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Researchers Link Protein to Tumor Growth-8/31/10
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Johns Hopkins researchers working on mice have discovered a protein that is a major target of a gene that, whe n mutated in humans, causes tumors to develop on nerves associated with hearing, as well as cataracts in the eyes. (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 1 Sep 2010 7:58:53 am
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Cataracts - news item 2 of 130
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A Distracting Stroke and the Erythematous Flag
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An 81-year-old woman presented with sudden-onset right-sided weakness and a global language disorder. Her medical history was notable for well-controlled hypertension, duodenal ulceration, sclerotic cataracts, a traumatic amputation of the distal phalanx of her right middle digit, and cigarette smoking. Medications on admission comprised aspirin, bendroflumethiazide, nifedipine, and bisoprolol; no...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 27 Aug 2010 6:37:47 am
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Cataracts - news item 3 of 130
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'Partial success' for lab-grown corneas
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Conclusion This small early stage study found that biosynthetic corneal tissue implanted into 10 patients remained viable two years after surgery, without causing serious complications or side effects. The implants also improved vision in some patients although results were significantly poorer when compared to patients who had donor implants (until...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 26 Aug 2010 4:13:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 4 of 130
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Partial success of artificial corneas
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Conclusion This small early stage study found that biosynthetic corneal tissue implanted into 10 patients remained viable two years after surgery, without causing serious complications or side effects. The implants also improved vision in some patients although results were significantly poorer when compared to patients who had donor implants (until...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 26 Aug 2010 4:13:00 pm
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Identification of an unusual variant peroxisome biogenesis disorder caused by mutations in the PEX16 gene
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Conclusions An unusual variant peroxisome biogenesis disorder caused by mutations in the PEX16 gene, with a relatively mild clinical phenotype and an unexpected phenotype in fibroblasts, was identified. Although PEX16 is involved in peroxisomal membrane assembly, PEX16 defects can present with enlarged import-competent peroxisomes in fibroblasts. This is important for...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 26 Aug 2010 9:12:17 am
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Cataracts - news item 6 of 130
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For Infants With Two Cataracts, Bilateral Surgery May Be Best: Study
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When infants have bilateral congenital cataracts, removing them in one surgery instead of two will definitely save money and may also prevent a variety of problems, a recent paper says. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 18 Aug 2010 9:02:25 pm
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Cataracts - news item 7 of 130
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Single-Site Phacotrabeculectomy as Good as 2-Site Operation
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Outcomes in patients with glaucoma and cataracts who have simultaneous trabeculectomy and lens extraction are no different whether the two procedures are performed through one incision or two, a meta-analysis shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 18 Aug 2010 7:57:58 pm
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Cataracts - news item 8 of 130
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Angola: Over 13,000 People Undergo Eyes Surgery
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At least 13,701 patients with cataracts, glaucoma and trouble of retina were submitted to operating intervention from August 2008 to August of 2010, in the Ophthalmologic Centre of Benguela. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 17 Aug 2010 7:37:37 am
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Cataracts - news item 9 of 130
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LIFE-SPAN STUDY ON LATE EFFECTS OF 224Ra IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
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Authors: Spiess H Between 1945 and 1955, several thousand patients were injected with Peteosthor, a preparation containing Radium-224 (Ra), as treatment for bone tuberculosis or ankylosing spondylitis. Ra, like Pu, is a bone seeking nuclide. During the course of early experimental work it became clear in 1948 that the short...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 17 Aug 2010 5:13:41 am
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Cataracts - news item 10 of 130
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Selenium and Mercury in the Brazilian Amazon: Opposing Influences on Age-Related Cataracts
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Conclusion: These findings suggest that in this population with elevated Hg, Se may offset cataractogenic effects of Hg. Because of the relatively small sample size and possible confounding by other dietary nutrients, further studies with sufficient power to assess multiple nutrient/toxics interactions are required to confirm these findings. (Source: EHP-in-Press)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 11 of 130
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Extending the Sun Safety Recommendations: Emphasizing Eye Protection for Patients Taking Sun-Sensitizing Medications [From the Archives]
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(Source: Archives of Dermatology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 16 Aug 2010 7:51:16 pm
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Cataracts - news item 12 of 130
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Routine Asthma Treatment Doesn't Raise Kids' Cataract Risk
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Asthmatic children who use inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in recommended doses, with occasional oral prednisone, don't seem to be at higher risk for cataracts as young adults, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 13 Aug 2010 7:30:31 pm
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Cataracts - news item 13 of 130
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Current SSRI use linked to future cataracts
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(Source: Reactions)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 13 Aug 2010 5:47:51 am
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Cataracts - news item 14 of 130
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'Statins with your burger?' Doctors want heart pills on menu
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Cardiologists propose putting pills beside salt and ketchup to balance heart disease riskMcDonald's, Burger King and other fast food outlets should offer diners free drugs to compensate for the risk of heart disease, cardiologists proposed today.If burger joints offered cholesterol-lowering statins, customers would offset the unhealthy effects of a cheeseburger...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 12 Aug 2010 3:07:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 15 of 130
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Statins with your burger?
