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Seniors should keep their eyes in mind 29 Jan 2006
...at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, alerted listeners about possible threats to vision including glaucoma, cataracts and blindness. ...
- Roanoke Times,
When Doctors Commit Malpractice, Blaming the Lawyers Is Just ... 29 Jan 2006
He was also accused of overstating the severity of patients’ cataracts, using vision tests to exaggerate how bad patients’ vision was, recommending and ...
- Newsinferno.com,
All keyed up: A 4-day island drive 29 Jan 2006
...in a tipsy house with a hospital on the ground floor, she lives alongside a huge collection of owls with broken wings, pelicans with cataracts and ibises with ...
- The News Journal,
Boy's disorder prods growth of support group 29 Jan 2006
When Clifford was born in April 1993,he had a heart murmur, cataracts, deafness, kidney problems, undeveloped stomach muscles and a cerebellum and brain stem ...
- Press & Sun-Bulletin,
The figures do add up to a healthier Britain 29 Jan 2006
Waits for heart operations are down to below three months. Maximum waits for cataracts are down from two years to three months. ...
- Times Online,
Surgery center hosts open house today 29 Jan 2006
The most prevalent types of surgery include removal of cataracts, bilateral myringotomy tubes (ear tubes), tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, arthroscopy ...
- Paris News,
Low Eye Cholesterol Could Spur Cataracts Jan 26, 2006
Rats that had cataracts and both these gene mutations had reduced cholesterol levels in the eye lens and cerebral cortex, compared with healthy rats. ...
- Forbes
CORRECTING CATARACTS: Age, injury, medication, genetics among ... Jan 24, 2006
The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that approximately 20.5 million Americans age 40 and over suffer with cataracts. Though ...
- Orangeburg Times Democrat,
New Options For Cataracts Jan 21, 2006
We're talking about cataracts and everyone is at risk of developing them as they age. But ... eye.". Cataracts are a normal part of aging. ...
- KELOLAND TV,
Say Goodbye to Cataracts and Glasses Dec 30, 2005
Now, some patients can get rid of cataracts and their glasses or contacts at the same time. ... Rosemary Roman looks forward to life without glasses or cataracts. ...
- ABC30.com,
Heart Attack Restores Blind Woman's Sight Jan 28, 2006
..."The most common form of reversible blindness is cataracts, a clouding of the lenses," Dhaliwal said. "You can dislocate cataracts ...
- ABC News
Cataract surgery opens up world Jan 28, 2006
Your eyes are covered with masses of cataracts. Why have you waited so long?". "Masses of cataracts all over my eyes." How did this happen? ...
- The Spokesman Review,
FDA May Make Breathing Difficult for Asthmatics Jan 26, 2006
...in turn, allows more solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation to reach the Earth's surface which, in turn, increases the risk of skin cancer, cataracts and other ...
- FOX News
Close-shave situation Jan 28, 2006
...for 15 years. His research shows that those who took vitamin E for 10 years showed slower progression of age-related cataracts.
- Toronto Sun,
Nepal girl has surgery for rare eye condition Jan 27, 2006
United States. Since birth, Robina has had several surgeries in Nepal to remove cataracts and treat the rare condition. But doctors ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram,
Cancer Survivors Should Have Vision Evaluated Jan 17, 2006
...a recent article published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology, cancer survivors should undergo evaluation of their vision to detect cataracts as part ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release),
What is cataract? Jan 19, 2006
When the natural lens of the eye gets cloudy it's called a "cataract." Cataracts occur most commonly as a result of aging. Almost ...
- Saipan Tribune,
Eye surgeon completes 15th mission trip restoring sight Jan 22, 2006
By HEATHER RUTZ. LIMA — In the United States, most people suffering from cataracts have them removed with a simple surgery that removes blurry vision. ...
- LimaOhio.com,
Charity warns over sight loss Jan 24, 2006
The charity warned people with diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts are particularly at risk and it urged everyone to have regular eye tests. ...
- Scotsman,
Health chiefs hire mobile theatre Jan 26, 2006
...beginning on Monday. Procedures will include cataracts, hernias, varicose vein operations and vasectomies. NHS Grampian surgeons ...
- Scotsman,
Mobile operations to cut waiting Jan 26, 2006
...performed during that stay. The unit will carry out procedures such as cataracts, hernia, and varicose vein surgery. NHS Grampian has ...
- BBC News,
FDA Panels Calls for Banning OTC Asthma Inhalers Jan 25, 2006
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the phase out could help reduce the rate of skin cancer and cataracts caused by ultraviolet ray exposure from ...
- MedPage Today,
Supplements for macular degeneration Jan 27, 2006
...of the eye. Some studies suggest that a lutein-rich diet may reduce the risk of developing ARMD and cataracts. Though lutein in ...
- Fort Wayne News Sentinel,
Surgery cuts 'ridiculous' Jan 25, 2006
...procedures, Mr Mason said. “It’sa political issue, a bit like cataracts. Joint replacement has got way out of control.�. There are 15 ...
- The Ashburton Guardian,
World first for Digital Healthcare Jan 26, 2006
...in hospitals and optician practices that are used to screen over 300,000 patients every year for diseases such as glaucoma, retinopathy, cataracts and advanced ...
- Business Weekly,
Blunkett celebrates 75 years of guide dogs Jan 26, 2006
...eye condition. Special glasses will simulate disorders such as cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. Guide dog ...
- Glasgow Evening Times,
Man's best friend Now Jan 26, 2006
...for the clear-sighted, which uses special spectacles that let people see for themselves the conditions of blindness caused by cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa ...
- ic CheshireOnline,
Screening tests for men Jan 26, 2006
Why? Regular eye tests will detect weak eyesight, glaucoma and cataracts and may even save you from blindness. Who does not want to see better?
- Health24.com,
Blunkett launches celebrations of 75 years of guide dogs for the ... Jan 27, 2006
...eye conditions. Special glasses will simulate problems, such as cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. Guide ...
- PetNewsOnline,
ENVIRONMENT: Pacific Nations Move To Phase Out Ozone-Depleting ... Jan 25, 2006
...rays from the sun. Such UV rays are known to cause skin cancer, eye cataracts and damage to aquatic life. The consumption of CFCs ...
- Pacific Magazine,
Appeal to fit out surgery theatre Jan 25, 2006
Simple operations for a range of often debilitating conditions such as hernias, cataracts and gallstones will be performed at the hospital. ...
- Stuff.co.nz,
How often do you need an eye exam? Part 1 Jan 26, 2006
You probably already know that if you wear glasses or contacts, or if you have an eye condition like glaucoma or cataracts or health problems that increase the ...
- Saipan Tribune,
RPB grants $7.9 Million Towards Research Jan 27, 2006
...everything that affect the eye like eye movement disorders, retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. ...
- MedIndia,
US doctors, volunteers to give free operation at med-mission Jan 27, 2006
Baluyot adds. The next mission includes thyroid goiter operations, cataracts, hernia and several major operations. Also simultaneous ...
