Health
Pond scum holds dangers for people, pets
(HealthDay)—Blue-green algae is found in lakes and ponds across the United States and is a threat to both people and pets, an expert warns.
Jul 30, 2013
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Genetics
Interferon-beta aids balance and movement in mice with spinocerebellar ataxia 7
The group of genetic conditions known as spinocerebellar ataxias currently have no treatment or cure and are always fatal, in the case of affected children at an early age. Symptoms include a progressive lack of co-ordination ...
Jun 9, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Physiotherapy patient interaction a key ingredient to pain reduction, research says
How many times have you been to a physiotherapist where you've had more time in the waiting room than face-time with the physio?
Jun 5, 2013
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Immunology
Molecular basis identified for tissue specific immune regulation in the eye and kidney
Scientists at The University of Manchester have made important advances in understanding why our immune system can attack our own tissues resulting in eye and kidney diseases. It is hoped the research will pave the way for ...
Feb 20, 2013
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Health
Benefits of higher oxygen, breathing device persist after infancy
By the time they reached toddlerhood, very preterm infants originally treated with higher oxygen levels continued to show benefits when compared to a group treated with lower oxygen levels, according to a follow-up study ...
Dec 27, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Age-related macular degeneration treatment works even with other eye problem
The primary treatment for wet macular degeneration, a chronic eye condition that causes vision loss, is effective even if patients have macular traction problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows. The findings will be presented ...
Nov 11, 2012
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Medications
Drug approved for symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion
(HealthDay)—Jetrea (ocriplasmin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat an eye condition called symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (VMA).
Oct 19, 2012
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Medications
FDA approves drug to treat diabetic macular edema
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced its approval of Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) for the treatment of diabetic macular edema, or DME, an eye condition in people with diabetes that causes blurred vision, ...
Aug 13, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Study confirms genetic predictor for Fuchs' corneal dystrophy
Mayo Clinic and University of Oregon researchers have confirmed that a genetic factor called a repeating trinucleotide is a strong predictor of an individual's risk of developing the eye condition Fuchs' dystrophy. The findings ...
May 7, 2012
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Ophthalmology
Caffeine use may offer relief for millions of dry eye sufferers
Researchers at the University of Tokyo's School of Medicine have shown for the first time that caffeine intake can significantly increase the eye's ability to produce tears, a finding that could improve treatment of dry eye ...
Apr 17, 2012
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