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Anti-depressants and cataracts
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Some anti-depressant drugs are linked to an increased chance of developing cataracts, as per a new statistical study by scientists at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and McGill University. The study, based on a database of more than 200,000 Quebec residents aged 65 and older,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 9 Mar 2010 1:04:37 pm
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Cataracts - news item 2 of 136
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Risk Of Developing Cataracts Increased By Anti-Depressants
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Some anti-depressant drugs are associated with an increased chance of developing cataracts, according to a new statistical study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and McGill University. The study, based on a database of more than 200,000 Quebec residents aged 65 and older,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 3 of 136
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Phacoemulsification vs Phacotrabeculectomy in Chronic Angle-closure Glaucoma With Cataract Complications [Clinical Sciences]
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Conclusions Combined phacotrabeculectomy resulted in significantly more surgical complications than phacoemulsification alone in CACG eyes with coexisting cataract. There was no difference in visual acuity or disease progression between the 2 treatment groups. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 8 Mar 2010 7:50:47 pm
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Cataracts - news item 4 of 136
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Antidepressants May Increase Risk of Cataracts
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This study is the first to identify a statistical link between these antidepressants and cataracts in humans, although previous animal studies had shown that SSRIs could increase cataract risk. The authors note that this study does not prove causation, only that there is a statistical link between the two. They...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:22:44 am
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Cataracts - news item 5 of 136
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Anti-depressants bring higher risk of developing cataracts: UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research
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(University of British Columbia) Some anti-depressant drugs are associated with an increased chance of developing cataracts, according to a new statistical study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and McGill University. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 8 Mar 2010 4:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 6 of 136
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King George III and porphyria: a clinical re-examination of the historical evidence
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The diagnosis that George III suffered from acute porphyria has gained widespread acceptance, but re-examination of the evidence suggests it is unlikely that he had porphyria.The porphyria diagnosis was advanced by Ida Macalpine and Richard Hunter, whose clinical symptomatology and historical methodology were flawed. They highlighted selected symptoms, while ignoring,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 4 Mar 2010 3:52:06 pm
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Cataracts - news item 7 of 136
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Estrogen Replacement Linked to Cataract Risk (CME/CE)
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Women who receive hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to counter the drop in estrogen levels after menopause are more likely to suffer from cataracts, a new Swedish study found. (Source: MedPage Today Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 4 Mar 2010 1:13:08 pm
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Cataracts - news item 8 of 136
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Kynurenine-induced photo oxidative damage to lens in vitro: protective effect of caffeine.
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Authors: Varma SD, Hegde KR Photochemical generation of reactive species of oxygen in the lens and aqueous and consequent physiological damage to the tissue has been implicated in the genesis of human cataracts. The present studies were undertaken to examine the feasibility of possible prevention of such damage to the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 3 Mar 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 9 of 136
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Women's Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked To Cataracts; Smoking May Raise Uveitis Risk
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Intriguing findings on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and cataract risk, and on smoking and uveitis risk are reported in this month's Ophthalmology,the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Does HRT Use Raise Women's Cataract Risk? An eight-year prospective study of more than 30,000 postmenopausal Swedish women found that those...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 2 Mar 2010 8:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 10 of 136
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Dietary Supplements Reduce the Cataractogenic Potential of Proton and HZE-Particle Radiation in Mice.
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Authors: Davis JG, Wan XS, Ware JH, Kennedy AR Abstract The present study was undertaken to investigate the ability of dietary supplements to reduce the formation and severity of cataracts in mice irradiated with high-energy protons or iron ions, which are important components of the radiation encountered by astronauts during...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 11 of 136
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Reply: Variation of cross-chop technique
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I have read Chee's article on posterior polar cataracts describing a similar rotationless chop technique. Similar to many innovative concepts in surgery, cross chop is a modification of preexisting techniques. Chee's success affirms my feeling that cross chop is reliable and safe; however, I would like to highlight a few...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 12 of 136
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Variation of cross-chop technique
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I read with interest the cross-chop technique described by Kim during which the chopper is used to make a horizontal chop in the heminucleus with the phaco probe bracing the fragment; the name comes from the “X” configuration caused by crossing the instruments. This technique is said to be a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 13 of 136
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Cataract and pseudophakia in elderly European drivers.
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Conclusions. Cataract is not as highly prevalent in the elderly active driving population as in the general population, but is frequently present in drivers over 65 years of age. Lower prevalence of severe bilateral cataracts in countries with mandatory tests of visual functions of drivers suggest that this could be...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 14 of 136
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Effects of intracameral use of adrenalin solution with preservative on corneal endothelium.
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Conclusions: Intracameral injection of 1:100,000 dilution adrenalin with sodium bisulfite preservative is not toxic to corneal endothelium. PMID: 20148736 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 15 Feb 2010 5:12:10 am
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Cataracts - news item 15 of 136
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Diet and visually significant cataracts in galactosaemia: is regular follow up necessary?
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Conclusion Cataracts affecting vision were not found in our cohort. A direct relationship between dietary compliance and cataract formation was not demonstrated. On the basis of our data, regular life-long ophthalmic exam of patients with classic galactosemia seems to be unnecessary. Take-home message Cataracts which develop in patients with classical...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 12 Feb 2010 6:14:33 am
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Cataracts - news item 16 of 136
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Common cholesterol drugs, statins, fight cataracts, too
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A broad new study confirms that statins, often prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, also cut the risks of cataracts in men by almost 40 percent. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 17 of 136
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One question, two answers: do the two most commonly used methods of sampling describe the length of the prospective wait for admission to hospital?