- Philippine Information Agency,
Grants From Research To Prevent Blindness Surpass $7.9 Million In ... Jan 26, 2006
Across the nation, RPB-supported laboratories investigate the entire spectrum of eye disease, from cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy to macular ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Tea can treat diabetes! Jan 23, 2006
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton suggests that tea might prevent diabetes and its ensuing complications, including cataracts. ...
- PakTribune.com,
Diet may affect eyesight Jan 27, 2006
Massachusetts-based American Macular Degeneration Foundation, AMD affects more than 10 million people - that's more than who suffer from cataracts and glaucoma ...
- myDNA.com,
How do they play when we're away? Jan 27, 2006
There's the jumpy lab that settled down, the skittish mixed breed that's come out of her shell, the yellow lab almost blind from cataracts who now has a better ...
- Anchorage Press,
The Effects of Corticosteroids on Eczema Jan 26, 2006
An eight percent reduction in bone mass can occur in just four months. Low doses of prednisone can cause cataracts after one year. ...
- The Open Press (press release)
March of penguins ends at eye doc Jan 11, 2006
They're scheduled to undergo surgery this morning at a Southfield veterinary center to remove the cataracts that have left them bumping into walls and other ...
- DetNews.com,
Smokin' Joe's fire still burning Jan 27, 2006
...road. He was in town recently for a fund-raiser for Prevent Blindness Oklahoma. Frazier himself has suffered from cataracts. His ...
- Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription),
Surgery puts life in focus for penguins Jan 12, 2006
Cataracts are a cloudy abnormality on the lens of the eye that can leave sufferers with blurry vision. ... He was 21, nearly blind from cataracts, and a penguin. ...
- DetNews.com,
Never too young to wear sunnies Jan 16, 2006
...found 98 per cent of respondents mentioned sunburn and skin cancer as conditions related to UV exposure when prompted, but only 56 per cent mentioned cataracts ...
- The Age,
Illness: the pathway to creative genius? Dec 30, 2005
Eye conditions, including short-sightedness and cataracts, have also had a significant impact on creativity. According to reports ...
- Times Online,
Visions of clarity Jan 2, 2006
She was one of the first people in West Texas to undergo an eye surgery that removes cataracts, then breaks the lens of the eye and replaces it with a newly FDA ...
- San Angelo Standard-Times,
It's Time to Cure Health Care Jan 22, 2006
...more than pay for themselves with a high return on investment, from improving infant birth weight to treating heart attacks to getting rid of cataracts. ...
- BusinessWeek
Two million 'at risk of going blind' Jan 24, 2006
The RNIB found a further 500,000 people are needlessly living with sight loss by not seeking treatment for cataracts or by simply wearing the wrong ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
N.Va. Lawsuit Contends Ford Air Bag Left Woman Blind Jan 24, 2006
...the trial that the air bag -- as opposed to Benitez's arms or other items flying in the car -- caused the blindness in Benitez's left eye and cataracts in her ...
- Washington Post,
Economist attacks public spending Jan 22, 2006
...the Government had made improvements in the NHS in terms of cancer treatment and allowing competition to take over some minor operations, such as for cataracts ...
- This is London,
Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and Pulmonary-Allergy ... Jan 23, 2006
...of stratospheric ozone by CFCs and other ODSs leads to higher ultraviolet B radiation levels, which in turn increase skin cancers and cataracts, as well as ...
- FDA.gov
Two million risk sight loss Jan 24, 2006
The RNIB warns thousands of people are having their vision impaired by treatable conditions like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts. ...
- DeHavilland,
Two million people 'risking their sight' Jan 24, 2006
A further half a million people are also risking losing their sight by not seeking treatment for cataracts or by wearing the wrong prescription glasses, the ...
- 4ni.co.uk,
Thousands of people in Yorkshire 'risk going blind due to ... Jan 24, 2006
It also reported 500,000 people across the country are needlessly living with sight loss by not seeking treatment for cataracts or by wearing the wrong ...
- Yorkshire Post Today,
Eye tests can save your sight, says charity Jan 24, 2006
...addition, a further 500,000 people across the country are living with sight problems, such as not seeking a routine operation to remove cataracts, or wearing ...
- ic Birmingham.co.uk,
Charity warns over sight loss Jan 24, 2006
The charity warned people with diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts are particularly at risk and it urged everyone to have regular eye tests.
- ic Renfrewshire.co.uk,
Lingering Lead Is Reason To Act Jan 24, 2006
...decades earlier, lead is associated with such problems as cardiovascular disease, tooth decay, miscarriage, kidney disease, mental decline and cataracts. ...
- The Ledger,
Concert raises money for India eye surgeries Jan 23, 2006
..."The general belief is that, because of an unbalanced diet, people get cataracts," Maddipati said. "For many people, eyes are the main health problem. ...
- The Argus,
Wendy's best chance Jan 22, 2006
...might develop other problems. One in three stem cell transplant recipients eventually develop cataracts. And on Jan. 3, she returned ...
- Bellingham Herald,
Fundraiser steps aside Jan 23, 2006
...we wouldn’t otherwise have.�. Such equipment includes a phacoemulsifier which is used to remove cataracts. The device is used ...
- Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser,
75 years of life-changing independence Jan 24, 2006
They will be able to experience first-hand the effects of various eye conditions such as cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. ...
- Buchan Observer,
New eye clinic just a start: Smitherman Jan 9, 2006
That's about 10 per cent more cataracts than were performed in Toronto two years ago, said clinic executive director Brian MacFarlane. ...
- Toronto Star,
Free screenings check for eye disorders Jan 22, 2006
...eye charts and machines to measure such as things as peripheral vision, eye specialists and other medical professionals screened for cataracts, glaucoma and ...
- The News Journal,
Red in February means more than valentines Jan 25, 2006
1, the opening of Heart Month across New York. Also on Feb. 1, the cataracts at Niagara Falls will be awash in red light for 15 minutes on the half-hour. ...
- Buffalo Business First,
Thrill isn’t gone for ageless blues royalty Jan 25, 2006
Eighty-year-old BB King has a bad back and bad knees. He suffers diabetes and has had cataracts removed from both eyes. His hair ...
- Columbus Dispatch,
EFFECTS OF MARFAN SYNDROME Jan 24, 2006
...this disorder. Many people with the syndrome also are nearsighted (myopic), and some can develop early glaucoma or cataracts. Heart ...
- Asbury Park Press,
God And Your Bod Jan 23, 2006
E 400 IU taken daily and 250-500 mg of vitamin C taken twice daily have antioxidant effects that may help prevent cancer, heart disease and cataracts, and even ...
- New Man Magazine,
‘Thesis & research papers not up to global standards’ Jan 22, 2006
...themselves and their children against the increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface, which can cause skin cancer, cataracts and other ...
- The Statesman,
Questions and Answers About Alopecia Areata Jan 23, 2006
But because of the risk of side effects of oral corticosteroids, such as hypertension and cataracts, they are used only occasionally for alopecia areata and ...
- Community Dispatch (press release)
Eureka Lions need used eyeglasses for recycling Jan 24, 2006
...astigmatism. Eye doctors then screened the patients for cataracts and glaucoma. In one day, 36 percent of those screened had glaucoma. ...
