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Waiting Safe for Some at Risk of Glaucoma Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:04PMMONDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- Eye doctors can often treat glaucoma successfully if they catch it early, but a new study suggests that ophthalmologists can sometimes wait before treating those at risk of developing the disease.
Zorianna Kit: 2010 Oscar Season Gifting Suites Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:40PMIt appears to be a record-breaking year for gifting suites as HuffPost attended a dozen of them in the week leading up to the Academy and Independent Spirit Awards. Believe it or not, there were more than the ones listed below.
RESULTS: Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:09AMThe following students were category winners in the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair. Listed is the student’s name, grade, school, project title and placement. Some also list special awards received by that student.
Dr. Donohue Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:16PMDEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please tell me about glaucoma—its cause, treatment and prognosis. How do you feel about laser treatment? What are the risks associated with that treatment?—M.B. DEAR M.B.: Injury to the optic nerve as it enters the back of the eye is the basic problem in glaucoma. Quite often, but not always, the injury comes from a high fluid pressure within the eye.
W.Va. Lawmakers Enter Session Crunch Time Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:22PMWest Virginia's Legislature has less than a week to decide the fate of proposals targeting abortion, corporate political spending and prescription drug abuse.
W.Va. lawmakers enter session crunch time Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:40AMAssociated Press - March 6, 2010 10:35 AM ET CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia's Legislature has less than a week to decide the fate of proposals targeting abortion, corporate political...
Treat glaucoma before signs appear Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:21PMDear Dr. Donohue: Please tell me about glaucoma - its cause,treatment and prognosis. How do you feel about laser treatment?What are the risks associated with that treatment?
pSivida Reports Presentation Of Additional Positive 24-Month Data From Iluvien(R) Phase 3 FAME™ Study For Diabetic ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:42AMpSivida Corp. (NASDAQ:PSDV) (ASX:PVA) (FF:PV3), a leader in the development of ophthalmic sustained release drug delivery products, with two of the only three such products approved by the FDA for treatment of back of the eye diseases, said that 24-month data from the FAME Phase 3 study for Iluvien presented at Angiogenesis 2010 included additional efficacy and safety data that reinforced the ...
Aravind Eye Care's Vision for India Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:28AMCheap eye care for the needy in South India.
Melanoma Update: Recent Technological Advances are Helping Dermatologists Diagnose and Treat Early Stage Melanomas Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:00PMMIAMI, March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to estimates from the American Cancer Society, melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, was responsible for an estimated 8,650 deaths in the United States in 2009. Of growing concern among dermatologists is the fact that melanoma is now the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 years old and the second most common cancer in ...
Pac-10 Men's Basketball Coaches Teleconference Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:54PMOn how he manages a big freshmen class throughout the season “I think you have to really balance trying to make sure they are held accountable for things that are important, obviously like every player on your team. At the same time, there is a fine line of understanding who they are.
Statement from Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:05PMGlaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of vision loss and blindness.
Sheep are Lotto winners' ticket Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:04AMA flock of sheep, breast enlargements and a gastric band are among British lottery winners' more unusual purchases, according to a new book.
Sheep are Lotto winners' ticket Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:45AMA flock of sheep, breast enlargements and a gastric band are among British lottery winners' more unusual purchases, according to a new book. Related Stories Fast food diet sounds tasty Dinosaurs 'were afraid of snakes' Smoking chimp in rehab Running engines could land a fine Gardener plans voyage in pumpkin
pSivida Reports Presentation of Additional Positive 24-Month Data from Iluvien® Phase 3 FAME Study for Diabetic ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:30AMWATERTOWN, Mass.----pSivida Corp. , a leader in the development of ophthalmic sustained release drug delivery products, with two of the only three such products approved by the FDA for treatment of back of the eye diseases, today said that 24-month data from the FAME Phase 3 study for Iluvien presented at Angiogenesis 2010 included additional efficacy and safety data that reinforced the positive ...
Playful, smart dog, cat duo seek homes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:23AMEach week, the Herald-Journal introduces you to animals in need of good homes. This week's Pets of the Week are a dog named Odie and a duo of felines named James and Samuel.
