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Vision of mountain climbers not adversely affected despite presence of edema at altitudes up to 6,300 meters

Swelling commonly occurs in the corneas of mountain climbers, but does not appear to affect vision at altitudes of up to 6,300 meters (about 20,670 feet), according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

10 Feb 2010

Autism Speaks: Ten most significant autism research achievements in 2009

Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization has released its annual list of the 10 most significant research achievements to have impacted autism during the previous year. Every year, Autism Speaks documents the progress made toward its mission to discover the causes and treatment for autism spectrum disorders, and compiles a list of the 10 most significant research achievements to have impacted autism during the previous year.

10 Feb 2010

Cholesterol lowering drugs also reduce risk of developing cataracts

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%.

10 Feb 2010

GA²LEN and EAACI warn: Older antihistamines in OTC allergy medications may be hazardous

A joint GA²LEN /EAACI report to be published in "Allergy" and available online on 8 February reviews new data on the treatment of allergies with older antihistamines compared with newer, second-generation H1-antihistamines. The research was funded by GA²LEN, an EU-funded Network of Excellence.

10 Feb 2010

FDA grants marketing clearance for Volcano's Eagle Eye Platinum digital IVUS catheter

Volcano Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision intravascular therapy guidance tools designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Eagle Eye® Platinum digital IVUS catheter in the United States.

9 Feb 2010

Egg consumption does not raise blood cholesterol

February is American Heart Month, which means it's time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in America.

9 Feb 2010

LCA-Vision announces fourth quarter 2009 operational and financial results

LCA-Vision Inc., a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus® brand, today announced financial and operating results for the three and 12 month periods ended December 31, 2009.

9 Feb 2010

Thrombogenics announces publication of positive microplasmin Phase II trial results

ThromboGenics NV, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative treatments for eye disease, vascular disease and cancer, announces today that the positive microplasmin Phase II trial results, evaluating the product's efficacy and safety in patients who require vitrectomy, have been published in the prestigious American Academy of Ophthalmology's Journal, Ophthalmology, the leading journal for the vitreoretinal community.

9 Feb 2010

Researchers explore cellular networks that regulate cell morphology

Cellular imaging offers a wealth of data about how cells respond to stimuli, but harnessing this technique to study biological systems is a daunting challenge.

9 Feb 2010

Glaucoma medications appear to reduce mortality risk

Glaucoma patients who take medication for the condition appear to have a reduced likelihood of death, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

9 Feb 2010

MCGHealth Children's Medical Center installs new playground to promote physical and occupational therapy

PLAYTIME LLC is pleased to announce the installation of a new, colorful dinosaur-themed indoor playground at MCGHealth Children's Medical Center in Augusta, GA.

8 Feb 2010

lucy activewear announces commitment to Off the Mat, Into the World

In 2010, lucy activewear has committed to make a donation to Off the Mat, Into the World®, a non-profit co-founded by international yoga instructor Seane Corn, to support Off the Mat’s mission of inspiring conscious, sustainable community service through the power of yoga.

8 Feb 2010

ZeaVision launches online campaign to raise awareness on Age-related Macular Degeneration

ZeaVision, LLC launched a unique online campaign to increase awareness about Age-related Macular Degeneration during February for AMD Awareness Month.

6 Feb 2010

Visionworks launches optical retail center in Cranberry Commons Mall

Today Cranberry residents will see the grand opening of the first Visionworks® location in western PA. Visionworks is a full-service optical retail center that features several thousand private label and designer frames along with contact lenses at value prices.

6 Feb 2010

Sunridge International extends distribution contract with Beijing Vision World Trading

Sunridge International announced today that they have extended the exclusive distribution agreement with Beijing Vision World Trading Co., Ltd. for an additional 4 years.

6 Feb 2010

Study suggests molecules and pathways in mood regulation and circadian rhythms are intertwined

Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered unexpected properties for a precursor to melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep cycles.

5 Feb 2010

Virginia Tech professor wins grant to formulate mathematical framework for flu prevention

An assistant professor with the Virginia Tech College of Engineering has won a $750,000 federal grant to formulate a mathematical framework that can track the spread of pandemics among populations and malware across wireless computer networks, as well as how a blackout occurring on one major power grid can cause a cascade of additional neighboring networks to fail.

5 Feb 2010

Elephantiasis and river blindness: MSU researcher receives $2M for reformulating flubendazole

In an effort to eliminate the tropical diseases elephantiasis and river blindness, a Michigan State University researcher has been awarded $2 million to reformulate an existing drug that could stop the debilitating diseases in their tracks.

5 Feb 2010

New research reveals flying bats apply the laws of sonar physics to locate objects in the dark

The best way to track a moving object with a flashlight might be to aim it to one side, catching the object in the edge of the beam rather than the center. New research at the Weizmann Institute of Science reveals that bats, which 'see' with beams of sound waves, skew their beams off-center when they want to locate an object. The research, which recently appeared in Science, shows that this strategy is the most efficient for locating objects.

5 Feb 2010

Paloma Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval to enter Phase I studies with P529

Paloma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has received acceptance of its IND to enter Phase I studies with Palomid 529 (P529) in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

5 Feb 2010

Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

Vision of mountain climbers not adversely affected despite presence of edema at altitudes up to 6,300 meters

Autism Speaks: Ten most significant autism research achievements in 2009

Cholesterol lowering drugs also reduce risk of developing cataracts

GA²LEN and EAACI warn: Older antihistamines in OTC allergy medications may be hazardous

FDA grants marketing clearance for Volcano's Eagle Eye Platinum digital IVUS catheter

Egg consumption does not raise blood cholesterol

LCA-Vision announces fourth quarter 2009 operational and financial results

Thrombogenics announces publication of positive microplasmin Phase II trial results

Researchers explore cellular networks that regulate cell morphology

Glaucoma medications appear to reduce mortality risk

MCGHealth Children's Medical Center installs new playground to promote physical and occupational therapy

lucy activewear announces commitment to Off the Mat, Into the World

ZeaVision launches online campaign to raise awareness on Age-related Macular Degeneration

Visionworks launches optical retail center in Cranberry Commons Mall

Sunridge International extends distribution contract with Beijing Vision World Trading

Study suggests molecules and pathways in mood regulation and circadian rhythms are intertwined

Virginia Tech professor wins grant to formulate mathematical framework for flu prevention

Elephantiasis and river blindness: MSU researcher receives $2M for reformulating flubendazole

New research reveals flying bats apply the laws of sonar physics to locate objects in the dark

Paloma Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval to enter Phase I studies with P529

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