- The Eureka Reporter,
Keeping an eye on optical awareness can keep you seeing clearly Jan 5, 2006
Cataracts are another threat to eye health. ... Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the nation, but cataracts are harder to prevent. ...
- Sea Services Weekly,
Obesity can lead to blindness Jan 1, 2006
...obesity and the occurrence and development of four major eye diseases that cause blindness - age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma and ...
- Daily Times,
Side Effects of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer May ... Jan 25, 2006
...with eye problems that developed during hormonal therapy only, 12 had a reduction in visual clarity, 10 had eye irritation, four developed cataracts, three had ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release),
AlphaRx Receives Notice of Allowance for US Patent on Its Drug ... Jan 25, 2006
...product candidates address various pharmaceutical markets, including arthritis, tuberculosis, ocular infection and inflammation, cataracts, hospital acquired ...
- PrimeZone (press release),
Get them tested: The RNIB charity aims to bring an end to ... Jan 24, 2006
A further 500,000 people are needlessly living with sight loss by not seeking treatment for cataracts or by simply wearing the wrong prescription glasses. ...
- News & Star,
Three Studies Find Obesity Linked to Blindness, Poor Colon Cancer ... Dec 29, 2005
The team found age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy to have direct links to obesity and the underlying ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Obesity linked with blindness Dec 31, 2005
Zohar Habot-Wilner noted a strong connection between obesity and four major eye conditions - age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic ...
- What is the Word,
Delayed malpractice claim OK’d Dec 31, 2005
According to court records, Norlund suggested the surgery despite Booth’s history of glaucoma and cataracts. After the Lasik surgery ...
- Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Eat your way to better eyesight Jan 11, 2006
Dietary factors may also play a role in the development of cataracts, a condition where the lens of the eye clouds over, making it difficult or nearly ...
- Globe and Mail,
Zoo penguins undergo cataract surgery Jan 11, 2006
Cataracts develop in animals as a cloudy abnormality on the lens that can cause blurry vision or blindness. They normally are caused by old age. ...
- Boston Globe,
The mysteries of restored vision Jan 19, 2006
..."The only rational explanation would be that very dense cataracts dislodged spontaneously, but that is a bit outlandish," said Kerry Jordon, consultant ...
- Telegraph.co.uk,
Blind woman regains sight after heart attack Jan 20, 2006
Ian Murdoch, a consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, said the blindness might have been caused not by the glaucoma but by cataracts - where the lens ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Implant Eases Chronic Eye Condition Jan 20, 2006
However, use of this implant, which is about the size of a grain of rice, may lead to the development of cataracts or intraocular pressure. ...
- Forbes
Penguins March to Eye Doctor Jan 12, 2006
Cataracts develop in animals - humans included - as a cloudy abnormality on the eye's lens that can lead to blurry vision or blindness. ...
- 6abc.com,
Panamanians Travel to Havana for Eye Surgery Jan 13, 2006
The wife of President Martin Torrijos encouraged underprivileged Panamanians on surgery waiting lists for cataracts, strabismus, sunken eyelids or other eye ...
- Periódico 26,
Vision Testing In Horses Jan 13, 2006
Cataracts are rare in adult horses and usually are secondary to a prior ocular trauma or chronic uveitis, but can obstruct the flow of light through the eye ...
- TheHorse.com,
U. of Rochester Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Insmed's iPlex ... Jan 4, 2006
...with respect to insulin, a regulator of blood sugar (glucose); neurological changes, including excessive sleepiness and apathy; cataracts, usually requiring ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Benefit chili feed for Salcha baby boy scheduled Jan 21, 2006
...checkup. Caleb's pediatrician noticed something odd in the infant's eyes and he brought in another physician, who suspected cataracts. ...
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner,
Health service grows Jan 15, 2006
Forbes Health Service provides a variety of diagnostic and surgical services including surgery for cataracts, ear, nose and throat, general surgery, gynecoloy ...
- Forbes Advocate,
Growing demand for red-hot antioxidant Jan 19, 2006
Research on animals and some human clinical trials have suggested that the carotenoid may help protect against cataracts and UVA damage to the skin, as well as ...
- NutraIngredients.com,
Years 'just roll by' as resident turns 107 Jan 20, 2006
...age. She amazes everybody.". Briggs' cataracts have stopped her from reading everything but the large-print Reader's Digest. She ...
- Daytona Beach News-Journal,
Uruguayan Praises Cuban Science Jan 19, 2006
She revealed that on Thursday night, more than one hundred Uruguayan patients will travel to Havana to undergo surgery for cataracts and other visual conditions ...
- Prensa Latina,
Montana outdoors: Changes needed at Cooney Jan 19, 2006
But I wonder if they're getting so old that their reproductive ability is going down. "We're seeing suckers with cataracts, tumors. ...
- Billings Gazette,
Drug Compound Restores Youth To Aging Arterial Cells In Elderly ... 23 Nov 2005
...the collagen - found in all parts of the body, especially in the skin, eyes, blood vessels and nerves - leading to tissue "wrinkles," cataracts, as well as ...
- Science Daily (press release)
HealthFirst-Health headlines 23 Nov 2005
...heart disease and stroke. Rosemary fights cataracts, oregano is loaded with antioxidants and is believed to fight cancer. Sage is a ...
- ABC12.com,
Garlic, Turmeric and Others Have Known Health Benefits 23 Nov 2005
...good for eye health. "Rosemary, in some studies, has shown that it may help fight cataracts," Gernand said. Oregano. This staple of ...
- ABC News
Health Alert: Managing Uveitis 23 Nov 2005
Studies show Retisert helped decrease inflammation from Uveitis and improve vision. The downside is an increased risk for cataracts and glaucoma. ...
- WIS,
Operation Miracle Aids Panama Poor 23 Nov 2005
...benefit people from the poorest sectors with first quality, totally free service for surgical intervention in cases such as cataracts, strabismus, pterigium ...
- Prensa Latina,
Personal Column: Nancy's Notes Nov 22, 2005
...“Eyesight is precious.� That is what my dad has to say within days of undergoing the knife - or laser - to remove his cataracts. ...
- Fairview Observer,
Tea fights cataracts, boosts insulin activity Nov 20, 2005
New research in animals suggests that tea may be a simple, inexpensive means of preventing diabetes and its ensuing complications, including cataracts. ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Clearly better Nov 21, 2005
...cataract and vision. It gives patients a chance to ditch glasses while addressing the cloudiness that comes with cataracts. Chances are ...
- MLive.com,
New Procedure for Treating Cataracts Nov 9, 2005
More than 20 million Americans suffer from cataracts and chances are, as you age, you will too. Cataract surgery is the most-commonly ...
- WLNS,
Say Goodbye To Cataracts And Glasses Nov 15, 2005
A new kind of lens implant, introduced in early 2005, makes it possible for some patients to get rid of their corrective glasses all together. ...
- WFtv.com,
Eating greens can protect against cataracts Oct 28, 2005
Eating your greens can help prevent cataracts, laboratory evidence has confirmed for the first time. Anti-oxidants in dark green ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Cataracts In Children Must Be Treated Nov 4, 2005
...(WJZ) Baltimore, MD Cataracts are typically thought of as a problem that occurs later in life. But children can get them too, and ...
