MedWire (5/10, Albert) reported, "Having blue eyes, and to a lesser extent fair skin, increases a person's risk of having Type 1 diabetes," according to a study published online in the journal Diabetes/Metabolism: Research and Reviews. After assessing "iris color and skin type (by melanin quantification) in 281 consecutive patients with type 1 diabetes...and 298 … Continue reading Having Blue Eyes, Fair Skin May Raise Risk For Type 1 Diabetes
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Free Skin Health Screening Saturday May 14th at Sam’s Club College Grove
Come get your free skin analysis this Saturday from 11am-3pm. This is only reserved for members but will be free if you are a patient of Dr. Truong. Come get your eyes checked and make sure your skin is healthy as well. Address is 6336 College Grove, San Diego, CA 92115 [mappress mapid="3"]
Implantable Retinal Prosthesis Allows 30 Legally Blind People To See Light As Phosphenes
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
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