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To demonstrate that the incomplete waits captured at the time and by means of a census may not have the same distribution as the completed waits captured as a result of admission during a specified calendar period, cataracts added to waiting lists in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland between...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:07:45 pm
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Cataracts - news item 18 of 136
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Cholesterol drug may fight cataracts
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Statins, a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels, may cut the risks of cataracts in men by almost 40 percent, Tel Aviv University researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 10 Feb 2010 4:54:37 pm
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Cataracts - news item 19 of 136
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Broad New TAU Study Finds Statins Cut Cataract Risk
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Statins, a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels, have been successfully fighting heart disease for years. A new study from Tel Aviv University has now found that the same drugs cut the risks of cataracts in men by almost 40%. "Doctors have known for some time that there...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 20 of 136
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A common cholesterol drug fights cataracts, too
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(American Friends of Tel Aviv University) A broad new study from Dr. Gabriel Chodick of Tel Aviv University confirms that statins, often prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, also cuts the risks of cataracts in men by almost 40 percent. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 9 Feb 2010 4:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 21 of 136
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Rate of Endophthalmitis After Cataract Surgery in Quebec, Canada, 1996-2005 [Epidemiology]
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Conclusion Reasons that explain the apparent decrease in endophthalmitis, especially in 2005, should be explored and further research performed to understand why certain patients and regions have higher risks of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 8 Feb 2010 7:51:02 pm
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Cataracts - news item 22 of 136
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Gap junctions in inherited human disease.
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Authors: Zoidl G, Dermietzel R Gap junctions (GJ) provide direct intercellular communication. The structures underlying these cell junctions are membrane-associated channels composed of six integral membrane connexin (Cx) proteins, which can form communicating channels connecting the cytoplasms of adjacent cells. This provides coupled cells with a direct pathway for sharing...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 23 of 136
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Eye problems linked to beclomethasone
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I have been using inhaled beclomethasone and Beconase spray for asthma and allergies for three years. An optometrist warned me that he sees cases of cataracts quite often in people using steroids like these. My pulmonologist says he is not aware of any increased incidence of cataracts among patients on...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 6 Feb 2010 6:04:41 pm
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Cataracts - news item 24 of 136
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Podcast: Terry Kim, MD, on Duke Eye Center
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In this podcast, Terry Kim MD, Associate Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services, answers questions about Duke Eye Center’s vision correction options using LASIK and cataract surgery. Listen to the Podcast (Download audio) Podcast Transcript Announcer: Our first guest tonight is Dr. Terry Kim, who is a refractive surgery specialist...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 3 Feb 2010 2:19:12 pm
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Cataracts - news item 25 of 136
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Persistence with Statins and Incident Cataract: A Population-Based Historical Cohort Study.
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CONCLUSIONS: Persistent statin use was significantly protective for the incidence of cataract in men and women under 75 years of age. PMID: 20123164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 26 of 136
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Preoperative cataract grading by Scheimpflug imaging and effect on operative fluidics and phacoemulsification energy
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Conclusion: Preoperatively adjusting phaco parameters based on cataract grade helped improve overall efficiency by reducing the amount of energy and fluid used in the eye and reducing overall phaco time.Financial Disclosure: The author has no financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. Additional disclosures are found in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 27 of 136
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Rothmund-Thomson syndrome
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(RTS) is a genodermatosis presenting with a characteristic facial rash (poikiloderma) associated with short stature, sparse scalp hair, sparse or absent eyelashes and/or eyebrows, juvenile cataracts, skeletal abnormalities, radial ray defects, premature aging and a predisposition to cancer. The prevalence is unknown but around 300 cases have been reported in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 28 of 136
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Citric acid inhibits development of cataracts, proteinuria and ketosis in streptozotocin (type1) diabetic rats.
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Authors: Nagai R, Nagai M, Shimasaki S, Baynes JW, Fujiwara Y Although many fruits such as lemon and orange contain citric acid, little is known about beneficial effects of citric acid on health. Here we measured the effect of citric acid on the pathogenesis of diabetic complications in streptozotocin-induced diabetic...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 29 of 136
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Effects of estrogen and gender on cataractogenesis induced by high-LET radiation.