- WJZ,
Alpha-lipoic acid to fight free radicals Nov 21, 2005
Dubbed the universal antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid offers powerful protection against ageing diseases such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy. ...
- New Straits Times,
Ryckman: Fittest of feasts Nov 21, 2005
Good-for-you factor: Bread crust contains lots of antioxidants, which help fight heart disease, memory loss, cataracts and macular degeneration, among ...
- Rocky Mountain News,
Naturally occurring compounds and diabetes Nov 20, 2005
Tea fights cataracts, boosts insulin activity -- New research in animals suggests that tea may be a simple, inexpensive means of preventing diabetes and its ...
- News-Medical.net,
ECape to get R100m blindness programme Nov 22, 2005
Over 40,000 people in the Eastern Cape suffered from blindness, almost two thirds of them from cataracts, which could be dealt with by surgery, the department ...
- Sunday Times,
Sweets may take a bite out of stress Nov 22, 2005
...a 32 percent decrease in bone fractures over seven years of follow-up and an increase in risks for uterine cancer, stroke, pulmonary embolism and cataracts. ...
- Asbury Park Press,
Young, curious minds Nov 22, 2005
The students even found out that the lowly gatas-gatas was also used as an asthma cure in Australia, as well as a folk remedy for cataracts here in the country ...
- Manila Bulletin,
Animal-free lutein beadlet Nov 22, 2005
...have shown a positive relationship between consumption of lutein and a lower incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, the leading ...
- Ferret,
Downward Mobility Nov 22, 2005
A person whose vision is clouded by cataracts, has minor memory problems and takes medications that cause drowsiness, for example, can be expected to have ...
- Hartford Courant,
A simple infection is enough to reduce you to tears Nov 20, 2005
Strokes rarely cause pain in your limbs. I've had one of my cataracts removed and it's made a huge difference to my lifestyle. I ...
- The Herald,
Diabetes -- how sweet it isn't Nov 22, 2005
Gallo said that excess blood glucose damages the retina and diabetic patients are more susceptible to cataracts at an earlier age than other people. ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,
HealthFirst-Cataract surgery Nov 18, 2005
HealthFirst reporter Leslie LoBue tells us that some patients can get rid of cataracts and their glasses or contacts at the same time. ...
- ABC12.com,
Tea can keep you diabetes free: Study Nov 18, 2005
There is good news for tea addicts, your fetish for the beverage may keep diabetes at bay, as a new study has found that tea fights cataracts and boosts ...
- Hindustan Times,
Lawyer again requests pardon or commuted sentence for Kevorkian Nov 20, 2005
Morganroth said Kevorkian suffers from a number of ailments, including high blood pressure, arthritis, cataracts, osteoporosis and hepatitis C. ...
- Lansing State Journal,
Lawyer seeking Michigan pardon for Kevorkian Nov 20, 2005
Kevorkian suffers from a number of ailments, including high blood pressure, arthritis, cataracts, osteoporosis and Hepatitis C, he said. ...
- Canton Repository (subscription),
Holes in EPA's Ozone Policy Nov 18, 2005
...additional protection. Reducing this ozone shielding marginally increases people's risk of developing skin cancer and cataracts. EPA's ...
- Tech Central Station,
National Digest Nov 20, 2005
Kevorkian suffers from a number of ailments, including high blood pressure, arthritis, cataracts, osteoporosis and Hepatitis C, he said. Gov. ...
- Baltimore Sun,
Grateful for Turkey Nov 21, 2005
They may also slow the development of cataracts. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids detectable in the lens of the eye. ...
- Fort Wayne News Sentinel,
Tea Found To Boost Insulin Production And Prevent Cataract Nov 21, 2005
More specifically, it has been found to prevent the incidence of cataracts, a significant health problem faced by majority of the diabetics worldwide. ...
- MedIndia,
UMR Researcher Sets Sights on Improving Vision Nov 16, 2005
Louis opthamologist to help those who suffer from cataracts by studying the elasticity of lenses. The leading cause of visual loss ...
- Newswise (press release)
Operation Milagro Establishes its First Base Outside of Cuba Nov 18, 2005
...that the center has the conditions to operate on poor patients from all over Bolivia who are suffering from blindness as a result of cataracts or other ...
- Ahora.cu,
Medicare Web site a mystery to seniors Nov 20, 2005
..."This is entering data and then doing analysis. ... If you're 88 years old and you have cataracts and arthritis, you aren't going to do it.". ...
- Waterbury Republican American,
Home town mulls boxer Ali's legacy Nov 19, 2005
Were it not for the cataracts in both his eyes, Donald Hill believes that he could have emulated the success of his fellow Louisville native, Muhammad Ali... ...
- LaSalute.net,
Holiday Travel Presents Challenges for Contact Lens Wearers Nov 15, 2005
You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
AROUND JAPAN/ DAIGO, Ibaraki Prefecture: Taller deck to offer ... Nov 21, 2005
Fukuroda Falls, one of Japan's three famous cataracts, will one day be viewable in its full glory if a higher observation deck is built. ...
- Asahi Shimbun,
Group awards $34,138 to area nonprofits Nov 20, 2005
...that half of all blindness can be prevented through screenings of such diseases as glaucoma, visual impairment related to diabetes, cataracts and other eye ...
- Green Bay Press Gazette,
In just one month, Cubans save more than 1,000 lives in Guatemala Nov 16, 2005
Of the total number of people seen by specialists in rural areas in northern Guatemala, 64 were diagnosed with cataracts; 64 with pterigia (ocular growths); 32 ...
- Granma International,
Up to consumer for UV sunglass protection Nov 18, 2005
If eyes are exposed to too much sun and glare, they may be susceptible to cataracts. Cataracts are caused by long-term ultraviolet ...
- United Press International
Detecting Alzheimer's Early Nov 21, 2005
..."What this instrument is capable of doing is picking up those gummy aggregated particles in the lens very early, before you see the cataracts," he says. ...
- Ivanhoe (press release),
Army veterans' plight taken seriously Nov 21, 2005
Anwar said other facilities would also be upgraded for them, especially army hospitals to cater for ailments veterans suffered such as cataracts. - Bernama.
- Daily Express,
Food for Thought Nov 19, 2005
...superior crops. Some carotenoids have been found to reduce the incidence of cataracts, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Other ...
- Pittsburg Morning Sun,
Surgeon General Reports on Smoking Nov 21, 2005
The report added acute myeloid leukemia, cervical, kidney, pancreatic, and stomach cancer, abdominal aortic aneurysms, cataracts, periodontitis, and pneumonia ...
- JoinTogether.org
Jack Kevorkian Attorney Submits Third Request for Pardon to Gov Nov 21, 2005
Morganroth points to a number of ailments Kevorkian suffers from, including high blood pressure, arthritis, cataracts, osteoporosis and Hepatitis C. ...
- LifeNews.com,
Tamoxifen reduces the risk of invasive and noninvasive breast ... Nov 21, 2005
The risks of stroke, deep-vein thrombosis, cataracts, ischemic heart disease, and death were similar to what was reported in 1998. ...