2 New Lenses Improving Eyesight Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:30PMtwo new lenses are improving eyesight for baby boomers without the need for glasses.
New knees, a whiskey factory and a Robin Reliant: How lottery winners spend their money Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:58AMPeople often dream of what they would buy if they won the lottery. But those who actually have often chose more unconventional purchases than a holiday and designer clothes.
Reportlinker Adds World Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical Market 2010-2025 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:29AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Sight for Soldiers Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:50PMAn effort to help give Iowa's soldiers better vision is picking up steam. It's called "Sight for Soldiers" and gives them big discounts on LASIK vision correction surgery.
The Good Fight: Greg Holmes Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:50AMThe Good Fight:Did nutrition, vitamins and a wife’s love save Greg Holmes? By Anne Stanton Greg Holmes remembers reading a Wall Street Journal article in March of 2004 with more interest than usual.
Pac-10 Conference Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:10AMPac-10 Conference-Around the Pac 10
Healing at the speed of light Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:26PMImproving eyesight in 10 minutes. Speeding up the healing of damaged nerve cells. Stretching the skin, whitening the teeth, accelerating the mending of bones, erasing pimples, fighting baldness and helping people quit smoking. What do all these have in common?
BIOLASE Announces Global Launch Of ILaseTM Personal Laser For Dental Market Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:18AMBIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental laser company, today announced the global launch of the iLase™ diode laser, the world's first personal laser for dentists and hygienists designed to perform a full-range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures. The iLase is being introduced today at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Show at McCormick Place ...
Lasers Get the Green Light Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:26AMWhat the world needs now is a semiconductor laser that's good, cheap, long-lasting, powerful, and truly green.
BIOLASE Announces Global Launch of iLase(TM) Personal Laser for Dental Market Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:23AMWorld's Smallest Medical Laser Is Wireless, Completely Self-Contained
BIOLASE Announces Global Launch of iLase(TM) Personal Laser for Dental Market Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:05AMIRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - 02/25/10) - BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI - News ), the world's leading dental laser company, today announced the global launch of the iLase diode laser, the world's first personal laser for dentists and hygienists designed to perform a full-range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures. The iLase is being introduced today at the Chicago Dental ...
High blood pressure drugs may be useful in preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy: Study Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:10AMScientists in Massachusetts are reporting new evidence that certain high blood pressure drugs may be useful in preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. The study, the largest to date on proteins in the retina, could lead to new ways to prevent or treat the sight-threatening disease, they say.
Recession Living: Get a brighter smile without breaking the bank | Daily Sundial Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:51PMThe first thing we usually notice about other people is their smile. Flashing those sparkling, bright white teeth can not only add eye candy and appeal to our overall look, but also help us make good first impressions.
Resident Evil 5 - Walkthrough (PS3) Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:34PMResident Evil 5 (X360) Resident Evil 5
Fighting cancer with light :Technique targets tumors while sparing rest of body from unpleasant side effects Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:18PMPHILADELPHIA -- Gloria Correa has tried all the standard weapons in her war against cancer: chemotherapy, radiation and finally surgery.
Bill would let optometrists perform surgeries Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:32PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As amended in the Senate Monday, a controversial bill to allow optometrists to perform specified surgical procedures would let optometrists perform three types of laser surgery to treat glaucoma. Opponents of the bill (SB230) argued...
VEGF Trap-Eye shows positive results in phase-2 study in patients with diabetic macular edema Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:36AMRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Bayer HealthCare AG announced that VEGF Trap-Eye showed positive results in a phase-2 study in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). The primary endpoint of the study, a statistically significant improvement in visual acuity over 24 weeks compared to the standard of care in DME, macular laser therapy, was met.
Woman pins hopes on U.S. treatment: Florida's Laser Spine Institute has helped several people locally Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:57AMAfter being laid up in agony for three years and experiencing sporadic pain for about a decade, Doreen Power just wants her life back.