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Cardiologists propose putting pills beside salt and ketchup to balance heart disease riskMcDonald's, Burger King and other fast food outlets should offer diners free drugs to compensate for the risk of heart disease, cardiologists proposed today.If burger joints offered cholesterol-lowering statins, customers would offset the unhealthy effects of a cheeseburger...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 12 Aug 2010 3:07:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 16 of 130
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Spotting the pantomime villain: do the usual approaches correctly indicate when waiting times got shorter?
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To assess whether changes in length of wait are correlated (directly) with changes in size of list, i.e. whether census-, event- and enrolment-based estimates of the percentage that waited 0–2 months are valid measures. EyeNet Sweden supplied dates of extraction and enrolment for 1,061,246 cataracts extracted between 1992 and 2009...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:17:07 pm
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Cataracts - news item 17 of 130
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Etiology of ocular diseases in elderly Amis aborigines in Eastern Taiwan (The Amis Eye Study)
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Conclusions Treatable diseases such as cataracts and pterygium were the most common ocular diseases in the Amis tribes. The relatively low incidence of glaucoma was likely due to the unique genetic background of this population. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10384-010-0817-xAuthors Tzu-Lun Huang, Department of Ophthalmology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 11 Aug 2010 3:30:27 am
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Cataracts - news item 18 of 130
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Strabismus following bilateral cataract surgery in childhood
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Conclusion Strabismus is a frequent complication following bilateral cataract surgery in childhood. Children undergoing bilateral cataract surgery, especially at an early age, should be followed carefully for the development of strabismus. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10384-010-0806-0Authors Shin Hae Park, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 11 Aug 2010 3:28:52 am
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Cataracts - news item 19 of 130
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[Cataract surgery - essentials for the general practitioner.]
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Authors: Amstutz Ch, Thiel MA, Kaufmann C Age-related cataracts are mainly caused by life-long accumulation of oxidative stress on the lens fibres. Symptoms include reduced visual acuity, requiring more light for reading, and glare. The only treatment that provides a cure for cataracts is surgery. Phacoemulsification represents the preferred method...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 20 of 130
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Reply: Comments on lift and crack technique for risky cataract cases & Lift and crack technique for phacoemulsification
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We appreciate Bhargava and Bhargava and Carifi and Zuberbuhler's comments about the lift and crack technique we described for risky cataract cases. We agree with Bhargava and Bhargava that this technique was not defined for brunescent or black cataracts but rather for grade III to IV dense cataracts, which can...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 10 Aug 2010 8:53:14 am
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Cataracts - news item 21 of 130
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Comments on lift and crack technique for risky cataract cases
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We have some observations about the lift and crack technique described by Cakir and Utine. In our practice at a tertiary center in eastern India, almost 20% of the cataracts are brunescent or black cataracts. We do not think the lift and crack technique is very useful in these cases...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 10 Aug 2010 8:53:13 am
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Cataracts - news item 22 of 130
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Lift and crack technique for phacoemulsification
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We were not able to extract clear indications to implement the lift and crack technique in our practice. Cakir and Utine did not indicate the appropriate cataract density for their technique. We imagine they would use the technique for cataracts that would have required extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE). We are...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 10 Aug 2010 8:53:13 am
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Cataracts - news item 23 of 130
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Impact of Steroids on Surgical Experiences of Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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We studied surgical experiences within a regional cohort of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, managed at a single center. Records of all patients with confirmed Duchenne muscular dystrophy who were born after 1962 were reviewed from birth until they reached study endpoints: scoliosis surgery, Achilles tendon lengthening, cataract surgery, loss...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 10 Aug 2010 8:38:34 am
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Cataracts - news item 24 of 130
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Simultaneous Cataract Surgery for Bilateral Congenital Cataracts: Are the Cost Savings Worth the Risk? [Editorial]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Aug 2010 7:51:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 25 of 130
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Pars Plana Posterior Capsulotomy in a Patient With a Telescope Prosthesis for Age-Related Macular Degeneration [Surgical Technique]
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Conclusions The development of visually significant PCO in patients with a telescope prosthesis is a rare occurrence that poses a unique treatment dilemma. Given the risks of damaging the device with Nd:YAG laser, a method for pars plana capsulotomy using a 25-gauge vitrectomy instrument was determined and successfully performed to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Aug 2010 7:51:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 26 of 130
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Resident-Performed Phacoemulsification Surgery in Tamsulosin-Treated Patients [Clinical Sciences]
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Conclusions Differences in the major complication rates for tamsulosin-treated and non–tamsulosin-treated eyes were not significant, whereas tamsulosin exposure was associated with a significant increase in minor complications. Both groups had similar, good postoperative visual outcomes. After 2005, a reduction in major complications was seen in both groups, attributed to programmatic...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Aug 2010 7:51:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 27 of 130
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Simultaneous vs Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery for Infants With Congenital Cataracts: Visual Outcomes, Adverse Events, and Economic Costs [Socioeconomics and Health Services]
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Conclusions Simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery for infants with congenital cataracts is associated with a 21.9% reduction in medical payments and no discernible difference in the incidence of adverse events or visual outcomes. However, our small sample size limits our ability to make meaningful comparisons of the relative risks and visual...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Aug 2010 7:51:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 28 of 130
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Ectopia Lentis in a Consanguineous Pakistani Family and a Novel Locus on Chromosome 8q [Ophthalmic Molecular Genetics]
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Conclusions We report on a new locus for nonsyndromic autosomal recessive ectopia lentis on chromosome 8q11.23-q13.2 in a consanguineous Pakistani family. Clinical Relevance Identification of genetic loci and genes involved in ectopia lentis will enhance our understanding of the disease at a molecular level, leading to better genetic counseling and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Aug 2010 7:51:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 29 of 130
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Smoking, Socioeconomic Factors, and Age-Related Cataract: The Singapore Malay Eye Study [Epidemiology]
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Conclusions Smoking and indicators of low socioeconomic status were associated with cataract in Malay persons, with 1 in 6 nuclear cataract cases in men attributable to smoking. Smoking-cataract associations were stronger in Malay than in white persons. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network ,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Aug 2010 7:51:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 30 of 130
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Selected Sun-Sensitizing Medications and Incident Cataract [Clinical Sciences]
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Conclusions Data suggest that the use of sun-sensitizing medications interacts with sun exposure to influence the risk of cortical cataract, a common age-related cataract. If confirmed, this finding may have important implications for medication use. Published online June 14, 2010 (doi:10.1001/archophthalmol.2010.138). (Source: Archives of Opthalmology) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Aug 2010 7:50:59 pm
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Cataracts - news item 31 of 130
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Diverse Variables Affect Risk of Age-Related Cataracts
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The risk of cataracts can be increased by a combination of sun exposure and sun-sensitizing medications, by smoking, or even by socioeconomic factors, according to two studies in the August issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 32 of 130
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Dietary histidine supplementation prevents cataract development in adult Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., in seawater.