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Authors: Henderson MA, Valluri S, Garrett J, Lopez JT, Caperell-Grant A, Mendonca MS, Rusek A, Bigsby RM, Dynlacht JR Planning for long-duration manned lunar and interplanetary missions requires an understanding of radiation-induced cataractogenesis. Previously, it was demonstrated that low-linear energy transfer (LET) irradiation with 10 Gy of (60)Co gamma rays...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 27 Jan 2010 8:26:24 pm
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Cataracts - news item 30 of 136
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Study Shows UV-Blocking Contact Lenses Can Protect Eyes From Sun Damage
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A new study reported in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science found that UV-blocking contact lenses can reduce or eliminate the effects of the sun's harmful UV radiation. According to the article, "Prevention of UV-Induced Damage to the Anterior Segment Using Class I UV Absorbing Hydrogel Contact Lenses" (http://bit.ly/5T2feA), overexposure to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 31 of 136
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Beyond Sunglasses And Baseball Caps: Study Shows UV-Blocking Contact Lenses Can Protect Eyes From Sun Damage
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A new study reported in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science found that UV-blocking contact lenses can reduce or eliminate the effects of the sun's harmful UV radiation. According to the article, "Prevention of UV-Induced Damage to the Anterior Segment Using Class I UV Absorbing Hydrogel Contact Lenses", overexposure to UV...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 27 Jan 2010 9:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 32 of 136
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Impact of the most frequent chronic health conditions on the quality of life among people aged >15 years in Madrid
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Conclusions: Depression and ‘arthrosis/arthritis or rheumatism’ are the two chronic health conditions, which have the greatest impact on HRQL in Madrid's citizens, therefore is mandatory to propose and implement public health strategies that would reduce the prevalence and morbidity of such disorders. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:22:05 pm
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Cataracts - news item 33 of 136
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How statins may cut risk of cataracts by 40 per cent
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Men aged between 45 and 54 who took the cholesterol-lowering pills called statins virtually every day reduced their risk of cataracts later in life by 38 per cent compared with those who took them rarely. (Source: the Mail online | Health) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 15 Jan 2010 7:01:30 am
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Cataracts - news item 34 of 136
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Effect of three treatment protocols on acute ocular hypertension after phacoemulsification and aspiration of cataracts in dogs
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Conclusions Topical 0.005% latanoprost or intracameral injection of 0.3 mL of 0.01% carbachol after PA in dogs did not reduce POH or increase intraocular inflammation compared to dogs not receiving adjunctive therapy after PA of cataracts. (Source: Veterinary Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 35 of 136
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Colorful Visual Experiences During Cataract Surgery [Ophthalmic Images]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 11 Jan 2010 7:53:12 pm
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Cataracts - news item 36 of 136
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Use of a Microvascular Clip for Iris Fixation of an Intraocular Lens: A Laboratory Model [Surgical Technique]
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Here we present a potential novel surgical technique consisting of fixation of a posterior-chamber intraocular lens to the iris that may be used in the treatment of aphakia or the management of intraocular lens complications when capsular support has been compromised. The technique was performed in a laboratory model using...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 11 Jan 2010 7:53:12 pm
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Cataracts - news item 37 of 136
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August 2009 Archives Web Quiz Winner [Archives Web Quiz Winner]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 11 Jan 2010 7:53:12 pm
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Cataracts - news item 38 of 136
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Subconjunctival Delivery of Antibiotics in a Controlled-Release System: A Novel Anti-infective Prophylaxis Approach for Cataract Surgery [Laboratory Sciences]
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Conclusions Ciprofloxacin eyedrops and combined triamcinolone and ciprofloxacin were equally tolerated and efficacious. The combined triamcinolone and ciprofloxacin treatment may eliminate noncompliance issues and may prove to be a valuable clinical tool for surgical prophylaxis. Clinical Relevance The combined triamcinolone and ciprofloxacin treatment may be a new useful strategy for...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 11 Jan 2010 7:53:12 pm
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Cataracts - news item 39 of 136
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The Infant Aphakia Treatment Study: Design and Clinical Measures at Enrollment [Clinical Trial]
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Conclusions The optimal optical treatment of aphakia in infants is unknown. However, the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study was designed to provide empirical evidence of whether optical treatment with an IOL or a contact lens after unilateral cataract surgery during infancy is associated with a better visual outcome. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 11 Jan 2010 7:53:11 pm
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Cataracts - news item 40 of 136
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Neomycin/dexamethasone: Severe glaucoma and posterior subcapsular cataracts following ophthalmic administration: case report
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(Source: Reactions)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 11 Jan 2010 1:23:59 pm
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Cataracts - news item 41 of 136
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Pathology of Aging Psittacines
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Aging processes leading to specific organ problems are not obvious in aging psittacines. In general, birds live long and age slowly despite their high metabolic rates and very high total lifetime energy expenditures. Most pathologic processes seen in older parrots are generally not specific for aging because they are seen...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 42 of 136
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Centronuclear myopathy with cataracts due to a novel dynamin 2 (DNM2) mutation
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We report a girl presenting from birth with hypotonia, respiratory and feeding difficulties. Motor development was delayed and at 9years she lost the ability to walk. She had ptosis, external ophthalmoplegia and bilateral cataracts. Muscle biopsy showed increase in central nuclei with type 1 hypotrophy and fibrosis. DNM2 screening revealed...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 43 of 136
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Cataracts? A new lens enables you to read to your grandchild
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Two months ago, my eyesight had deteriorated so badly I feared I wouldn’t be able to read to my new grandson, even when wearing the strongest glasses. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 29 Dec 2009 7:50:42 am
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Cataracts - news item 44 of 136
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Increasing Access To Surgical Services In Sub-Saharan Africa
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In this week's PLoS Medicine, an international team of 42 experts lays out 4 recommendations for how to improve access to surgical services in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa suffers the world's highest burden of conditions and diseases that require surgical treatment. This burden is mainly due to injuries, obstetric complications (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 27 Dec 2009 7:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 45 of 136
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Phaco forward-chop technique for managing posterior nuclear plate of hard cataract
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Surgical management of hard cataracts can be problematic despite improvements in phacoemulsification devices. Phaco chop, considered one of the best techniques for dealing with hard cataracts, cannot always divide the hard cataract completely. We have devised a phaco forward-chop technique that can be implemented safely and efficiently following incomplete phaco...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 23 Dec 2009 1:48:36 pm
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Cataracts - news item 46 of 136
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Lens Cadmium, Lead, and Serum Vitamins C, E, and Beta Carotene in Cataractous Smoking Patients.
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Conclusion: Cadmium present in high concentrations among smokers was associated with the presence of cataracts, through induction of oxidative stress as evidenced by reduction of levels of some antioxidant studied in this work, such as vitamins E, C, and beta carotene. Thus, education of health care professionals and the public...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 22 Dec 2009 8:38:24 pm
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Nearly 100 percent of women reject tamoxifen drug despite claims that it prevents breast cancer
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(NaturalNews) A study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment has found that women overwhelmingly reject the breast cancer prevention drug tamoxifen even when given a thorough, personalized analysis of its risks and benefits. University of Michigan researchers administered the information about the drug to 632 women and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 22 Dec 2009 6:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 48 of 136
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Health News of the Day
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is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce about 2,500 items per day:Treatment with IV iron in patients with CHF and iron deficiency - with...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:53:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 49 of 136
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High-dose vitamin C may boost women's cataract risk
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who take high-dose vitamin C supplements may be increasing their risk of age-related cataracts, hint findings of a Swedish study. (Source: Reuters: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 17 Dec 2009 2:17:11 pm
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Cataracts - news item 50 of 136
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Effect of delivery of MMP inhibitors from PDMS as a model IOL material on PCO markers.
