Psychology & Psychiatry
The eyes have it—promising outlook for psychiatric test
A pioneering test to help diagnose mental health disorders is a step closer to being used in hospitals and clinics.
Oct 30, 2015
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Health
Two more brands of eye drops recalled over infection risks
U.S. federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eye drops.
Mar 8, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Open-angle glaucoma up 22 percent in last 10 years
(HealthDay)—The prevalence of open-angle glaucoma has increased more than 20 percent in the last 10 years and currently affects more than 2.7 million Americans age 40 years and older, according to a report from Prevent ...
Jan 1, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Vision trouble can dim life's prospects
(HealthDay)—People with vision problems may face a higher risk of unemployment, poverty and mental health problems, a new British study suggests.
Jul 28, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 tied to rare but severe eye infection
(HealthDay)—A rare, sight-stealing infection might be triggered by COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Dec 14, 2020
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Genetics
Gene clues to glaucoma risk
Scientists on Sunday said they had identified six genetic variants linked to glaucoma, a discovery that should help earlier diagnosis and better treatment for this often-debilitating eye disease.
Aug 31, 2014
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Ophthalmology
Faulty eye product costs 13 Spaniards their sight: officials
A faulty substance used in eye operations has cost 13 Spaniards their sight in one eye and left 28 other patients also suffering injuries, health authorities announced Saturday.
Oct 31, 2015
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Ophthalmology
Higher case load lowers cost of repairing bones that protect eye
Adding to evidence that "high-volume" specialty care in busy teaching hospitals leads to efficiencies unavailable in community hospitals, a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers finds that patients undergoing repair of traumatic ...
Dec 3, 2013
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Ophthalmology
Fish oil supplements and dry eyes
Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it true that fish oil or an omega-3 supplement can help people with dry eyes? If I decide to take them, do omega-3 supplements have any side effects I should worry about?
Nov 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Super cell to contain deadly Ebola virus discovered in Australia
A super cell in the eye has been discovered that can stop the deadly Ebola virus.
Jul 18, 2017
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