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Authors: Waagbø R, Tröße C, Koppe W, Fontanillas R, Breck O The aim of the present study was to investigate the cataract preventive effect of dietary histidine regimes in adult Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in seawater, both through manipulating the dietary histidine level and feeding period. Mean body weight...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 33 of 130
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Health tip: Sunlight can damage your eyes
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SUNLIGHT doesn't just damage your skin it can also ruin your eyes - increasing the risk of cataracts and damage to the retina. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 6 Aug 2010 6:14:37 am
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Cataracts - news item 34 of 130
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DNA-binding and transcriptional activities of human HSF4 containing mutations that associate with congenital and age-related cataracts.
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Authors: Enoki Y, Mukoda Y, Furutani C, Sakurai H Heat shock transcription factor HSF4 is necessary for ocular lens development and fiber cell differentiation. Mutations of the human HSF4 gene have been implicated in congenital and age-related cataracts. Here, we show that HSF4 activates transcription of genes encoding crystallins and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 5 Aug 2010 2:06:15 pm
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Cataracts - news item 35 of 130
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A 1-bp deletion in the γC-crystallin leads to dominant cataracts in mice
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Abstract To date around 140 genetic alleles have been identified as being responsible for mouse cataract pathology, including Crya, Cryb, Cryg, Maf, Pax6, Pitx3, Sox, Connexins, MIP, and Lim-2. We obtained a dominant cataract mouse model from a spontaneous mutation in the F1 hybrids of outbred strain ICR mice crossed...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 5 Aug 2010 1:25:09 pm
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Combined phacoemulsification and sutureless 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy for complex vitreoretinal diseases
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Conclusions Combined phacoemulsification and sutureless 23-gauge vitrectomy surgery was safely and effectively used for cataracts and a variety of complex vitreoretinal diseases. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 2 Aug 2010 12:51:10 pm
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As People Live Longer, More Will Develop Cataracts
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If healthy lifestyle doesn't prevent the condition, surgery is 95 percent successful, eye doctors say (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 1 Aug 2010 2:00:00 pm
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When Is It Time For Cataract Surgery?
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Almost everyone who lives a long life will develop cataracts at some point. As more Americans live into their 70s and beyond, we all need to know a few cataract basics: risks and symptoms, tips that may delay onset, and how to decide when it is time for surgery, so...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:00 am
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At-Home Monitoring Crucial For Managing Diabetes In Pets
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Monitoring the blood glucose levels of diabetic pets can eliminate the life-threatening risks of low blood sugar and minimize the complications of diabetes, such as cataracts, recurring infections and pancreatitis, says veterinarian Dr. Sara Ford. Dr. Ford will be speaking on the subject of diabetes management and at-home blood glucose...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:00 am
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Bilateral persistent fetal vasculature in an adult: Clinical manifestations and surgical outcomes
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A 23-year-old man presented with bilateral persistent fetal vasculature (PFV). Examination revealed bilateral cataracts, lens subluxation, elongated ciliary processes, and persistent hyaloid vessel remnants with mild posterior segment involvement. Extracapsular cataract extraction combined with posterior capsulectomy and anterior vitrectomy was performed in the right eye; lensectomy, posterior capsulectomy, anterior vitrectomy,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 27 Jul 2010 6:23:35 am
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Cataracts - news item 41 of 130
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Pseudoexfoliation: Impact on cataract surgery and long-term intraocular lens position
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Cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation has gained a surpassing sophistication since the first IOL implantation in 1949. Although IOL removal techniques and IOL technology rapidly evolved, challenging situations in complicated eyes remain. Difficult cases include flat anterior chambers, small pupils, dense hard nuclear cataracts, zonular dehiscence, dislocated lenses,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 27 Jul 2010 6:23:32 am
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Windsor MD's poor vision blamed for errors
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A new report says a doctor misdiagnosed patients at a hospital in Windsor, Ont., in part because of cataracts that blurred her vision. (Source: CBC | Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 26 Jul 2010 6:36:29 pm
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Comorbidities in patients with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia.