- News-Medical.net,
Tea can keep you diabetes free! Nov 18, 2005
There is good news for tea addicts, your fetish for the beverage may keep diabetes at bay, as a new study has found that tea fights cataracts and boosts ...
- NewKerala.com,
Diabetes: The eyes have it Nov 10, 2005
Eye disorders - diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts and macular edema - are among the most serious complications of diabetes and a leading cause of ...
- Ottumwa Courier,
Kelly Eye Center’s New Cataract Procedure Featured in November ... Nov 7, 2005
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss among adults 55 and older. Eye care professionals detect cataracts by performing a comprehensive eye exam. ...
- dBusinessNews Triangle (press release),
Breast cancer drug said to reduce long-term risk Nov 16, 2005
Other possible side effects, including stroke and cataracts, remained about the same as long as patients did not take the drug longer than five years ...
- Boston Globe,
Great American Smokeout Is Thursday Nov 16, 2005
...cancer. And we know that ten kinds of cancer are directly related to smoking, also heart disease, stroke, cataracts, and aneurysms. ...
- WTOK,
Kenya joins the best in cataract surgery Nov 9, 2005
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of reversible blindness in this region with Kenya alone having more than half a million people who have partial sight ...
- Daily Nation (subscription),
Lawyer for Kevorkian asks governor for commutation or pardon Nov 19, 2005
Kevorkian is 77 and suffers from a number of ailments, including high blood pressure, Hepatitis C, arthritis, cataracts and osteoporosis. ...
- KLAS-TV,
Study Finds Tamoxifen Reduces Long-Term Risk of Breast Cancer Nov 16, 2005
...cancer was about 29% higher. Tamoxifen does have some potentially serious side-effects such as stroke and cataracts. The risk of these ...
- Newsinferno.com,
Koppel Won't Prejudge New Nightline Nov 16, 2005
...minister of India Morarji Desai, who as an ascetic had some interesting dietary customs, including drinking his own urine (which he said ws good for cataracts ...
- Broadcasting & Cable (subscription),
Kevorkian lawyer seeks a pardon Nov 19, 2005
Morganroth said Kevorkian suffers from a number of ailments, including high blood pressure, arthritis, cataracts, osteoporosis and Hepatitis C. ...
- Marquette Mining Journal,
Former Junior Featherweight Champ Killed Nov 16, 2005
Sanchez had a 36-11-3 record as a pro. He vacated his junior featherweight title in 2002 after being diagnosed with cataracts. He ...
- KFMB,
Final Results from NSABP Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Reported Nov 16, 2005
The risks of stroke, deep-vein thrombosis, and cataracts -- possible side-effects of tamoxifen treatment -- were also similar to those reported previously. ...
- DG News
Arrested CFL player positive for HIV Nov 16, 2005
Sanchez had a 36-11-3 record as a pro. He vacated his junior featherweight title in 2002 after being diagnosed with cataracts. • John ...
- Charlotte Observer,
Images give sight to blind Nov 17, 2005
...will come from; he doesn’t have to sleep six to a room with only a bag of roasted barley flour for furniture; he doesn’t suffer from cataracts, malaria, or ...
- Georgia Straight,
List of Diseases Linked to Smoking Expands Nov 18, 2005
Add acute myeloid leukemia, cancers of the cervix, kidney, pancreas and stomach, abdominal aortic aneurysms, cataracts, periodontitis and pneumonia. ...
- Hellenic News of America
DSM introduces animal-free lutein beadlet form Nov 16, 2005
...applications. Lutein has been shown in studies to benefit eye health, protecting against cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. ...
- NutraIngredients.com,
Court rules for Fayetteville art teacher Nov 17, 2005
...lights were too bright. His eye doctor told him that the light entering his eye could cause cataracts. An administrative law judge ...
- Arkansas News,
Acura redux for meagre bucks Nov 18, 2005
WITH a face and shape that only a mother with cataracts could love, The G-Class (aka "Gelandewagen) will continue to be produced by the Magna Steyr arm of ...
- Winnipeg Free Press (subscription),
Appeals court upholds decision made in Fayetteville art teacher’ ... Nov 18, 2005
...to three weeks because of the light sensitivity. He said he has had cataracts surgery. In its appeal, the district claimed the injury ...
- Northwest Arkansas Times,
Judicial activities come to a halt Nov 17, 2005
Due to the increase in number of people contacting cataracts, Vitamin A deficiency, corneal diseases and epidemic scale of diabetes, more and more people are ...
- Independent-Bangladesh,
Cuban Operation Miracle in Bolivia Nov 16, 2005
...to La Paz Luis Felipe Vazquez stressed that the facility can be in operation as of today, to treat poor blind Bolivians suffering from cataracts and other ...
- Prensa Latina,
Presenter’s cheque to help fight rare illness Nov 18, 2005
...the age of five. "All of the children are partially sighted or blind due to cataracts and some never ever walk. "The aim of the ...
- Broadway 24,
Blind Beneficiaries Sue Social Security Administration - SSA Fails ... Nov 16, 2005
The most common causes of vision impairment in older Americans include age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Certain spices can have very real health benefits Nov 17, 2005
..."Rosemary, in some studies, has shown that it may help fight cataracts, which could be important to certain populations," said Gernand. ...
- abc13.com,
Phase 2 Clinical Trial for OT-551 in Cataract Prevention, Othera ... Nov 13, 2005
...double-masked, randomized, placebo-controlled study is designed to evaluate the ability of OT-551 to prevent or arrest the progression of cataracts in patients ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Warning signs of unsafe driving Nov 17, 2005
60 and older should get annual eye checks, which can detect visual loss due to glaucoma (damage to the nerve at the back of the eye) or cataracts (clouding of ...
- Myrtle Beach Sun News,
'Superfoods' Everyone Needs Nov 17, 2005
..."Whether you're trying to prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, cancer, or cardiovascular disease, the same type of preventive dietary measures apply," he ...
- CBS News
Eye care industry banks on boomers Nov 15, 2005
...lifestyle.". The aging eye can lead to a number of problems, including the development of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. ...
- DetNews.com,
Seeing the world in a new light Nov 17, 2005
...impairment. Youngsters at Marley Hill School tried on special glasses which gave them a taste of tunnel vision and cataracts. They ...
- ic Newcastle.co.uk,
Sophisticated Lens Helps Cataract Patients Nov 16, 2005
...time.". That's right - most did not need reading glasses at all. Baby boomers without cataracts may be the next candidates. Barry ...
- abc7news.com,
David Templeton's Seldom Seen: The toughest duty in life Nov 19, 2005
In time, her hips worsened to a point where she was unable to walk unless I walked behind her holding her hips. She also was blind from cataracts. ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
Resident sets sights on helping Bangladeshi children Nov 19, 2005
Hoque, a physician and holder of a Ph.D., was born with cataracts because his mother was ignorant about the importance of maternal nutrition and of prenatal ...
- Record-Journal,
Health unit offers eye exams Monday Nov 17, 2005
Diabetic patients are 40 percent more likely to develop glaucoma and 60 percent more likely to develop cataracts than those without diabetes, according to the ...