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Authors: Morarescu D, West-Mays JA, Sheardown HD Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) or secondary cataract formation, following intraocular lens implantation, is a significant complication affecting an estimated 28% of cataract patients. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been demonstrated to play a role in the formation of anterior subcapsular cataracts and it has...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 51 of 136
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Peginterferon--2a/ribavirin: First report of cataracts: case report
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(Source: Reactions) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 15 Dec 2009 1:08:48 pm
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Cataracts - news item 52 of 136
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Legacy of the Age-Related Eye Disorder Study [Clinical Trial Retrospective]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Dec 2009 7:51:41 pm
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Cataracts - news item 53 of 136
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Error in eTable in: Use of Global Visual Acuity Data in a Time Trade-off Approach to Calculate the Cost Utility of Cataract Surgery [Correction]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Dec 2009 7:51:41 pm
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Cataracts - news item 54 of 136
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Intraocular penetration of pyruvate following its topical administration in mice.
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Authors: Hegde KR, Kovtun S, Varma SD Previous studies from our laboratory have demonstrated that pyruvate, an endogenous alpha-keto acid metabolite, has a protective effect against oxidative stress induced damage to the ocular tissues including the lens, in which in addition to exerting its protective effect against tissue damage caused...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 55 of 136
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The combination of diffractive and refractive multifocal intraocular lenses to provide full visual function after cataract surgery.
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Conclusions. The combination of a far dominant refractive multifocal IOL (with better distance performance) with a near dominant diffractive multifocal IOL (with better near vision) proved to be very suitable to help meet cataract patients' visual needs. PMID: 20037914 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Ophthalmology)...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:00 pm
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[Myotonic dystrophy. 18 years experience in a neuropaediatric clinic.]
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DISCUSSION: In our experience, myotonic dystrophy is uncommon; it is often congenital, and is associated with perinatal suffering. Genetics can identify or exclude the process. This must be done on newborns who are hypotonic for an unknown reason. It should be suspected in a child who presents with motor abnormalities...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Ocular manifestations in a community-based cohort of patients with inflammatory bowel disease
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Ophthalmologic diseases in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have been reported with varying frequency, mostly from tertiary referral centers. The aim was to describe the spectrum of ophthalmologic conditions in patients with IBD in a community setting and to compare it with a control non-IBD cohort.A prospective cohort of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Effect of estrogen replacement therapy on lens epithelial cell apoptosis in an experimental rat model
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Abstract Epidemiologic studies have revealed a higher incidence of cataracts in estrogen-deprived postmenopausal women, although the pathogenic mechanism has not yet been elucidated. Apoptosis of lens epithelial cells has been associated with cataractogenesis. The aim of the study reported here was to investigate the effect of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 4 Dec 2009 8:17:41 pm
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Regarding Cataracts in Airline Pilots
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(Source: Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Fri, 4 Dec 2009 2:12:20 pm
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Human Ultraviolet Radiation Cataracts (With 1 color plate)
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Ophthalmic Res 1980;12:303-314 (DOI:10.1159/000265094) (Source: Ophthalmic Research)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Human and Monkey Lenses Cultured with Calcium Ionophore Form {alpha}B-Crystallin Lacking the C-Terminal Lysine, a Prominent Feature of Some Human Cataracts [Lens]
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Culture of human and monkey lenses in calcium ionophore caused the specific loss of the C-terminal lysine of B-crystallin. This cleavage was reproduced by carboxypeptidase E in vitro, may be caused by calcium uptake in the lens, and is also a major change seen in some cataractous human lenses. (Source:...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 2 Dec 2009 9:38:01 pm
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Binocular function in pseudophakic children.
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CONCLUSION: Although satisfactory motor alignment, fusion, and some stereopsis are present in the majority of patients, fine stereoacuity is uncommon in pseudophakic children. PMID: 20126487 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Hope and major strides for genetic diseases of the eye.
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This article is a perspective on recent advances in the field of ophthalmic genetics. PMID: 20090202 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Genetics)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Mouse models of cataract.
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In conclusion, a broad variety of hereditary congenital cataracts are well understood at the molecular level. Further, expression patterns of the affected genes in several other tissues and organs outside the eye, is making it increasingly clear that isolated cataracts are the exception rather than the rule. By further understanding...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Factors that influence intraocular pressure after cataract surgery in primary glaucoma.
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Conclusions: Primary small-incision cataract surgery using phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens implantation may be the procedure of choice in patients with medically controlled glaucoma and coexisting visually significant cataracts, considering the highest preoperative IOP and number of antiglaucoma medications in POAG and PACG, and the area of peripheral anterior synechiae...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Characteristics of Long-Term Immunosuppressive Therapy in Chinese Pediatric Renal Transplant Patients: A Single-Center Experience
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Conclusions: Cyclosporine or tacrolimus, plus mycophenolate mofetil or azathioprine, and prednisone triple therapies showed promising long-term results with similar efficacy and safety in pediatric renal recipients. Periodic drug level monitoring is required to facilitate individualization of immunosuppressive regimens. Drug doses and levels differed markedly from non-Chinese patients because of the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Megakaryocyte and platelet abnormalities in a patient with a W33C mutation in the conserved SH3-like domain of myosin heavy chain IIA.