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In this study, we compared the rates of cataracts, diabetes, renal failure, vascular events, lymphoma, and leukemia among patients with and without persistent or chronic ITP. Using administrative data, adult patients with medical claims for ITP from January, 2000 through September, 2006 were identified. An age- and gender-matched comparison cohort...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Triamcinolone: Cataracts following intravitreal administration in children: 5 case reports
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 23 Jul 2010 5:32:26 am
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Development of Feline Microsatellites and SNPs for Evaluating Primary Cataract Candidate Genes as Cause for Cataract in Angolan Lions (Panthera leo bleyenberghi)
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Primary cataracts (CAT) are characterized as any form of opacities of the eye lenses and are not accompanied by other diseases. CAT may impair vision depending on their size, location, and their state of progression. In order to investigate the cause of congenital or juvenile CAT in inbred Angolan lions...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:05:30 am
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UV rays ‘penetrate’ beach shades
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Conclusion The researchers conducting this study formulated a complex mathematical model aimed at seeing how much UV light penetrates a typical beach umbrella. Though the umbrella was found to absorb most of the direct UV light that hit it, some radiation penetrated the area under the sunshade from the surroundings....
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:00 am
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Filgrastim: Cataracts in an infant: case report
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 15 Jul 2010 6:25:48 am
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Alcon Research LTD dba Alcon Laboratories, Inc. - Constellation Vision System - Class 1 Recall
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Constellation Vision System, Model: Constellation T, Catalogue Number: 8065751558 The Constellation Vision System is an ophthalmic microsurgical system that is indicated for both anterior segment (i.e. phacoemulsification and removal of cataracts) and posterior segment (i.e., vitreoretinal) ophthalmic surgery in addition to the indications included with the optional Next Generation laser. (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 14 Jul 2010 1:00:03 am
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UCLA surgeons find new way to shield vision during radiation for eye cancer
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Eye cancer patients face an unenviable dilemma. They must enter treatment knowing that their surgeon's strategy to kill the deadly tumor with radiation may also sacrifice their eyesight. Now, UCLA researchers have discovered that a commonly used substance called silicon oil shields the eye and appears to protect vision in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Jul 2010 8:00:00 pm
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Chandelier Retroillumination-Assisted Cataract Extraction in Eyes With Vitreous Hemorrhage [Surgical Technique]
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We describe the surgical technique of using an illuminated infusion chandelier for cataract extraction in patients with absent red reflex due to vitreous hemorrhage. A 23-gauge illuminated infusion chandelier was used for cataract extraction in 6 consecutive patients (6 eyes) who underwent combined surgery: phacoemulsification and 23-gauge sutureless vitrectomy. During...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Jul 2010 7:50:57 pm
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A Time and Place for Brand Names [Letters]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Jul 2010 7:50:57 pm
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Monocular Infantile Cataract: Treatment Is Worth the Effort [Editorial]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Jul 2010 7:50:57 pm
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A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Contact Lens With Intraocular Lens Correction of Monocular Aphakia During Infancy: Grating Acuity and Adverse Events at Age 1 Year [Clinical Trial]
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Conclusions There was no statistically significant difference in grating visual acuity at age 1 year between the IOL and contact lens groups; however, additional intraocular operations were performed more frequently in the IOL group. Application to Clinical Practice Until longer-term follow-up data are available, caution should be exercised when performing...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Jul 2010 7:50:56 pm
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Economic Evaluation of Toric Intraocular Lens: A Short- and Long-term Decision Analytic Model [Clinical Sciences]
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Conclusions Toric IOLs reduce lifetime economic costs by reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses following cataract removal. These results can inform physicians and patients regarding the value of toric IOLs in the treatment of cataract and preexisting astigmatism. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Jul 2010 7:50:56 pm
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Risk of cataracts in the Childhood Asthma Management Program Cohort
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To the Editor: Use of systemic corticosteroids is a well-established risk factor for the development of posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSCs) in both children and adults. Dose and duration of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) have been reported to be independent risk factors for the development of PSCs in older patients. The occurrence...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Statement From The AAO Regarding FDA-Approved Implantable Miniature Telescope For End-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients
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The newly FDA-approved Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT) has the potential to improve the quality of life for a select subset of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This group includes people aged 75 years and older who have stable, severe to profound vision impairment in both eyes due to end-stage...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:00:00 am
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Molecular characteristics of inherited congenital cataracts.
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Authors: Huang B, He W Congenital cataracts are a major cause of induced blindness in children, and inherited cataracts are the major cause of congenital cataracts. Inherited congenital cataracts have been associated with mutations in specific genes, including those of crystallins, gap junction proteins, membrane transport and channel proteins, the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:00:00 pm
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The hereditary hyperferritinemia†cataract syndrome: a family study
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We present a child with HHCS due to the allelic variant c.-167C>T (C33T) in the iron-responsive element region of the FTL gene. When pediatricians encounter an asymptomatic patient with isolated hyperferritinemia in the absence of iron overload, they should consider the possibility of HHCS, especially if other members of the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 8 Jul 2010 4:17:48 pm
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The Inhibition of CMV Promoter by Heat Shock Factor 4b is Regulated by Daxx.