- 2theadvocate.com,
BTW students to screen kids for eye issues Nov 15, 2005
Some of the disorders the students will be screening for include myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), amblyopia (lazy eye) and cataracts. ...
- Montgomery Advertiser,
Merck/Schering-Plough Announces Update for the IMPROVE-IT Trial Nov 15, 2005
There were cataracts in female rats after two years of treatment with 50 and 100 mg/kg/day (22 and 25 times the human AUC at 80 mg/day, respectively) and in ...
- Business Wire (press release),
The End Of Reading Glasses? Oct 26, 2005
...inevitable. But now, a new procedure for an eye condition called cataracts could make reading glasses obsolete. Dr. Terence Isakov ...
- WNBC,
New HealthGuide Nov 18, 2005
These include healthy aging and caregiver tips, and health topics of interest to seniors, such as arthritis, cataracts, nutrition, health screening schedules ...
- Williams Lake Tribune,
Want to Ditch Your Reading Glasses? Oct 25, 2005
...one. This is already done for people who develop cataracts, or cloudy lenses, another common eye condition among older adults. New ...
- WTVG,
Eye disorders are common in people with diabetes Oct 24, 2005
Eye disorders-- diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts and macular edema -- are among the most serious complications of diabetes and a leading cause of ...
- Enid News & Eagle,
Treatment for mental illness falls short 02 Oct 2005
...and sleepiness. There is concern that this herb might increase the risk of cataracts if the eyes are exposed to bright sunlight. Q ...
- Houston Chronicle
Big help in 'Little Mexico' 02 Oct 2005
...ophthalmologist Jonathan Sowell because of her poor eyesight. She discovered she had cataracts. Jonathan Sowell, who is married to Mary ...
- Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription)
'Hidden Gems' opens at art museum 02 Oct 2005
..."The varnish has yellowed, but if you remove it, you remove the paint," Atwell said. "It's like you're looking at it through cataracts. ...
- The Courier-Journal
Veterinarian offers to help ailing woman's dog 02 Oct 2005
74, of St. Clair Shores, he decided to perform the surgery on Chewy, a white Maltese suffering from cataracts. The first consultation ...
- Macomb Daily
Suffering through a mystery 02 Oct 2005
A combination of three or more symptoms (muscle weakness, exercise intolerance, hearing impairment, seizures, learning disabilities, cataracts, heart defects ...
- Boston Globe
Health cancel hears about cataracts, other vision concerns Sep 20, 2005
Dr. Myron Wilson, local optometrist, discussed cataracts as part of Cataract Awareness Month, along with other vision concerns during the September meeting of ...
- Cherokee County Herald
Children Not Immune To Cataracts Sep 20, 2005
Pittsburgh (KDKA) Cataracts are typically thought of as a problem that develops later in life. KDKA's Dr. Maria Simbra reports that ...
- KDKA
Hispanics at High Risk for Cataracts Sep 13, 2005
TUESDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Due to language and financial barriers, Hispanic adults in the United States are more likely ...
- Forbes
Study: Too Many Carbs Could Cause Cataracts Sep 12, 2005
BALTIMORE -- New research suggests that eating too many carbohydrates could not only add to your waistline, but it could also increase your risk for cataracts. ...
- WBAL Channel.com
Hispanics at greater risk for cataracts Sep 12, 2005
12 (UPI) -- Prevalence of cataracts causing significant visual problems appears high among older US Hispanics who also often encounter barriers to access to ...
- United Press International
A VISION TO BEHOLD Named for 'The Blind Preacher,' church ... Sep 30, 2005
Waddell's eyesight was dimming for years, caused by cataracts that fully developed in both eyes by the time he was 59 years old. ...
- The Free Lance-Star
Testament of youth Oct 1, 2005
...her meddlesome urges. Her movement became limited by arthritis and her piercing blue eyes clouded over with cataracts. She had to ...
- The Observer
DRUGS WAR MAY NEVER BE WON Oct 1, 2005
He claims drug use has had some alarming consequences. "Some drug users had children with birth defects like inoperable cataracts and glaucoma while others ...
- Bangkok Post
Eyes on the Prize Sep 29, 2005
...spirits. The veteran eye surgeon had spent eight years developing an innovative lens to correct both cataracts and farsightedness. ...
- Forbes
Hispanics Face Barriers To Cataract Surgery Sep 26, 2005
26-Hispanics in the US have a much higher rate of cataracts than whites, but language barriers and lack of medical insurance prevent many from receiving much ...
- MedPage Today
Eye surgery for presbyopia can be risky Sep 27, 2005
27 (UPI) -- Lenses developed for people with cataracts are being implanted in US victims of age-related presbyopia, allowing them to do without reading glasses ...
- United Press International
Hunky dory: The most exciting way to experience the Grand Canyon ... Sep 25, 2005
Grand Canyon cataracts are rated on a 10-point technical scale, with 1 being a dancing riffle and 10 a slobbering ogre ready to devour anything floating through ...
- Asbury Park Press
Playing Catch-up Sep 30, 2005
...sweat off his glasses. His vision is an issue: Doctors have warned him about the beginnings of cataracts in both eyes. But as a ...
- Washington Post
Unknown actor Eugene Hutz lights up 'Everything Is Illuminated' Sep 30, 2005
Alex is on hand to assist his grandfather, the actual accredited tour guide, whose cataracts have left him nearly blind, so that he gets around with the ...
- Philadelphia Daily News
Government defeated over NHS reform Sep 29, 2005
...issue, many delegates came forward to pledge their support for a new and improved NHS, where waiting lists on many procedures, such as cataracts surgery, had ...
- Politics.co.uk
FDA Confuses Consumers by Allowing Dubious Health Claims on Foods ... Sep 29, 2005
...formula may reduce the risk of food allergies in infants, lycopene may reduce the risk of cancer, and that lutein may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular ...
- Consumer Affairs
Take a gentle approach when urging others to quit smoking Sep 29, 2005
She suggests focusing on health benefits and other pluses of quitting. Lowering the risk for cancer, heart attacks, strokes, cataracts and wrinkles.
- Louisville Courier-Journal
Surgeons join unions in attacking march of private sector in NHS Sep 29, 2005
Unison, the largest public sector union, led calls to stop the building of any more independent treatment centres for conditions such as cataracts and hip ...
- Scoopt.org
Advanced Surgery Helps Clear Cloudy Vision Sep 30, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- With age comes wisdom, but for millions of Americans, getting older can also bring cloudy vision caused by cataracts. ...
- 10News.com
VISION BREAKTHROUGH Sep 26, 2005
By Shantell M. Kirkendoll. Eye specialists can remove cataracts and correct vision with a new lens called ReSTOR. It gives a chance ...
- Flint Journal
10 things to make with walnuts Sep 29, 2005
...blindness," he said. "They can also help prevent cataracts, type-2 diabetes, Alzheimer's and some forms of skin cancer. "And they ...
- OCRegister (subscription)
Lead-based paint harms kids, adults; get rid of it Sep 30, 2005
...adults it can promote high blood pressure, digestive problems, nerve disorders, memory and concentration problems, muscle and joint pain, cataracts and damage ...
