Eyesight: The non-alcoholic drink that may cause 'blindness' - seen for the first time
EYESIGHT makes it possible to appreciate the many wonders of the world. However, it's a gift that can be taken away by overdoing a particular drink, research suggests. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two signs that could predict early onset glaucoma - detection 'key' to prevent blindness
GLAUCOMA is a common condition where the optic nerve becomes damaged. Usually caused by a buildup of fluid in the eye, the condition can lead to a loss of vision if it's not diagnosed and treated early enough. According to one new study, the early onset of certain conditions could indicate the presence of glaucoma. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Are Linked. Here ’ s How to Reduce Your Risk for Both
High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—and Type 2 diabetes are two of the most common medical conditions in the U.S. Unfortunately, they often occur together. Some research has found that 85% of middle-aged or older adults who have Type 2 diabetes also have hypertension, and both conditions elevate a person’s risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
These increased risks are significant, and in some cases grave. Researchers have found that people with Type 2 diabetes are up to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who don’t have the conditio...
Source: TIME: Health - August 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Disease freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
The epidemiology of eye injuries in Western Australia: a retrospective 10-year study - Blaszkowska MK, Bartnik SE, Crewe JM, Clark A, Mackey DA.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Eye injuries constitute a significant cause of preventable lifelong visual impairment or blindness. It is important to identify the context in which these injuries occur to develop intervention programs to reduce the incidence and sever... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 26, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Uganda: Efforts to Address Vitamin A Deficiency Miss the Mark
[The Conversation Africa] Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness. It also increases the risk of death from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea. There are several ways to fight this public health threat: giving children vitamin A supplements; promoting more diverse diets; fortifying food; and bio-fortifying crops. Nutrition campaigns can go with these efforts. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 23, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Looking but Failing to See Is Considered'Normal Blindness'Looking but Failing to See Is Considered'Normal Blindness '
Routinely missing information that is"right in front of our eyes" is a phenomenon termed"looking but failing to see" and is referred to as"normal blindness."Quick Take (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Eyesight warning: Drink consumed by tens of millions in the UK can lead to 'blindness'
EYESIGHT diminishes with age but blindness is a rarer phenomenon. According to eyesight health body OCL Vision, overdoing a drink loved by the nation can lead to "blindness". (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eyesight: The vitamin deficiency that's the 'leading cause of preventable blindness'
EYESIGHT is a precious commodity, much like the other four senses. Although vision loss is a corollary of ageing, you can hasten it. In fact, a common vitamin deficiency is the "leading cause of blindness" - are you at risk? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What's Causing This Strange Constellation of Symptoms in an Older Woman?
(MedPage Today) -- Prompt assessment and treatment needed to prevent blindness, authors warn (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - August 8, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Eyesight: 1 in 3 Britons have common ailment that is the 'leading' cause of blindness
LOSING your eyesight is an intimidating prospect for somebody who has been blessed with good vision throughout a lifetime. Yet, in the UK alone, more than two million people are living with sight loss. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shingles symptoms: The key sign putting you at risk of ‘lasting damage’ - 'urgent' problem
WHILE shingles are often only mild, there's one warning sign that might signal further problems. A health portal shares that this "urgent" issue needs to be assessed by your doctor to avoid lasting eye damage, blindness and hearing loss. Here's how to spot it. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eyesight: Drink enjoyed by billions could be linked to 'leading' cause of blindness
WITH most of our favourite foods and drinks it is all about enjoying them in moderation. While some treats might provide health and wellbeing benefits, having them in excess could also cause problems. And there is research to support that this is the case for one of the most popular drinks in the world. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche ’s Vabysmo, the first bispecific antibody for the eye, for two leading causes of vision loss
Vabysmo (faricimab) simultaneously targets and inhibits two disease pathways that driveneovascular or “wet” age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME)The CHMP recommendation is based on results across four phase III studies: TENAYA and LUCERNE innAMD at year one, and YOSEMITE and RHINE in DME up to two yearsThe totality of the data across all studies innAMD and DME available to date showed that over 60% of people treated withVabysmo were able to extend treatment to every four months, while improving and maintaining visionIf approved,Vabysmo would offer the first new mechanism of action in ...
Source: Roche Investor Update - July 22, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche ’s Vabysmo, the first bispecific antibody for the eye, for two leading causes of vision loss
Vabysmo (faricimab) simultaneously targets and inhibits two disease pathways that driveneovascular or “wet” age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME)The CHMP recommendation is based on results across four phase III studies: TENAYA and LUCERNE innAMD at year one, and YOSEMITE and RHINE in DME up to two yearsThe totality of the data across all studies innAMD and DME available to date showed that over 60% of people treated withVabysmo were able to extend treatment to every four months, while improving and maintaining visionIf approved,Vabysmo would offer the first new mechanism of action in ...
Source: Roche Media News - July 22, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
These New Developments Could Make Living With Type 2 Diabetes More Manageable
Experts often talk about the “burden” of a disease or illness. The word acts as a tidy container for all the unpleasantness people with that condition may experience—from their symptoms, to the cost of their care, to the restrictions imposed on their lifestyle, to the health complications that may arise. For people with Type 2 diabetes, this burden can be high.
Routine management of Type 2 diabetes often involves major changes to one’s diet and physical activity. And for many, especially those taking insulin to manage their blood sugar, the disease can necessitate daily blood-glucose monitoring, a p...
Source: TIME: Health - July 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Disease freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