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Authors: Zhang J, Hu YZ, Xueli L, Li S, Wang M, Kong X, Li T, Shen P, Ma Y Heat shock factor 4 (Hsf4b) has been identified as a novel cataractogenic protein whose mutation has been closely associated with hereditary cataracts in humans and animals. It acts both as a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Prevention Effect in Selenite-Induced Cataract in Vivo and Antioxidative Effects in Vitro of Crataegus pinnatifida Leaves.
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Authors: Wang T, Zhang P, Zhao C, Zhang Y, Liu H, Hu L, Gao X, Zhang D Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. It is a multifactorial disease primarily associated with oxidative stress produced by free radicals. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the anticataract potential of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 1 Jul 2010 11:00:00 pm
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MYH9 Genetic Variants Associated With Glomerular Disease: What Is the Role for Genetic Testing?
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Summary: Genetic variation in MYH9, encoding nonmuscle myosin IIA heavy chain, has been associated recently with increased risk for kidney disease. Previously, MYH9 missense mutations have been shown to cause the autosomal-dominant MYH9 (ADM9) spectrum, characterized by large platelets, leukocyte Döhle bodies, and, variably, sensorineural deafness, cataracts, and glomerulopathy. Genetic...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Case Report: HIV Infection From a Kidney Transplant
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Abstract: The transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through transplantation of human tissues and organs is rare but not impossible. A 27-year-old Bulgarian woman received a kidney transplant from a cadaveric donor owing to chronic renal failure due to glomerulonephritis of unknown etiology. Five days after the donation, the tissues...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Feasibility of lipid nanoparticles for ocular delivery of anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Authors: Souto EB, Doktorovova S, Gonzalez-Mira E, Egea MA, Garcia ML Due to the multiple barriers imposed by the eye against the penetration of drugs, the ocular delivery and targeting are considered difficult to achieve. A major challenge in ocular drug therapy is to improve the poor bioavailability of topically...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Trypan Blue Capsulorhexis
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Despite the widespread use of Trypan Blue (D.O.R.C. International, Zuidland, the Netherlands) as an adjunct to stain the anterior capsule, evidence to support its use in nonmature cataracts is, nevertheless, largely anecdotal. In the Opththalmic Technology Assessment “Capsule staining as an adjunct to cataract surgery: A Report from the American...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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A Novel Mutation in the Connexin 50 Gene (GJA8) Associated with Autosomal Dominant Congenital Nuclear Cataract in a Chinese Family.
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Conclusions: This study has identified a novel missense mutation located in the carboxyl terminus of GJA8 (S258F) associated with autosomal dominant nuclear cataract. PMID: 20597646 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Eye Research)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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alpha-Lipoic Acid Alters Post-Translational Modifications and Protects the Chaperone Activity of Lens alpha-Crystallin in Naphthalene-Induced Cataract.
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Conclusions: Our data are the first to show PTM changes induced by naphthalene in rat lenses. Our findings also indicate that LA can inhibit naphthalene-induced lens opacity by altering PTM and protecting the chaperone activity of alpha-crystallins. PMID: 20597648 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Eye Research)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Older men: cataracts v prostates
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(Source: BMJ Online First)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 29 Jun 2010 3:28:34 pm
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Association between gap junction protein-alpha 8 polymorphisms and age-related cataract.
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Authors: Liu Y, Ke M, Yan M, Guo S, Mothobi ME, Chen Q, Zheng F GJA8 plays an important role in lens growth and transparency. Therefore, we hypothesized that two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in GJA8 might be associated with age-related cataract. We investigated the SNPs rs1495960 and rs9437983 using...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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SSRIs, Amantadine May Affect Vision in Elderly
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SSRI antidepressants and amantadine have been linked to cataracts and corneal damage, respectively. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 24 Jun 2010 9:01:35 pm
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Modern cataract surgery for radiation-induced cataracts in retinoblastoma.