VEGF Trap-Eye Shows Positive Results In Phase II Study In Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:21AMBayer HealthCare AG and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) announced that VEGF Trap-Eye showed positive results in a Phase II study in patients with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). The primary endpoint of the study, a statistically significant improvement in visual acuity over 24 weeks compared to the standard of care in DME, macular laser treatment, was met. Visual acuity improvement ...
VEGF Trap-Eye Shows Positive Results In A Phase 2 Study In Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:21AMRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) and Bayer HealthCare AG announced that VEGF Trap-Eye showed positive results in a Phase 2 study in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). The primary endpoint of the study, a statistically significant improvement in visual acuity over 24 weeks compared to the standard of care in DME, macular laser therapy, was met. Visual acuity improvement was ...
Concert to aid orchestra programs Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:14PMBRADENTON — The Concert in the Garage is being held tonight to raise funds for the Manatee High and other local middle school orchestra programs.
Tax Tip Thursday: Should you itemize? Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 10:43AMThere's a variety of things you can deduct from your 2009 taxes... but is it worth it?
Regeneron Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:23AMTARRYTOWN, N.Y., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) today announced financial and operating results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2009.
KSU Students Compete For Goldwater Scholarships Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:35AMFour Kansas State University students have been nominated and will compete for Goldwater scholarships, which are awarded to outstanding science, math or engineering students.
Regeneron, Bayer Eye Drug Meet Study Goal Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:25AMRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Bayer vision treatment meet midstage study goal Regeneron - Health - Sanofi-Aventis - Medicine - Medical Specialties
Regeneron Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:30AMRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced financial and operating results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2009. Â The Company reported a net loss of $67.8 million, or $0.85 per share , for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared with a net loss of $79.1 million, or $1.00 per share , for the year ended December 31, 2008. Â The Company reported a net loss of $36.5 million, or $0.46 ...
Regeneron, Bayer eye drug meet study goal Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:28AMRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Bayer vision treatment meet midstage study goal
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Bayer vision treatment meet midstage study goal Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:27AMNEW YORK - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Bayer HealthCare AG said Thursday their developing VEGF Trap-Eye drug met key vision improvement goals in a midstage study.
Phase 2 study results: VEGF Trap-Eye improves vision in patients with DME Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:50AMRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bayer HealthCare AG today announced that VEGF Trap-Eye showed positive results in a Phase 2 study in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME).
VEGF Trap-Eye Shows Positive Results in a Phase 2 Study in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:00AMRegeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bayer HealthCare AG today announced that VEGF Trap-Eye showed positive results in a Phase 2 study in patients with diabetic macular edema . Â The primary endpoint of the study, a statistically significant improvement in visual acuity over 24 weeks compared to the standard of care in DME, macular laser therapy, was met. Â Visual acuity improvement was measured ...
Family upset as laser eye surgery on child cancelled Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:52PMA controversial eye surgery for children has been suspended after provincial health officials raised safety concerns over the procedure.
Indian River Community Calendar, updated Feb. 11 Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:38AMLooking Ahead NEW LISTINGDance: With Tony Martin and The Swingables. Sebastian Community Center, 1805 N. Central Ave., 7:30-10 p.m., Feb. 26. $10. (772) 388-3683; desiretodance.com.Purse Party: Plumbago Volunteer Services, Inc., bring a purse, buy a Purse. Marine Bank and Trust, 571 Beachland Blvd., Vero Beach, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 17. $7-10. RSVP: (772) 453-5727; plumbagovs.org.Auditions for Disney ...
Narayana Nethralaya's KIDROP initiative approved under NRHM's preventable infant blindness programme Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 8:36PMNarayana Nethralaya Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, which has a tele-ophthalmology programme for preventable childhood blindness in the state, have entered into public private partnership with the government of Karnataka to launch the Karnataka State Internet Assisted Diagnosis for Retinopathy of Pre-maturity (KIDROP) in other parts of the state.
Yorkshire eye hospital sold for £4m Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 4:45AMA PRIVATE hospital near Leeds has been sold for £4m.