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We describe a patient with a Trp33Cys missense mutation in the SH3-like domain of MHC-IIA. Abnormal platelet function was observed using platelet aggregometry with the agonists epinephrine and adenosine diphosphate (ADP). Patient granulocytes and megakaryocytes, but not platelets, contained abnormal MHC-IIA inclusions visualised by confocal immunofluorescence or electron microscopy. Megakaryocytes...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Congenital Cataract Cost
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Medical decision and policy-making are increasingly driven by cost-effectiveness data. Ideally, for decisions on resource allocation, a comprehensive societal perspective is taken that includes all costs and benefits, regardless of who incurs the costs and who obtains the benefits. However, calculation of the cost-effectiveness from the societal perspective is complicated...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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5. Nonmalignant Diseases after the Chernobyl Catastrophe
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This section describes the spectrum and the scale of the nonmalignant diseases that have been found among exposed populations. Adverse effects as a result of Chernobyl irradiation have been found in every group that has been studied. Brain damage has been found in individuals directly exposed[mdash]liquidators and those living in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Epidemiology of open-globe trauma in the southeast of Spain.
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Conclusions. The incidence of OGT in the southeast of Spain is very high, being in most cases produced by accidents while using wire in greenhouses. This provokes severe monocular visual loss among the young population. PMID: 19967664 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: European Journal of Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Retinoblastoma Radiotherapy Boosts Cataract Risk
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Radiotherapy for retinoblastoma in childhood greatly increases the subsequent risk of cataracts, researchers report in the November issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 23 Nov 2009 7:33:42 pm
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Why LASIK was Invented?
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This simple question is profound, because it touches on an invention that has changed the way in which the world views vision correction and has helped millions of people worldwide to see better without the aid of glasses or contact lenses. For perhaps millions of years, much of human kind...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 22 Nov 2009 2:57:38 pm
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Systematic Review: Comparative Effectiveness of Medications to Reduce Risk for Primary Breast Cancer.
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Conclusion: Three medications reduce risk for primary breast cancer but increase risk for thromboembolic events (tamoxifen, raloxifene), endometrial cancer (tamoxifen), or stroke (tibolone). Primary Funding Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. PMID: 19920271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Internal Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Health Tip: Signs That You Have Cataracts
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Changes in your vision (Source: Forbes.com Health News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 11 Nov 2009 1:00:00 pm
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The world's most common operation
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As a number of as 10 million people around the world suffer from cataracts. Thomas Kohnen of the Goethe University in Frankfurt and his coauthors discuss cataract surgery with the implantation of an artificial lens in the current issue of Deutsches rzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009; 106[43]: 695and#65533;)........ (Source:...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 10 Nov 2009 1:55:46 pm
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National Briefing | West: California: Hospital Warns of Cataracts Risk in CT Scans
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A Los Angeles hospital where patients were exposed to X-ray radiation overdoses during CT scans said its investigation found the patients could be at higher risk of cataracts. (Source: NYT > Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 10 Nov 2009 5:34:45 am
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{alpha}1-Adrenergic Blockers and Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome [Commentary]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Nov 2009 7:51:48 pm
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Is the Risk of Incidence or Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Increased After Cataract Surgery? [Editorial]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Nov 2009 7:51:48 pm
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Mutational Hot Spot Potential of a Novel Base Pair Mutation of the CSPG2 Gene in a Family With Wagner Syndrome [Ophthalmic Molecular Genetics]
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Conclusion Mutation screening of CSPG2 in autosomal dominant vitreoretinopathy families is important for accurate diagnosis. Clinical Relevance This study underscores the importance of obtaining extensive pedigree information and comparative ophthalmologic clinical information, as the phenotypic findings may vary greatly among independent family members. The study also affirms the paradigm shift...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Nov 2009 7:51:48 pm
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Risk of Cataract Extraction Among Adult Retinoblastoma Survivors [Epidemiology]
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Conclusions The results emphasize the importance of ophthalmologic examination of retinoblastoma survivors who have undergone radiotherapy. The risk of cataract extraction in untreated eyes with retinoblastoma is comparable with the risk of the general population. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Nov 2009 7:51:48 pm
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Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration After Cataract Surgery [Clinical Sciences]
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Conclusion The low incidence rate of neovascular AMD development between 1 week and 1 year after cataract surgery did not support the hypothesis that cataract surgery increases the risk of AMD progression. Several eyes appeared to have disease progression on postsurgery week 1 fluorescein angiograms, suggesting that many cases of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 9 Nov 2009 7:51:48 pm
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Aqueous humor level of sCD44 in patients with degenerative myopia and primary open-angle glaucoma
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Background: The transmembrane glycoprotein CD44 is a major hyaluronan cell surface receptor widely distributed in eye tissues and fluids. The shed ectodomain of CD44 is termed soluble CD44 and is toxic to human retinal ganglion cells in cell culture. The purpose of this study was to investigate the concentration of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome with a novel STAT3 mutation.