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Conclusions Modern cataract surgery, including clear cornea approach, lens aspiration with posterior capsulotomy, anterior vitrectomy and IOL implantation is a safe procedure for radiation-induced cataract as long as RB is controlled. The visual prognosis is limited by initial tumour involvement of the macula and by corneal complications of radiotherapy. We...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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The Tumor Suppressor Merlin Is Required for Cell Cycle Exit, Terminal Differentiation, and Cell Polarity in the Developing Murine Lens [Lens]
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This study demonstrated that conditional deletion of Nf2 from the lens causes defects in fiber cell proliferation, terminal differentiation, and polarity. The lens provides an assay system to identify pathways critical for fiber cell differentiation and could shed light on how PSCs form in NF2 patients. (Source: Investigative Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 22 Jun 2010 6:15:53 pm
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A toxicological investigation of a celery seed extract having anti-inflammatory activity
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Conclusions These results suggest that there are no toxicologically significant sub-chronic effects of oral A-CSE in rats. The no adverse effect level for systemic toxicity would appear to be 5,000 mg/kg per day. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Research ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10787-010-0049-1Authors M. C. Powanda, M/P Biomedical Consultants LLC 402 Live Oak...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 22 Jun 2010 2:06:49 pm
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FDA cracking down on excess radiation from medical imaging devices
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(NaturalNews) The FDA has announced a plan to reduce patients' unnecessary exposure to radiation from three different medical imaging tests. The three-pronged strategy will focus on increasing the safety of the devices, increasing patient awareness of risks, and improving the ability of patients and doctors to make informed decisions.The tests...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 22 Jun 2010 7:00:00 am
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Function analysis of mesenchymal Bcor in tooth development by using RNA interference
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In this study, the Bcor expression pattern has been intensively investigated during mouse molar development. Bcor is expressed in both dental epithelium and the mesenchyme at E11.5. To understand the function of Bcor, knockdown of Bcor has been examined by using lentivirus-mediated RNA interference. Silencing of Bcor expression in dental...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:28:47 pm
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Healthy Diet Associated With Lower Risk Of Cataracts In Women
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Women who eat foods rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals may have a lower risk of developing the most common type of cataract that occurs in the United States, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Cataracts, which...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 18 Jun 2010 9:00:00 am
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Space Radiation and Cataracts in Astronauts
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This article is currently available as a free download on IngentaConnect (Source: Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 18 Jun 2010 6:57:06 am
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Sun-Sensitizing Meds Linked to Cataracts
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The use of medications that increase sensitivity to the sun, combined with exposure to sunlight, appears to be associated with the risk of age-related cataracts. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 18 Jun 2010 5:00:00 am
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Deficits in sensitivity to spacing after early visual deprivation in humans: A comparison of human faces, monkey faces, and houses
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Early visual deprivation caused by bilateral congenital cataracts produces deficits in discriminating faces that differ in the spacing of features, but not in feature shape (Le Grand et al. [2001] Nature 410: 810). We investigated whether these deficits are specific to human faces by testing patients' ability to discriminate between...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Influence of Oxidative Stress on D-Aspartyl Endopeptidase Activity.
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Authors: Kinouchi T, Matsuda A, Kawakami S, Shimizu T, Shirasawa T, Fujii N It is strongly suggested that D-aspartic acid (D-Asp)-containing proteins are spontaneously generated by oxidative stress and would cause many aging-related misfolding diseases, such as cataracts, prion disease, and Alzheimer's disease. We have identified a D-Asp-containing protein-specific protease,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Short-term comparative study of the effects of preserved and unpreserved topical levofloxacin on the human ocular surface.
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Conclusion: Regarding the short-term effects on the ocular surface of patients with age-related cataracts, no clinically and statistically significant differences were observed between topical levofloxacin preserved with BOB and its unpreserved counterpart. PMID: 20550489 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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A Computer-Aided Diagnosis System of Nuclear Cataract
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Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and nuclear cataract is the most common form of cataract. An algorithm for automatic diagnosis of nuclear cataract is investigated in this paper. Nuclear cataract is graded according to the severity of opacity using slit lamp lens images. Anatomical structure in the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 3:34:51 pm
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Healthy diet may cut cataract risk
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Women can reduce their chances of developing cataracts by eating a healthy diet low in fatty food and salt, a new study has suggested (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 1:51:38 pm
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Healthy Diet May Reduce Cataracts in Women (CME/CE)
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Women who eat foods rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals appear to have a lower risk of developing cataracts, according to a large population study. (Source: MedPage Today Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 1:43:10 pm
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Healthy diet fights cataract risk
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Women who follow a healthy diet cut their risk of developing cataracts, researchers have claimed. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:08:00 am
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Healthy diet can protect against eye cataracts
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SCIENTISTS believe a healthy diet could greatly reduce the world's most common cause of blindness. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am
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Diet, Meds and Smoking Linked to Eye Disease Risks
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Good nutrition staved off cataracts; some drugs, smoking increased vision problems, studies found (Source: Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Low vision simulator goggles in pharmacy education.
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CONCLUSIONS: Low vision simulator goggles reliably produced the characteristics of selected conditions experienced in a medication management environment. Further studies are needed to identify suitable patient-centered learning activities using these goggles. PMID: 20798802 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Healthy Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Nuclear Cataract
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The development of cataracts can be influenced by factors other than age, including diet and the use of sun-sensitizing medications combined with sun exposure, according to one study published in the June issue and another published online June 14 in the Archives of Ophthalmology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Drugs linked to cataracts, behaviors can delay them
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The bad news: Commonly used drugs known to make people more sensitive to sunlight may slightly increase the risk of a certain kind of cataract, according to a new study. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 8:19:28 pm
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Healthy Diets and the Subsequent Prevalence of Nuclear Cataract in Women [Epidemiology]
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Conclusion These data add to the body of evidence suggesting that eating foods rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals may contribute to postponing the occurrence of the most common type of cataract in the United States. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 7:51:44 pm
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Endophthalmitis [Research Letters]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 7:51:44 pm
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Error in Study Name in: Legacy of the Age-Related Eye [Disease] Study [Correction]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 7:51:43 pm
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Big Pharma lies about statin drugs finally exposed in British Medical Journal
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(NaturalNews) To hear Big Pharma tell it, statin drugs are "miracle" medicines that have prevented millions of heart attacks and strokes. But a recent study published in the British Medical Journal tells a completely different story: For every heart attack prevented by the drug, two or more people suffered liver...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Jun 2010 7:00:00 am
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Antidepressants dramatically raise risk of cataracts
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(NaturalNews) Of the 35 million Americans who are age 65 or older, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) claims about 7 million of them suffer from clinical depression -- and millions are on the prescription antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 10 Jun 2010 7:00:00 am
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Dinitrophenol poisoning: a role for early dantrolene?
