More than 150 children dead in Zimbabwe measles outbreak
A measles outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed at least 157 children, with more than 2,000 infections reported across the country, the government said on Tuesday.
Aug 17, 2022
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Vision Disorders
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COVID-19 vaccination rates lower among adults with vision, hearing disability
COVID-19 vaccine initiation is lower among adults with vision or hearing disabilities compared with adults without disabilities, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Aug 12, 2022
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New insights on childhood glaucoma
Children and adolescents living with glaucoma develop a high level of emotional and social resilience to cope with this rare chronic eye condition, a new Flinders University study reveals.
Aug 12, 2022
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Study uncovers how blind and visually impaired individuals navigate social challenges
A recent study highlights the range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness or visual impairment encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges, and outlines strategies people with visual impairment ...
Aug 9, 2022
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The tongue: How one of the body's most sensitive organs is helping blind people 'see'
Ever wondered why kissing feels better than holding hands? The tongue is a pretty incredible piece of kit, though notoriously difficult to study, due to its position inside the mouth. Obviously, it gives us access to the ...
Aug 2, 2022
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How does stroke impact your vision?
The visual pathway is very long and goes from the eyes to the occipital lobe, which is the region in the cerebral hemisphere that processes vision. Since the visual pathway goes through the cerebral hemisphere on each side, ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Trauma of diagnosis stays with eye disease patients
The way in which a patient is told they have serious eye disease can impact their psychological health and ability to cope with their condition in the long-term, according to new research published in the open-access journal ...
Jul 22, 2022
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Methanol in South Africa teen deaths often fatal
Methanol was found in the blood of the 21 teenagers who died last month in a bar in South Africa's city of East London, according to a health official. Methanol—often called wood alcohol—is a toxic chemical and if ingested ...
Jul 19, 2022
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Guidance issued for managing visual disorders after pediatric concussion
In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online July 18 in Pediatrics, guidance is presented for the management of visual disorders following a concussion among children.
Jul 18, 2022
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Geographic variation identified in prevalence of visual acuity loss
There is considerable variation in county-level prevalence of visual acuity or blindness, with a positive correlation between visual acuity loss or blindness and the percentage of the population living below the poverty level, ...
Jul 8, 2022
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