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image via www.ihs.gov Eye disease and aging generally go hand-in-hand. That means that more people are likely to need surgery for cataracts, but that also means that those same patients are likely to suffer from other conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. According to the OSN Supersite, this changes the ways that [...] The Wall Street Journal reports that researchers at Johns Hopkins are concerned about potential safety issues with the drug Avastin, which is sometimes proscribed on an off-label basis to macular degeneration patients. A study comparing Avastin to its leading competition Lucentis (which was formulated specifically for the eye condition) found that those taking Avastin had [...] We often recommend cold water ocean fish for the essential fatty acids they provide, which are vital to protecting us from glaucoma and macular degeneration. New information presented at an American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting may raise concerns about consuming freshwater fish, however. Freshwater fish are showing high levels of an agent called triclocarban (TCC) [...] Image via va.gov A holistic perspective on health means that we recognize the interrelated nature of the body’s systems. It also means that we understand the connection between the eyes and seemingly unrelated conditions like sleep apnea and circulatory problems. People who have sleep apnea are 75% more likely to have glaucoma than those [...] Image via CDC.gov Another round of beef recalls due to potential E. coli contamination has made the news today. Over 14,000 pounds of contaminated ground beef may sit on supermarket shelves in 10 states.
The meat is available under various brand names in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, [...] Taking birth control pills may be linked to the development of open angle glaucoma (also known as chronic glaucoma). A study published in the journal Eye (18 February, 2011) describes the findings of a study of nearly 80,000 women over 26 years. The study sought to find the connection, if any, between the development of glaucoma [...] Expectations can be powerful forces – particularly when it comes to the expectations associated with the effectiveness of pain medications. A study published in Science Translational Medicine shows that expectations can shape both a drug’s benefits and negative side effects. Using functional MRI technology, researchers tracked study participants’ reaction to pain under three conditions: participants [...] Blood pressure medicines and stroke victims don’t mix, says a new study out of Norway. The study, published in The Lancet, describes how the administration of blood pressure medication to people who have just had a stroke who also have high blood pressure will offer them no benefit and may even be harmful. Researchers say [...] image by egomedia Every holiday tends to be accompanied with a few unique safety concerns. In the case of New Year’s Eve: beware of the popping champagne cork. According the the American Academy of Opthalmology a cork can shoot out of a champagne bottle at up to 50 miles per hour. Make sure sparkling [...] |
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