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Warning signs and the latest treatment options for rosacea

For most people, a flushed face is a typical reaction to emotions ranging from excitement to embarrassment and sometimes even anger.

13 Oct 2004

Research findings represents a step toward understanding the machinery by which the brain processes decisions

While neurobiologists have long suspected that certain regions of the brain are specifically involved in making decisions, the challenge has been to develop rigorous laboratory behavioral experiments that could pinpoint those areas.

13 Oct 2004

Transparent gel could soon become the first and best choice for sealing corneal incisions

The substance, known as a hydrogel, promises to be a useful tool in the kit used for the most common of ophthalmic surgeries: cataract removal. Currently, 11 million such surgeries are performed worldwide annually, a figure expected to increase as the world's population grows older.

12 Oct 2004

A unique new non-invasive technique for high resolution optical imaging of the eye

The technique, pioneered by the University of Kent, is funded by the Toronto-based company, Ophthalmic Technology Inc (OTI). The University’s Applied Optics Group is currently working with university hospitals in New York (USA), Osaka (Japan), Asahikawa (Japan), Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Milan (Italy) to carry out preliminary clinical trials.

12 Oct 2004

Ecstasy study identifies potentially lethal combination

Some ecstasy users are using a variety of pharmaceutical drugs to increase the effect of ecstasy or to combat the negative effects of the drug a new study released today has found. The results suggest that some of these combinations are potentially lethal and could result in 'serotonin syndrome'.

12 Oct 2004

President Bush's eyes revealed more uncomfort in the debate than Kerry's

The eyes may well be the window to the soul, but they also are indicators of the mind's condition. People who have watched the presidential and vice-presidential debates earlier this month and preparing for the final debate on Oct. 13 could gather clues to the candidates' state of mind by watching the candidates' eyes.

12 Oct 2004

Rush Limbaugh's statement on 4th District Court of Appeal ruling

About 10:30 morning, the Fourth District Court of Appeal in Florida ruled that my medical records were legally seized by the state attorney's office here in Palm Beach County by search warrant.

7 Oct 2004

12 ferrets and a DVD suggest that the brain cranks away on tasks completely unknown to us

There’s an old myth that we only use 10 percent of our brains, but researchers at the University of Rochester have found in reality that roughly 80 percent of our cognitive power may be cranking away on tasks completely unknown to us.

6 Oct 2004

AMA condemns new Oklahoma rule allowing non-physicians to perform eye surgery

Shining a national spotlight on Oklahoma's one-of-a-kind rule that allows non-physicians to conduct eye surgery, the American Medical Association barnstormed Oklahoma City today.

5 Oct 2004

What is wavefront lasik eye surgery?

Millions of people have reduced their dependence on eyeglasses and contact lenses over the past several years with the refractive surgery procedure known as LASIK.

5 Oct 2004

Researchers to develop dietary agents to reduce risk of cataracts for astronauts

Astronauts are at increased risk of cataracts because of space radiation. In fact, it is estimated during a long space flight to Mars and back, about one quarter of the crew would become blind because of space radiation-induced cataracts. Other groups which are at increased risk are jet crews, radiation workers and radiation accident cleanup workers.

5 Oct 2004

FDA fast tracks Genaera's drug for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration

Genaera Corporation has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to squalamine, an intravenously administered, first in class, small molecule anti-angiogenic drug for the treatment of "wet" age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

4 Oct 2004

Eye News and Research

Latest Eye News and Research

Warning signs and the latest treatment options for rosacea

Research findings represents a step toward understanding the machinery by which the brain processes decisions

Transparent gel could soon become the first and best choice for sealing corneal incisions

A unique new non-invasive technique for high resolution optical imaging of the eye

Ecstasy study identifies potentially lethal combination

President Bush's eyes revealed more uncomfort in the debate than Kerry's

Rush Limbaugh's statement on 4th District Court of Appeal ruling

12 ferrets and a DVD suggest that the brain cranks away on tasks completely unknown to us

AMA condemns new Oklahoma rule allowing non-physicians to perform eye surgery

What is wavefront lasik eye surgery?

Researchers to develop dietary agents to reduce risk of cataracts for astronauts

FDA fast tracks Genaera's drug for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration

Novel compound that resembles vitamin E halves the size of tumors and the ability of cancer to spread

The biggest risk for children during Halloween is being hit by a car

Academy of Ophthalmology reacts to recent study on eye exams for children

Complete laparoscopic skills training curriculum based entirely in the laboratory

Schools Health Education Unit tracks trends in physical activity

Two new cases of leptospirosis confirmed in Hong Kong

People with diabetes may soon be able to swap their tablets for creams and ointments

What you see is not always what you get with binocular rivalry

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