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3.5 out of 5 stars Fatal 2,4-dinitrophenol poisoning . . . coming to a hospital near you. Siegmueller C, Narasimhaish R. Emerg Med J 2010 May 29 [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Dinitrophenol (DNP) is an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of explosives, herbicides, dyes, and wood preservatives. Â When ingested, DNP uncouples...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 9 Jun 2010 4:20:15 pm
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[Advantages and disadvantages of heavy silicone oil.]
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Authors: Kirchhof B Heavy silicone oil does not have any evidence-based advantages or disadvantages over conventional silicone oil. It is up to the surgeon to choose the type of tamponade considered to be most suitable for the individual eye. Suitable indications for heavy silicone oil are, for example proliferative vitreoretinopathy (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Some antidepressants may bump up cataract risk
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Seniors who take SSRI antidepressants may be more likely to develop cataracts, says the first major study to examine this interaction. The risk appears to increase by about 15 percent, which in the United States would translate to 22,000 cataract cases attributable to antidepressant use. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 3 Jun 2010 2:49:56 pm
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17th century visionary foresaw flight
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Royal Society exhibition reveals the remarkable scope of co-founder's scientific ambitionsAs wishlists go, it was both visionary and practical, but more than anything it reveals the scope and almost limitless ambition of science in the 17th century.In 24 handwritten notes, Robert Boyle, co-founder of the Royal Society, set forth the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 3 Jun 2010 7:58:02 am
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SSRIs Linked to Cataracts (CME/CE)
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Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may be associated with cataract risk among older adults, a large population study from Canada found. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 3 Jun 2010 12:43:19 am
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Newer Antidepressants Linked to Cataracts (CME/CE)
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Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may be associated with cataract risk among older adults, a large population study from Canada found. (Source: MedPage Today State Required CME)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 2 Jun 2010 9:43:19 pm
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Antidepressants Linked To Cataract Risk; Parkinson's Drug May Cause Corneal Damage
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This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes new studies on links between eye diseases and two widely-prescribed drugs: SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, and amantadine, a Parkinson's disease treatment. Some Antidepressants May Bump Up Cataract Risk Seniors who take SSRI antidepressants may be more...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 2 Jun 2010 9:00:00 am
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Cataract Risk From Antidepressants - Parkinson's Drug May Cause Corneal Damage
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This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes new studies on links between eye diseases and two widely-prescribed drugs: SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants, and amantadine, a Parkinson's disease treatment. Some Antidepressants May Bump Up Cataract Risk Seniors who take SSRI antidepressants may be more...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 2 Jun 2010 8:00:00 am
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Antidepressant linked to cataracts
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 2 (UPI) -- Seniors who take a type of antidepressants may have increased risk of developing cataracts, a researcher in Canada suggests. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 2 Jun 2010 6:21:01 am
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Antidepressants Cause Cataracts in Seniors?
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seniors who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may be more likely to develop cataracts. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 2 Jun 2010 5:00:00 am
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Antidepressants May Increase Cataract Risk in Elderly
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Older people who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be at increased risk for developing cataracts, according to research published in Ophthalmology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Certain Popular Antidepressants Linked to Cataracts in Seniors
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More study needed to confirm findings, researcher suggests (Source: Pharmacy News - Doctors Lounge)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 1 Jun 2010 5:00:00 pm
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Cascades or Waterfalls, the Cataracts of Genetic Screening Are Being Opened on Clinical CardiologyâŽ
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…the cataracts of heaven set open on the earth…†John Milton () Sometimes we envy our fathers and grandfathers. With few exceptions, what they had learned in medical school was going to remain the essence of their medical profession throughout their lives. They seldom had to face almost complete revolutions in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:52:35 pm
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Oral reading after treatment of dense congenital unilateral cataract
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Conclusions: Excellent visual acuity outcomes after treatment of dense congenital unilateral cataracts are associated with normal reading ability of the treated eye in school-age children. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:00 pm
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First Person
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At the age of 9, Roderick was one of my success patients. I first met him as a 5-week-old baby with bilateral dense cataracts. He was operated within 2 weeks on both eyes and fitted with contact lenses. At the age of 3 years he received IOLs placed in the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Prevalence of Ocular Disorders in an Indian Population of Horses
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The objective of this clinical study was to report the prevalence of ocular disorders in a large population of horses from the Indian army. Both eyes of 500 horses were examined using a direct ophthalmoscope and by a transillumination procedure. Intraocular pressures were measured in several study horses. Fluorescein dye,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Raising the portcullis: some notes after having cataracts removed from my eyes.