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Authors: Anolik R, Elmariah S, Lehrhoff S, Votava HJ, Martiniuk FT, Levis W A 35-year-old man with severe eczematous dermatitis and recurrent staphylococcal skin infections, some of which required hospitalization, is presented. Other medical concerns include recurrent oral staphylococcal infections, otitis media, ocular herpes simplex virus keratitis, asthma, steroid-induced gastritis,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 7 Nov 2009 9:36:03 pm
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Abbott completes acquisition of Visiogen
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Abbott Laboratories has completed its acquisition of privately held eye-care company Visiogen, adding to its vision-care business an accommodating IOL technology (Synchrony) designed to address presbyopia in patients with cataracts. (Source: Modern Medicine)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Oh Baby! Infant Cataracts a Worse Problem Than Thought
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Baby Carter Moll's struggle with infant cataracts is not rare, doctors say. (Source: ABC News: Health) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 2 Nov 2009 4:48:16 pm
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Sensitivity of Ocular Anterior Chamber Tissues to Oxidative Damage and Its Relevance to the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma [Glaucoma]
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This study evaluates the susceptibility to oxidative stress of anterior chamber components providing evidence that trabecular meshwork is the most sensitive tissue. (Source: Investigative Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 2 Nov 2009 2:54:17 pm
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Oh Baby! Suffering From Cataracts
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Baby Carter Moll's struggle with infant cataracts is not rare, doctors say. (Source: ABC News: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 2 Nov 2009 1:19:12 pm
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Baby Suffers From Cataracts
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Baby Carter Moll's struggle with infant cataracts is not rare, doctors say. (Source: ABC News: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:48:16 am
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Comparison of Preoperative Nd:YAG Laser Anterior Capsulotomy Versus Two-Stage Curvilinear Capsulorhexis in Phacoemulsification of White Intumescent Cataracts.
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CONCLUSION:Preoperative Nd:YAG laser anterior capsulotomy is a safe technique in decompressing the capsular bag before phacoemulsification of white intumescent cataracts with liquefied cortex. PMID: 19928724 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging : the Official Journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye) MedWorm...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Role of ultrasound and biomicroscopy in evaluation of anterior segment anatomy in congenital and developmental cataract cases
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Conclusion: Ultrasound biomicroscopy is a valuable tool for evaluating childhood cataracts and associated ocular anomalies as well as anterior segment biometric characteristics. (Source: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 31 Oct 2009 1:44:12 pm
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Strong association between myotonic dystrophy type 2 and autoimmune diseases
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Conclusion: The results provide new insight into the clinical picture of DM2. In addition, possible explanations for the association between DM2 and autoimmune diseases are proposed. (Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 28 Oct 2009 9:41:39 pm
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Trends in ophthalmic surgery in Ireland
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Conclusion These data suggest that surgical numbers in ophthalmology in Ireland are increasing and the relative proportions are changing. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PapersDOI 10.1007/BF03169127Authors V. W. Long, Mater Misericordiae Hospital Eccles Street Dublin 7C. J. O’Brien, Mater Misericordiae Hospital Eccles Street Dublin 7 Journal Irish Journal of Medical...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 28 Oct 2009 5:58:37 am
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Glaucoma and Helicobacter pylori infection: correlations and controversies.
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Authors: Izzotti A, Saccà SC, Bagnis A, Recupero SM A possible association between Helicobacter pylori infection (fig 1) and eye diseases, including Sjögren syndrome, blepharitis, central serous chorioretinopathy and uveitis, has been proposed. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, after cataracts, and the leading cause...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 28 Oct 2009 4:36:15 am
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Cataract Surgery in the Glaucoma Patient
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The coexistence of cataract and glaucoma is common and management of a cataract can have significant impact on the glaucoma status of a patient. This text focuses on the treatment of cataract in the setting of glaucoma using an evidence-based medicine approach. Managing cataracts to the best advantage of the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:02:39 pm
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Mutation in HSF4 is associated with hereditary cataract in the Australian Shepherd
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Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in dogs with approximately 100 breeds affected by primary hereditary forms. Despite the large number of breeds affected with hereditary cataracts (HC) little is known about the genetics of the condition, and to date only a single gene, HSF4, has been implicated in...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:00 pm
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A multicenter study on the health-related quality of life of cataract patients: Baseline data
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Conclusions The participants of this study were patients with unoperated cataract, and thus the decline of HR-QOL was modest. The survey of health events, however, revealed that the visual constraint has a certain impact on the daily lives of the older population. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical InvestigationDOI 10.1007/s10384-009-0709-0Authors Masakazu...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 21 Oct 2009 6:41:33 pm
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Effect of 5-S-GAD on UV-B-induced cataracts in rats
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Conclusion 5-S-GAD eyedrop application may delay the progression of UV-B-induced cataract in rats. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Laboratory InvestigationDOI 10.1007/s10384-009-0695-2Authors Hiroyoshi Kawada, Kanazawa Medical University Department of Ophthalmology Ishikawa JapanMasami Kojima, Kanazawa Medical University Department of Ophthalmology Ishikawa JapanTakahito Kimura, Teika Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Toyama JapanShunji Natori, National Institute of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 21 Oct 2009 6:41:28 pm
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We Don't Know What We're Missing
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There are experiences with nature - so beautiful, so deep - that we're losing. We don't have to lose them. We can chose otherwise.But it's difficult to chose otherwise because we're hardly aware of what we're missing. Why are we hardly aware? One explanation that I wrote of last month [...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 17 Oct 2009 3:35:34 pm
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FULL COVERAGE: OnCall+ Eye Health Center
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Get expert answers to your questions on cataracts, glaucoma, LASIK and more. (Source: ABC News: Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 13 Oct 2009 5:32:46 pm
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Canadian Health Care: A Question of Access [Editorial]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Oct 2009 6:51:57 pm
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EDITORIAL: Canadian Health Care: A Question of Access
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Oct 2009 6:51:57 pm
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Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment in Chinese Adults in Urban Southern China: The Liwan Eye Study [Epidemiology]
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Conclusion The majority of eye diseases leading to visual impairment are potentially treatable in this population. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Oct 2009 6:51:56 pm
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Contributions of the Capsulorrhexis to Straylight [Clinical Sciences]
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Conclusions The influence of size and opacity of the capsulorrhexis via straylight is described in a quantitative model. Capsulorrhexis size must be greater than 4 mm to prevent functional problems at night. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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Endothelial Cell Loss and Surgically Induced Astigmatism After Sutureless Large-Incision Manual Cataract Extraction (SLIMCE) [Clinical Sciences]
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Conclusions SLIMCE is a safe and effective manual cataract extraction technique with low rates of surgically induced astigmatism and endothelial cell loss. In view of its low cost, SLIMCE may have a potential role in reducing cataract blindness in developing countries. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Oct 2009 6:51:56 pm
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EPIDEMIOLOGY: Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment in Chinese Adults in Urban Southern China: The Liwan Eye Study
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Conclusion The majority of eye diseases leading to visual impairment are potentially treatable in this population. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 12 Oct 2009 6:51:56 pm
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CLINICAL SCIENCES: Contributions of the Capsulorrhexis to Straylight
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Conclusions The influence of size and opacity of the capsulorrhexis via straylight is described in a quantitative model. Capsulorrhexis size must be greater than 4 mm to prevent functional problems at night. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu...
