Viagra, cataract surgery may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk, studies find
The erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil -- better known as the brand Viagra -- may help prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease, a study published Monday by Nature Aging found, and cataract surgery may help prevent it. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Seattle biotech Omeros selling drug franchise in deal valued at over $1B
The deal includes a $125 million upfront payment and a commercial milestone payment of $200 million for Omidria, a drug used in cataract surgery. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - December 3, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Rick Morgan Source Type: news
Planning for Surgery? You Might Not Need All Those Tests Beforehand.
Cardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 15, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jane E. Brody Tags: Tests (Medical) Hips Surgery and Surgeons Anxiety and Stress Knees Content Type: Service Cataracts Hernias JAMA Cardiology (Journal) JAMA Internal Medicine (Journal) Source Type: news
Cataract Surgery Alone or With the Hydrus Microstent? Cataract Surgery Alone or With the Hydrus Microstent?
Dr Patel believes that the HORIZON study 3-year results are important for the understanding of long-term effects on IOP with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Everyone who ages can get cataracts. Surgery can help remove them.
During the operation, the doctor removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with a new artificial one, called an intraocular lens. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - November 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Marlene Cimons Source Type: news
Retained Lens Fragment After Cataract Surgery Retained Lens Fragment After Cataract Surgery
All cataract surgeons will experience a retained lens fragment at some point. Depending on the size and makeup, these fragments can be managed medically and/or surgically.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ophthalmology Expert Column Source Type: news
Self-reported driving difficulty in patients with bilateral cataract - Abd Rahman MH, Abdul Mutalib H, Mohd Norizan NH, Md-Muziman-Syah MM.
PURPOSE: The presence of cataract causes reduction in visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) and thus can affect individual's daily activities. The aim of this study was to investigate self-reported driving difficulty in patients with bilateral c... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 27, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Cataracts Tied to Higher Odds of Death From Heart Disease
Title: Cataracts Tied to Higher Odds of Death From Heart DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/26/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/26/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - October 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Eye health: The seasonal vegetable that could slash your risk of cataracts
EYE health can begin to worsen naturally with age. However, according to experts, there is one vegetable currently in season right now that could help to reduce your risk of age-related conditions and cataracts. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Usually Favorable in Patients With Diabetes Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Usually Favorable in Patients With Diabetes
Two thirds of patients with diabetes achieve a good visual outcome of 20/40 or better after cataract surgery, according to one of the largest studies to assess visual acuity in people with diabetes undergoing cataract surgery.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - October 19, 2021 Category: Surgery Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Texas Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Adulterating Drug Used in Cataract Surgeries
FDA OCI, , Jack Randall Munn, Dallas TX, licensed pharmacist, owner, cataract, surgery, Guardian Pharmacy Services, antibiotic, steroid, excessive, inactive ingredient, damage, sensitive, eye tissue, adulterated, drug, prescription, Rx, (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - October 13, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news
Posted Prices of Cataract Procedures May Confuse Patients: Study Posted Prices of Cataract Procedures May Confuse Patients: Study
The majority (77.3%) of hospital websites examined in a study attempted consumer-friendly presentations of prices, but data posted on those sites may leave patients ill-informed about costs.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 12, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
South Africa: Behind the Cataract Surgery Backlog in Gauteng Province
[New Frame] Thousands of cataract patients in the province are waiting up to two years to receive the simple but life-changing surgery. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 9, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Texas Woman Sentenced to 6 Months in Federal Prison for Selling Deadly Weight Loss Drug to Consumers
FDA OCI, Judith Holloway, Watauga TX, DNP, 2,4-Dinitrophenol, weight loss, cataracts, dangerous, side effects, hyperthermia, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, death, misbranded, yellow pigment powder, bulk purchase, eBay, hazardous, false label, (Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases)
Source: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) Press Releases - October 7, 2021 Category: Medical Law Authors: DOJ Source Type: news
South Africa: What Is Behind the Massive Cataract Surgery Backlogs in Gauteng?
[Daily Maverick] As World Sight Day approaches on 14 October, Gauteng faces the damning reality that thousands of cataract patients wait up to two years to receive the simple life-changing surgery. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 6, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