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Authors: Berger J PMID: 20529513 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of General Practice)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Angola: WHo Doctors Operated 70 Cataracts in Mbanza Kongo
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A team of doctors working for the World Health Organization has operated 70 cataracts and other sight deseases in the last four days at the health centre of the Angola Evangelical Baptist Church in Mbanza Kongo, northern Zaire province. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 28 May 2010 9:26:55 am
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Cataracts: Surgeons gave me perfect vision - by shining a torch in my eyes
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More than 300,000 people have cataract surgery each year, but many still need glasses afterwards. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 24 May 2010 8:35:47 pm
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Cataracts - news item 114 of 130
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Study Finds Alzheimer's Disease Link in Eyes of Children with Down Syndrome
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A team of researchers has discovered that the protein that forms plaques in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease also accumulates in the eyes of people with Down syndrome. The new findings in Down syndrome show that the toxic protein, known as amyloid-β, that causes Alzheimer’s pathology in the brain also...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 23 May 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 115 of 130
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Statins And The Risk Of Liver Dysfunction, Acute Renal Failure, Cataracts And Myopathy
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Patients who are prescribed statins for heart disease should be closely monitored, because of the risk of unintended adverse effects (side effects), say researchers in a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) today. A number of statins may raise the risk of liver dysfunction, acute renal failure, myopathy (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 21 May 2010 4:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 116 of 130
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Statin side-effects examined
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Conclusion This is a large and well-conducted study that has shown that there was an increased risk of myopathy (muscle weakness), cataracts, kidney failure, and moderate or severe liver dysfunction associated with statin use. However, very few in the study population (non-users and users of statins) developed the conditions, suggesting...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 21 May 2010 10:26:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 117 of 130
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Statins: The side effects 'are worse than feared'
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Scientists found users of the cholesterol-lowering drug are much more likely to suffer liver dysfunction, acute kidney failure, cataracts and muscle damage known as myopathy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 21 May 2010 9:02:52 am
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Cataracts - news item 118 of 130
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Cholesterol drug side effects need watching: study
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LONDON (Reuters) - People using cholesterol-lowering statins have a higher risks of liver dysfunction, kidney failure, muscle weakness and cataracts and such side effects of the drug should be closely tracked, doctors said on Friday. (Source: Reuters: Health) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 20 May 2010 11:07:44 pm
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Cataracts - news item 119 of 130
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A Protein Links Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome
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Amyloid-beta accumulates in eyes of Down-affected patients, spurring cataracts, study finds (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Neurology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 20 May 2010 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 120 of 130
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A Protein Links Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome
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Amyloid-beta accumulates in eyes of Down-affected patients, spurring cataracts, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Cataract, Down Syndrome (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 20 May 2010 9:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 121 of 130
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Cataracts: How they impair your vision
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Cataracts — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatments, including cataract removal. (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 20 May 2010 5:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 122 of 130
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Dietary Carbohydrate in Relation to Cortical and Nuclear Lens Opacities in the Melbourne Visual Impairment Project [Clinical and Epidemiologic Research]
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The risk of cataract can be decreased by regulating fat and the quantities and types of dietary carbohydrates ingested. Cortical and nuclear cataracts may have different carbohydrate risk factors. (Source: Investigative Ophthalmology) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 19 May 2010 3:54:38 pm
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Cataracts - news item 123 of 130
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Oh Baby!
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Have you noticed that many stores are now carrying sunglasses for children? While it may seem frivolous, sunglasses are actually very important for everyone to wear including small children. Children are quite vulnerable to UV (ultra-violet) rays that can damage eyesight. Just like sunscreen and hats, sunglasses are now recommended...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 18 May 2010 4:52:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 124 of 130
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Autosomal dominant congenital nuclear cataracts caused by a CRYAA gene mutation.
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CONCLUSIONS: This study identified a mutation in the CRYAA gene causing autosomal dominant nuclear cataracts and some patients show nystagmus or small blepharophimosis clinical features. These results provide evidence that CRYAA is a pathogenic gene for congenital cataracts, congenital cataracts are a clinically and genetically heterogeneous lens condition; at the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 16 May 2010 5:33:25 pm
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Cataracts - news item 125 of 130
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Implanted Lenses May Not Be Superior To Contacts For Babies With Cataracts
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Among infants who undergo surgery to treat congenital cataract, surgical lens replacement appears to cause more complications while achieving the same treatment benefit as treatment with contact lenses, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the July print issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 16 May 2010 7:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 126 of 130
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Infants with Cataracts May Not Fare Better With Implanted Lenses vs Removable Contacts
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Lack of visual benefits, greater complication rates outweigh advantages of intraocular lens implantation. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 13 May 2010 10:04:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 127 of 130
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IOL for Infant Cataracts Not Superior to Contact Lenses
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Contact lenses for infants who undergo surgery for congenital cataracts result in short-term vision outcomes comparable to those with intraocular lens implantation, but with fewer additional operations performed, according to research published online May 10 in the Archives of Ophthalmology. (Source: Modern Medicine) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 12 May 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 128 of 130
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Corrective eye surgery reviewed
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Conclusion This is a well-conducted Cochrane review, which carried out a thorough search for all suitable trials comparing laser eye surgery with phakic intraocular lenses for moderate to severe short-sightedness. Both techniques achieved the same success rate for the proportion of people who had 20/20 vision 12 months after surgery....
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 12 May 2010 4:37:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 129 of 130
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Comparison of Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulae in Pediatric Eyes
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Conclusion: The PE was insignificant (PE ≤ 0.5 D) in 43% eyes, and similar for all formulae. However, the Hoffer Q was predictable for the highest number of eyes. When the PE was >0.5 D, most formulae gave an undercorrection, except for the Hoffer Q, which the surgeon may want...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 11 May 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 130 of 130
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No Benefit of IOLs in Infant Cataracts (CME/CE)
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Infants with cataracts derived no obvious benefits from intraocular lens (IOL) implantation compared with use of contact lenses, data from a multicenter clinical trial showed. (Source: MedPage Today Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 11 May 2010 2:13:11 pm
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