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CLINICAL SCIENCES: Endothelial Cell Loss and Surgically Induced Astigmatism After Sutureless Large-Incision Manual Cataract Extraction (SLIMCE)
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Conclusions SLIMCE is a safe and effective manual cataract extraction technique with low rates of surgically induced astigmatism and endothelial cell loss. In view of its low cost, SLIMCE may have a potential role in reducing cataract blindness in developing countries. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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Spirulina helps treat anemia
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(NaturalNews) Many people don't know this, but spirulina is an outstanding dietary aid to help prevent (or reverse) anemia. What follows is a compilation of expert quotations on precisely this topic, cited from some of the most authoritative books and authors in the world. Feel free to cite this information...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sat, 10 Oct 2009 6:00:00 am
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Acquired severe hypercholesterolemia and hypoalphalipoproteinemia
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A 51-year-old woman of French-Canadian descent with obesity (body mass index 37kg/m2), hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes was admitted to the hospital with altered mental state, jaundice, and diarrhea. She had evidence of microvascular complications, including cataracts, peripheral neuropathy, and diabetic nephropathy. There was a significant family history...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Incidence of Dislocation of Intraocular Lenses and Pseudophakodonesis 10 Years after Cataract Surgery
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Conclusions: The 10-year cumulative incidence of dislocated IOLs needing surgical attention was low in this population-based cohort with a high frequency of PEX. Early dislocation did not occur in any of the patients. The risk of this complication in an individual patient seems to be low. Because of the large...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Ocular Alterations In Patients of Alopecia Areata F1000 Ranking "Must Read" and "Changes Clinical Practice"
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Corticosteroid patches for alopecia areata (AA) are significantly associated with cataracts and lens changes. All AA patients alopecia should have a rigorous ophthalmological examination before starting treatment. Faculty of 1000 Medicine (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
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ESI-MS/MS quantification of 7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one facilitates rapid, convenient diagnostic testing for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis.
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CONCLUSION: Quantification of the bile acid precursor 7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one with LC-ESI-MS/MS is a novel approach to improved diagnostic testing of plasma for CTX, amenable to high-throughput analysis and automated sample handling. Development of ESI-MS/MS methodology should make CTX testing more widely available and facilitate easier diagnosis of CTX. PMID: 19808031 [PubMed...
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Cloning, localization, and functional expression of the electrogenic Na+ bicarbonate cotransporter (NBCe1) from zebrafish
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Mutations in the electrogenic Na+/nHCO3– cotransporter (NBCe1, SLC4A4) cause severe proximal renal tubular acidosis, glaucoma, and cataracts in humans, indicating NBCe1 has a critical role in acid-base homeostasis and ocular fluid transport. To better understand the homeostatic roles and protein ontogeny of NBCe1, we have cloned, localized, and downregulated NBCe1...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 1 Oct 2009 8:03:08 pm
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Cataracts - news item 114 of 136
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The Association between Self-Reported Cataracts and St. John's Wort.
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Conclusions: The results of the current study provide support for an association between SJW use and cataracts. Based on the methodological limitations of this study, further investigation is required. PMID: 19895314 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Current Eye Research)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 115 of 136
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Reply
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To the Editor: We thank the correspondents for their interest in our article. Drs. Pehere, Chandrasekhar, and Kekunnaya raise 4 issues. First, they state that there is evidence to suggest that cataract surgery in the first month of life is associated with a high risk of glaucoma. This association, which...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 116 of 136
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The critical period for surgical treatment of dense congenital bilateral cataracts
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To the Editor: We congratulate Birch and colleagues for their important contribution to the study of surgical treatment of bilateral dense congenital cataracts. We would like to make the following observations. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 117 of 136
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Successful treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis with topical cyclosporine and heparin
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We present a case of ligneous conjunctivitis and cataracts in a 10-year-old boy with a positive family history of the disease and consanguinity. His condition was managed with topical cyclosporine, heparin, and steroids. (Source: Journal of AAPOS)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 118 of 136
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The value of serial personal photographs in timing the onset of unilateral cataracts in children
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Conclusions: Serial personal photographs are sometimes helpful in determining whether cataracts are acquired. However, the usefulness of personal photographs alone in predicting the visual outcome after cataract surgery was limited in this small, retrospective study. (Source: Journal of AAPOS) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 119 of 136
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Issues Involving the Management of the Visually Impaired Patient.