- DetNews.com
Fraud trial begins for Burlington eye doctor Sep 20, 2005
The 43-year-old executive assistant left his office with an appointment for surgery to remove what Chase told her were cataracts in both eyes. ...
- BurlingtonFreePress.com
Diabetic eye woes need early detection Sep 23, 2005
ANSWER: Eye disorders - diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts and macular edema - are among the most serious complications of diabetes and a leading cause ...
- Arizona Republic
(I-Newswire) - They will reunite Saturday. Tonya a 10 year old ... Sep 29, 2005
...it from the shelter. That in itself was something considering this poodle is 10 years old and has cataracts. They will reunite on ...
- I-newswire.com (Pressemitteilung)
Treating Amblyopia - Lazy Eye Sep 30, 2005
Lazy eye may also be caused by differences in refractive error in the two eyes (ie, one eye is more nearsighted or farsighted), cataracts (cloudiness of the ...
- WSOCtv.com
Burlington eye doctor faces 71 counts of health care fraud Sep 19, 2005
BURLINGTON, Vt. --When Dr. David Chase told Helena Nordstrom she needed cataracts at the age of 43, she sought a second opinion and was told it wasn't true. ...
- Boston Globe
Minister defends health reforms but faces setback on private ... Sep 27, 2005
...in the NHS, but also to bring in greater innovation, all of it free at the point of use." The changes had already cut waiting times for cataracts to three ...
- Guardian Unlimited
Surgeons join unions in attacking march of private sector in NHS Sep 28, 2005
Unison, the largest public sector union, led calls to stop the building of any more independent treatment centres for conditions such as cataracts and hip ...
- Times Online
Smoking linked to risk for diabetes Sep 26, 2005
...smoking.". Smoking has long been associated with a number of illnesses, including cancer, cataracts, gum disease and heart disease. ...
- Winston-Salem Journal
Antarctic Hole in Ozone Layer Nears Record Size Sep 18, 2005
In a bulletin on the seasonal depletion of ozone gas, which filters harmful ultraviolet radiation that can cause skin cancer and cataracts, the UN's World ...
- Planet Ark
Chase Lawyer Defends 'Aggressive' Doctor's Diagnoses Sep 19, 2005
She testified Chase diagnosed her with cataracts, then told her not to seek a second opinion. MPB sent her to another doctor in ...
- Champlain Channel.com
A kalashnikov for a Christmas present? Sep 27, 2005
The gift of sight to a child suffering from cataracts costs £27 and you can help reunite a youngster with its family in war-torn Congo for only £50. ...
- ic Huddersfield.co.uk
Chapter One: 'It' Sep 25, 2005
The windows on the bottom floor had been boarded up, but the ones on the second story seemed to stare blankly like aged eyes dulled by cataracts. ...
- Providence Journal (subscription)
Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers Sep 28, 2005
...in the United States (1). Cigarette smoking also causes chronic lung disease (emphysema and chronic bronchitis), cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cataracts. ...
- Food Consumer
Family of suicide victim learns his acne treatment lists suicide ... Sep 27, 2005
...tendonitis, arthritis, arrested growth, muscle damage, headache, confusion, lethargy and fatigue, watery eyes, conjunctivitis, cataracts, night blindness ...
- Linton Daily Citizen
Survivors of Stem Cell Transplant Report More Health Problems Sep 26, 2005
...that a variety of long-term complications have been identified, including an increased incidence of second malignancies, cataracts, hypothyroidism, hepatitis C ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release)
LIFELONG HEALTH : Antioxidants give boost to disease-fighting ... Sep 25, 2005
They also are powerful antioxidants, and diets rich in carotenoids are associated with a lower risk of colon cancer, cataracts and perhaps macular degeneration ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription)
Optics Meeting: Fingerprints, Einstein, Explosives and More Sep 22, 2005
...discovered that the amyloid beta proteins in the lens produce a very unusual cataract, formed in a different place in the eye than common cataracts (which are ...
- Newswise (press release)
Checking Young Children's Eyes Sep 28, 2005
Experts recommend parents make sure their pediatrician checks the child for amblyopia, cataracts and other vision problems well before the age of three. ...
- WCCO
Cataract incidence high among people on a high carbohydrate diet. Sep 18, 2005
Boston, women who ate an average of 200 to 268 grams of carbohydrates every day were more than twice as likely to develop cortical cataracts as women whose ...
- MedIndia
Stratospheric layer Sep 25, 2005
...has the unique ability to filter out dangerous ultraviolet rays from the Sun, damaging to vegetation and capable of causing skin cancer and cataracts, is being ...
- Independent-Bangladesh
Genetic Testing: The Secret World Of Genes Sep 27, 2005
...club foot. Even sweet itch, a hypersensitivity to a type of gnat, and cataracts, might end up having a genetic element. Like computer ...
- TheHorse.com
"If the Imperialist Government of the White House Dares to Invade ... Sep 19, 2005
These people could undergo eye surgery. This year we have conducted close to 100,000 eye surgeries, cataracts. In children, when ...
- Venezuelanalysis.com
SCIENCE: Ozone hole may shrink in 2005 Sep 25, 2005
...animals. Less protection could increase risks of skin cancer and cataracts and affect biodiversity, scientists say. Nevertheless ...
- Daily Times
Loving Life Sep 25, 2005
A petite woman with a twinkle in her one good eye (the other is clouded with cataracts), she scoots her wheelchair over to the pictures on her wall. ...
- Bremerton Sun
The wonder years Sep 28, 2005
She had to give up her Mercury Marquis at 92. "I was driving real good in my 90s, but I had cataracts, so I sold my little car," she says. ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram
One last wish Sep 25, 2005
...for colon cancer, said her main focus is her pet dog, "Chewy," a Maltese that has been part of the family for a decade and recently was diagnosed with cataracts ...
- Macomb Daily
Quality of Life Generally Good in Hematopoietic Cell Transplant ... Sep 28, 2005
Among complaints significantly more common in survivors were musculoskeletal stiffness and cramps, cataracts, hepatitis C, and memory and attention difficulties ...
- Cancerpage.com
Don't let your eyes fool you Sep 11, 2005
Cataracts. Her cataracts developed gradually, but there was nothing subtle about what Suzanne Chambliss saw when she looked at her ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch
NZ nuke veterans suffer genetic damage: study Sep 25, 2005
Those still alive have suffered with a variety of illnesses including cataracts, skin problems, chronic arthritis, blood cancers and premature ageing. – AFP.
- Gulf Times
Water-Driven Posho Mills Make a Comeback Sep 25, 2005
...them. The construction is fairly straightforward. First, rapids or cataracts must be identified along a river's course. A channel ...
- AllAfrica.com
No limits, blind and deaf man enjoys life to fullest Sep 25, 2005
Born six weeks premature, David Bess Jr. had his first surgery when he was 2 months old; by 10 months he wore trifocal glasses for his cataracts. ...
