Medscape (5/9, Osterweil) reported that "an implantable retinal prosthesis (Argus II, Second Sight Medical, Sylmar, California) has allowed 30 legally blind patients to see light as phosphenes, and has helped some improve their orientation and mobility in daily tasks, investigators reported" at a vision research meeting. Medscape explained, "The Argus II retinal prosthesis system couples … Continue reading Implantable Retinal Prosthesis Allows 30 Legally Blind People To See Light As Phosphenes
Month: May 2011
How I Get My Energy And Positivity For Life
This is my first official blog post and I appreciate you reading this. My friends and family always ask me why do I always have so much energy and how do I get it. There is no secret formula or magic potion. What I will share with you is what works for me and I'm … Continue reading How I Get My Energy And Positivity For Life
Researchers Pinpoint Factors Key To Glaucoma Progression
HealthDay (5/9, Preidt) reported, "Researchers say they've pinpointed a number of factors that may be key to the progression of the eye disease glaucoma," according to a paper published in the May issue of the journal Archives of Ophthalmology. After analyzing data on 587 patients, investigators "concluded that key risk factors for glaucoma progression included … Continue reading Researchers Pinpoint Factors Key To Glaucoma Progression
Approximately 58,000 Patients Every Year In US May Wake Up With Stroke Symptoms
USA Today (5/10, Marcus) reports, "One in seven strokes happens at night, and sufferers may not get medicine that could prevent brain damage, suggests a new study" published in Neurology. Investigators "analyzed data from 1,854 patients over 18 who had been treated in hospital emergency departments in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky over the course … Continue reading Approximately 58,000 Patients Every Year In US May Wake Up With Stroke Symptoms
Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease In Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes
MedWire (5/6, Albert) reported that, according to a meta-analysis published April 27 in the journal Diabetes Care, "diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a predictor for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes." The meta-analysis, which encompassed 20 studies including 19,234 participants, found that, "compared with patients with type … Continue reading Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease In Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes