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Self-reported cataracts in older adults in Ghana: sociodemographic and health related factors
Conclusions: Cataract is prevalent in older people in Ghana with approximately 1 in 20 people aged 50 years or older reporting a previous diagnosis of cataract. As cataract surgery is restorative, a public health approach on behavioural modification, well structured national outreach eye care services (for rural residents), inclusion of basic eye health services at sub-district levels, increased family support and national health insurance for older persons is indicated.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - September 12, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Alfred E YawsonEdith M Ackuaku-DogbeNana A SeneadzaGeorge MensahNadia MinicuciNirmala NaidooSomnath ChatterjiPaul KowalRichard B Biritwum Source Type: research

G.P.157: Clinical and pathological features associated with mutations in MICU1
We present the clinical/pathological features in a cohort of 18 patients. Patients presented between birth and 8years with a mild, relatively static, proximal myopathy associated with high Creatinine Kinase (2000–10,000iu/L), learning difficulties and frequent microcephaly. At follow up (5–28yrs), all remained ambulant but variable extrapyramidal symptoms had developed in the majority by the end of the 1st decade. Other features suggestive of mitochondrial dysfunction included peripheral neuropathy, icthyosis, stroke like episodes, episodic weakness, ataxia and cataracts. Cardiomyopathy was not seen. Serum and CSF lact...
Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - September 4, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: A.M. Childs, K. Pysden, H. Roper, G. Chow, E.H. Niks, M. Kriek, P.F. Chinnery, D. Lewis-Smith, M. Duchen, G. Szabadkai, C. Logan, E. Sheridan, C. Sewry, F. Muntoni Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of dry eye disease in a British female cohort.
CONCLUSIONS: DED is common and increases with age within this cohort of female twins. We confirmed established risk factors for the first time in a British population, and found important risk factors that might relate to an underlying aetiology involving chronic pain predisposition or somatisation. PMID: 25185440 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 3, 2014 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Vehof J, Kozareva D, Hysi PG, Hammond CJ Tags: Br J Ophthalmol Source Type: research

Smoking and Atherosclerosis: Mechanisms of Disease and New Therapeutic Approaches.
Abstract It has been clear that at least 1 billion adults worldwide are smokers and at least 700 million children are passive smokers at home. Smoking exerts a detrimental effect to many organ systems and is responsible for illnesses such as lung cancer, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer of head and neck, cancer of the urinary and gastrointestinal tract, periodontal disease, cataract and arthritis. Additionally, smoking is an important modifiable risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease, stable angina, acute coronary syndromes, sudden death, s...
Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry - August 26, 2014 Category: Chemistry Authors: Siasos G, Tousoulis D, Michalea S, Oikonomou E, Vavuranakis M, Athanasiou D, Tourikis P, Gouliopoulos N, Miliou A, Mazaris S, Papavassiliou AG, Stefanadis C Tags: Curr Med Chem Source Type: research

COL4A1 Mutations: Clinical and Radiological Phenotypes in a French Adult Cohort (S15.006)
CONCLUSIONS:Hemorrhagic deep strokes associated with sign of SBVD are the main expression of COL4A1 mutation in adulthood. Late onset and absence of stroke family did not reject this diagnostic hypothesis. The diagnosis has to be evoked in cases of associated ventricular abnormalities, intracranial aneurysm, renal or ophthalmological injury.Disclosure: Dr. Siri has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tournier-Lasserve has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mine has nothing to disclose. Dr. Magnin has nothing to disclose. Dr. Berger has received personal compensation for activities with Biogen-Idec and Novartis as a speaker. Dr. Arquizan has no...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Siri, A., Tournier-Lasserve, E., Mine, M., Magnin, E., Berger, E., Arquizan, C., Ayrignac, X., Carra-Dalliere, C., Castelnovo, G., De Champfleur, N., Labauge, P., Neau, J. P., Rouaud, T., Alamowitch, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Clinical and Imaging Biomarkers and Genetics Source Type: research

Aging and regeneration in vertebrates.
Abstract Aging is marked by changes that affect organs and resident stem cell function. Shorting of telomeres, DNA damage, oxidative stress, deregulation of genes and proteins, impaired cell-cell communication, and an altered systemic environment cause the eventual demise of cells. At the same time, reparative activities also decline. It is intriguing to correlate aging with the decline of regenerative abilities. Animal models with strong regenerative capabilities imply that aging processes might not be affecting regeneration. In this review, we selectively present age-dependent changes in stem/progenitor cells th...
Source: Current Topics in Developmental Biology - February 15, 2014 Category: Biology Authors: Sousounis K, Baddour JA, Tsonis PA Tags: Curr Top Dev Biol Source Type: research

Validation of PhenX measures in the personalized medicine research project for use in gene/environment studies
Conclusions: The approach employed resulted in a high response rate and valuable data for future gene/environment analyses. These results and high response rate highlight the utility of the PhenX Toolkit to collect valid phenotypic data that can be shared across groups to facilitate gene/environment studies.
Source: BMC Medical Genomics - January 14, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Catherine McCartyRichard BergCarla RottscheitCarol WaudbyTerrie KitchnerMurray BrilliantMarylyn Ritchie Source Type: research

Statin use linked to small increase in cataracts risk
Conclusion This research using a large cohort of people from a military healthcare system finds that overall, use of statins for over 90 days was associated with a slight increase in a person’s risk of developing cataracts. Further analyses suggested that the risk was higher among people who did not have any additional diseases. From this the researchers suggest that risk may be higher when statins are given for what is called primary prevention, i.e. given to people with risk factors for cardiovascular disease but who have not yet suffered any cardiovascular disease events such as a heart attack or stroke. The study h...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Older people Heart/lungs Source Type: news

Physical comorbidity and its relevance on mortality in schizophrenia: a naturalistic 12-year follow-up in general hospital admissions.
Authors: Schoepf D, Uppal H, Potluri R, Heun R Abstract Schizophrenia is a major psychotic disorder with significant comorbidity and mortality. Patients with schizophrenia are said to suffer more type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and diabetogenic complications. However, there is little consistent evidence that comorbidity with physical diseases leads to excess mortality in schizophrenic patients. Consequently, we investigated whether the burden of physical comorbidity and its relevance on hospital mortality differed between patients with and without schizophrenia in a 12-year follow-up in general hospital admissions....
Source: European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience - August 15, 2013 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci Source Type: research

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 presenting with stroke-like episodes: a case report
Conclusions: DM1 may be the cause of cerebral white matter lesions. This is the first case of DM1 presenting with stroke-like episodes.
Source: BMC Research Notes - June 26, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Jens RollnikUte HeinzOlaf Lenz Source Type: research

FDTD analysis of temperature elevation in the lens of human and rabbit models due to near-field and far-field exposures at 2.45 GHz
The eye is said to be one of the most sensitive organs to microwave heating. According to previous studies, the possibility of microwave-induced cataract formation has been experimentally investigated in rabbit and monkey eyes, but not for the human eye due to ethical reasons. In the present study, the temperature elevation in the lens, the skin around the eye and the core temperature of numerical human and rabbit models for far-field and near-field exposures at 2.45 GHz are investigated. The temperature elevations in the human and rabbit models were compared with the threshold temperatures for inducing cataracts, thermal ...
Source: Radiation Protection Dosimetry - June 26, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Oizumi, T., Laakso, I., Hirata, A., Fujiwara, O., Watanabe, S., Taki, M., Kojima, M., Sasaki, H., Sasaki, K. Tags: Papers Source Type: research

Stroke Patients Likely Safe To Continue Blood Thinners Before Minor Surgery
A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology advises that it is likely safe for patients to continue taking blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin before minor procedures such as a cataract operation, minor dental surgery or dermatological procedure. Developed with financial support from the American Academy of Neurology, the guideline appears in the 28 May issue of Neurology, the Academy's official journal...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Safe for stroke patients to continue blood thinners before minor surgical procedures
(Loyola University Health System) It is is likely safe to continue taking blood thinners before minor procedures such as dental procedures, cataract surgery or dermatologic procedures, according to a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 29, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Summary of evidence-based guideline: Periprocedural management of antithrombotic medications in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease: Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology
Objective: To assess evidence regarding periprocedural management of antithrombotic drugs in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease. The complete guideline on which this summary is based is available as an online data supplement to this article. Methods: Systematic literature review with practice recommendations. Results and recommendations: Clinicians managing antithrombotic medications periprocedurally must weigh bleeding risks from drug continuation against thromboembolic risks from discontinuation. Stroke patients undergoing dental procedures should routinely continue aspirin (Level A). Stroke patients underg...
Source: Neurology - May 27, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Armstrong, M. J., Gronseth, G., Anderson, D. C., Biller, J., Cucchiara, B., Dafer, R., Goldstein, L. B., Schneck, M., Messe, S. R. Tags: Ultrasound, All Medical/Systemic disease, All Neuro-ophthalmology, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, All Trauma SPECIAL ARTICLE Source Type: research