The study was carried out on a total of 3,549 women in South Korea and Greece, who were tracked from the age of 71. The findings were published in the journal Neurology.
Implications of Unmet Promise of a Miracle Drug for Alzheimer's Disease: Review
Aging Brain Care model developed has been shown to reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of AD, the use of medications with adverse cognitive effects, and family...
Three MA Projects Awarded AARP Community Challenge Grants
Three projects in Massachusetts - Old Colony YMCA, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell - were awarded grants from the national AARP...
Federal ‘Grandparents Raising Grandchildren' Bill Signed into Law
U.S. Senate Aging Committee Chairman Susan Collins and Ranking Member Bob Casey applauded the signing of the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act , legislation...
Alzheimer's Risk Linked to Pregnancy History
Incomplete pregnancies, number of children tied to AD likelihood