- 4 Hearing Loss
New Study Shows Melatonin in Walnuts Protective Against Cancer and ... Sep 13, 2005
Many diseases of aging, including cataracts, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, have a free-radical component, Dr. Reiter said. ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Excess Body Fat May Elevate Risk for Age-Related Eye Diseases Sep 12, 2005
...what seems at first to be an unlikely link: excess body fat may elevate one's risk for age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Antioxidants for the immune system Sep 3, 2005
CARDIOVASCULAR diseases, osteoporosis, cataracts, wrinkled skin, Alzheimer’s disease and joint pains – these are just some of the terms associated with ...
- Malaysia Star
Vitamins slow cataract progression Sep 14, 2005
Vitamins can slow the development of age-related cataracts, but certain types of fats may increase the risk seniors will develop the cloudy areas on the lenses ...
- Macleans
Volunteers turn clinics into medical marvels Sep 5, 2005
...evacuee whose drooping eyelid had turned inward, brushing her eyelash against her eye, then did his best to assure her when she wondered if she had cataracts. ...
- Houston Chronicle
Wild's Todd White: On ice and in life, determined Sep 24, 2005
In December 1994, at age 19, White developed cataracts -- a condition in which a cloudy film forms over the lens -- in his left eye. ...
- Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)
Cataract risk high in US Hispanics Sep 14, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The prevalence of visually significant cataracts is high among US Hispanics -- a population that often encounters barriers to ...
- Reuters
Shanklin Set the Record Straight on the Ozone Hole Sep 17, 2005
...from fairly quickly but further into the future, this may well condition you for skin cancers and a long exposure to UV is likely to give you cataracts in your ...
- SARTMA.com
'05 ozone hole may be smaller than '03's Sep 17, 2005
...to humans and animals. Less protection could increase risks of skin cancer and cataracts and affect biodiversity, scientists say.
- AZ Central.com
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Sep 15, 2005
...the ozone layer acts like a natural filter, blocking out most of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays which cause sunburns, skin cancers, and cataracts. ...
- Manila Bulletin
Ozone layer is stable now, says UNEP Sep 18, 2005
...the depletion of ozone layer has successfully stalled at least 1.5 million cases of skin cancers and another 1.3 million cases of cataracts, according to the ...
- Pune Newsline
Ten Years After, Stem Cell Transplant Survivors Are Okay Sep 16, 2005
...in 10-year survivors more medical problems in general and musculoskeletal problems in particular, as well as more hepatitis C, cataracts, and hypothyroidism. ...
- MedPage Today
Efforts to repair ozone layer to ward off cancers exemplifies UN ... Sep 16, 2005
...years of international efforts to repair the planet’s ozone layer, which filters out the sun’s ultraviolet rays that cause skin cancer, cataracts and other ...
- UN News Centre
Dillon takes slow start in stride Sep 23, 2005
...“It’s the cataracts,� Dillon said jokingly while holding his head. That remark seemed to set the mood for the rest of the interview. ...
- Patriots.com
Burlington eye doctor trial starts Monday Sep 17, 2005
He is accused of exaggerating the severity of patients' cataracts; recommending and performing needless surgeries; using vision tests to make patients' vision ...
- Barre Montpelier Times Argus
Criminal Trial of Vermont Eye Doctor Accused of Performing 50 ... Sep 18, 2005
He is also accused of overstating the severity of patients’ cataracts, using vision tests to exaggerate how bad patients’ vision was, recommending and ...
- Newsinferno.com
Ozone hole nears record size of 2003 Sep 18, 2005
...stratospheric shield for life on Earth, which filters out dangerous ultraviolet rays from the sun that damage vegetation and can cause skin cancer and cataracts ...
- Dispatch Online
UK's most optimistic fan guarantees victory, again Sep 23, 2005
...arthritis. Side effects of that contributed to a case of cataracts, which has caused diminished vision in both his eyes. Suffice ...
- Kentucky.com
Expo touts technology to aid vision-impaired Sep 21, 2005
Born with cataracts, the Selma resident underwent 44 eye surgeries over the years, but even after all that today he has sight in only one eye. ...
- Montgomery Advertiser
Ozone Hole Approaching An All-Time High Sep 19, 2005
...animals. Scientists say less protection increases risks of skin cancer and cataracts, as well as other possible health hazards. ...
- All Headline News
Operation caused sight loss Sep 1, 2005
...``He dismissed me.''. Dr Hunter diagnosed a degenerative condition at the back of her mother-in-law's eyes as well as cataracts in both eyes. ...
- Warrnambool Standard
Health and economic benefits from sun exposure are much greater ... Sep 17, 2005
...have been prevented with sufficient vitamin D as well as the number of cases and deaths from skin cancer and melanoma as well as cases of cataracts that likely ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Community breakfast Sunday Sep 22, 2005
E eye doctors may be available for screenings for general eye health including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. [continue].
- Holliston Tab
Pets Suffer Effects of Aging, Says Iowa State University ... Sep 8, 2005
Are the cat's kidneys working properly? "Many problems - like cataracts or dental ... A pet with cataracts could be a candidate for surgery to restore vision. ...
- AScribe
ARIMIDEX(R) (anastrozole) Gains Full FDA Approval for Adjuvant ... Sep 19, 2005
Cataracts and cataract surgery occurred more frequently with NOLVADEX. The most frequently reported adverse reactions were hot flashes and vaginal discharge. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Birth defects Sep 18, 2005
The defects caused by German measles include: cataracts/congenital glaucoma, congenital heart disease, loss of hearing, blindness, jaundice, bleeding ...
- Manila Bulletin
Diabetes Regular Check Up Sep 23, 2005
...exam. The doctor will evaluate the deep of your eyes in search of signs of diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or cataracts. Millions ...
- About Diabetes
Paper: Economic Burden of Insufficient Solar UVB Irradiance ... Sep 20, 2005
...vitamin D from UVB irradiance or oral sources as well as the number of cases and deaths from skin cancer and melanoma as well as cases of cataracts that likely ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release)
UN reports near-record hole in ozone layer filtering out cancer ... Sep 19, 2005
...whether we may ever reach full ozone recovery,� he added of the layer that filters out ultraviolet radiation that can cause skin cancer, cataracts and other ...
- UN News Centre
Baltimore Hosts Two Exhibits on Vision From the National ... Sep 6, 2005
...road. “As someone who has experienced vision problems, including cataracts, this exhibition has a real personal meaning for me. ...
- Eye-zine (press release)
Boomers' vision grows blurry Sep 18, 2005
...lifestyle.". The aging eye can lead to a number of problems, including the development of cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. ...
- Oakland Tribune
Health Scan: Are you addicted to rays? Sep 3, 2005
Previous studies have shown that cataracts can be caused by exposure to radiation, including a recent study of astronauts showing an association of incidence ...
- Jerusalem Post
'I CAN SEE AGAIN!' Sep 13, 2005
Mr. Sterling, who is from downtown Kingston, told The Gleaner that because he has cataracts, all he had been able to see for the past 10 years was "a big white ...
- Jamaica Gleaner
Eye screening for Gianyar villagers Sep 7, 2005
What the team was most interested in was finding people who had been blinded by cataracts. Thirteen people were identified with ...
- Jakarta Post
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