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Authors: Pandit RL, Pandit JC Blindness or low vision affects more than 3 million Americans 40 years and older, and this number is projected to reach 5.5 million by 2020. In addition to treating a patient's vision loss and comorbid medical issues, physicians must be aware of the physical limitations...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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A case report of spontaneous mutation (C33>U) in the iron-responsive element of l-ferritin causing hyperferritinemia-cataract syndrome.
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A case report of spontaneous mutation (C33>U) in the iron-responsive element of l-ferritin causing hyperferritinemia-cataract syndrome. Blood Cells Mol Dis. 2009 Oct 1; Authors: Cao W, McMahon M, Wang B, O'Connor R, Clarkson M The hereditary hyperferritinemia cataract syndrome (HHCS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by juvenile-onset cataracts and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 121 of 136
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What eye care patients should know about nutrition
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A growing body of evidence suggests certain nutrients help maintain healthy vision by reducing the risk of age-related eye disease and even improve visual function. Age-related eye disease is a growing problem in the United States. Advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects more than 1.75 million individuals in the United...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 122 of 136
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Long-term Tamoxifen Use Increases Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer
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(NaturalNews) Women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER positive) breast cancer are commonly prescribed the drug tamoxifen because it blocks the effects of estrogen in breast tissue. In fact, long-term tamoxifen use among ER positive breast cancer survivors has become a standard therapy. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), side effects...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 28 Sep 2009 6:00:00 am
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Cataracts - news item 123 of 136
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Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Can Cause Lifelong Ills
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Children with minimal-change nephrotic syndrome are at increased risk for osteoporosis, hypertension, sperm abnormalities and cataracts if the condition persists beyond puberty, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. (Source: Modern Medicine) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Decrease and conquer: Phacoemulsification technique for hard nucleus cataracts
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I describe a technique to improve the control and safety of phacoemulsification during hard nucleus cataract surgery. Whereas the goal of the conventional nucleofractis technique is complete fragmentation of the lens, the technique aims to separate the endonuclear core from the epinucleus. This is done in 3 steps: circumferential disassembly,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 24 Sep 2009 4:02:17 pm
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Endocapsular deep-wedge-removal phacofracture
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We present a nucleus disassembly technique that allows safe debulking of two thirds of the nucleus by removal of a deep, central, equilateral triangular wedge of nucleus with no manipulation or rotation. The resulting equilateral triangular wedge-shaped cavity yields 3 points of weakness at each corner that facilitate cracking the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 24 Sep 2009 4:02:17 pm
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Ocular Manifestation in Treated Multibacillary Hansen's Disease
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Conclusions: Patients who have completed treatment for multibacillary HD continue to have significant ocular morbidity. A history of specific eye symptoms can be the basis for referral by field staff.Financial Disclosure(s): Proprietary or commercial disclosure may be found after the references. (Source: Ophthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 127 of 136
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Ocular late effects in childhood and adolescent cancer survivors: A report from the childhood cancer survivor study
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Approximately 80% of children currently survive 5 years following diagnosis of their cancer. Studies based on limited data have implicated certain cancer therapies in the development of ocular sequelae in these survivors.The Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) is a retrospective cohort study investigating health outcomes of 5+ year survivors diagnosed...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Characterization of the dwg mutations: dwg and dwgBayer are new mutant alleles of the Ggt1 gene
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In this study we characterized dwg mutations by investigating their association with the Ggt1 gene. Histological analysis revealed reduced numbers of proliferative and hypertrophic chondrocytes in the growth plate of dwg/dwg mice, which are characteristic abnormalities observed in GGT1-deficient mice. To identify the causative mutations of dwg mutations, we analyzed...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:41:47 am
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Age-Related Hyperplasia of the Nonpigmented Ciliary Body Epithelium (Fuchs Adenoma) Simulating a Ciliary Body Malignant Neoplasm [Research Letters]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Sep 2009 6:51:33 pm
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Use of Global Visual Acuity Data in a Time Trade-off Approach to Calculate the Cost Utility of Cataract Surgery: Methodological Issues of Cost-Utility Comparisons [Editorial]
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Sep 2009 6:51:33 pm
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Use of Global Visual Acuity Data in a Time Trade-off Approach to Calculate the Cost Utility of Cataract Surgery [Socioeconomics and Health Services]
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Conclusions The TTO approach demonstrates that cataract surgery is extremely cost-effective. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 14 Sep 2009 6:51:33 pm
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RESEARCH LETTERS: Age-Related Hyperplasia of the Nonpigmented Ciliary Body Epithelium (Fuchs Adenoma) Simulating a Ciliary Body Malignant Neoplasm
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 133 of 136
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EDITORIAL: Use of Global Visual Acuity Data in a Time Trade-off Approach to Calculate the Cost Utility of Cataract Surgery: Methodological Issues of Cost-Utility Comparisons
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(Source: Archives of Opthalmology) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Cataracts - news item 134 of 136
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SOCIOECONOMICS AND HEALTH SERVICES: Use of Global Visual Acuity Data in a Time Trade-off Approach to Calculate the Cost Utility of Cataract Surgery
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Conclusions The TTO approach demonstrates that cataract surgery is extremely cost-effective. (Source: Archives of Opthalmology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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Three hundred and three dogs with cataracts seen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Conclusions Toy Poodles are a popular breed in Rio de Janeiro. Without regulations on breeding, the prevalence of cataracts may increase rapidly. Furthermore, due to the relatively late onset of cataract formation in the Toy Poodle (mean 8.2 years of age), affected animals may have produced several litters of puppies....
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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LETTERS: Tamsulosin and Ophthalmic Adverse Events After Cataract Surgery
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(Source: JAMA)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Cataracts Mon, 7 Sep 2009 10:00:00 pm
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