Green Valley resident Lee Collett comforts Shirley, top, and Lavern. EDWIN ANCHETA PHOTO Jun 3, 2009
According to Merry, Lavern and Shirley have a combination of severe congenital ocular disorders including corneal fibrosis and secondary glaucoma, to name two in a long unpronounceable list. White Socks and Mougley are also affected to a lesser degree. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Giving senior intimacy a little nudge Jun 3, 2009
A lot of glaucoma treatments are beta blockers, and you can almost set the date and time of ED to when he started eye drops or a beta blocker blood pressure pill. " Prostate cancer surgery, low testosterone levels and other hormones also can cause impotence. But, Dr. Jaffe added, "I think [the psychological aspect] is equally important as the decades go on. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
FDA approves labeling change for VYVANSE CII to efficacy at 13 hours postdose in children with ADHD Jun 2, 2009
Vyvanse should not be taken if you or your child has advanced disease of the blood vessels (arteriosclerosis); symptomatic heart disease; moderate to severe high blood pressure; overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism); known allergy or unusual reactions to drugs called sympathomimetic amines (for example, pseudoephedrine); seizures; glaucoma; a history of problems with alcohol or drugs; agitated states; taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the last 14 days. Tell the doctor before... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Letters to the Editor Jun 2, 2009
He was a rubella baby, born deaf, blind, mentally retarded, with cerebral palsy, congenital glaucoma and cataracts. The governor seeks to eliminate the adult day health care program that currently provides my son with activities that encourage him to be the best he can be. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Hospital waits hit eye patients Jun 1, 2009
Patients who have chronic eye conditions such as glaucoma need to be seen regularly at hospital to stop their condition worsening ... Jonathan Osborne, an ear, nose and throat surgeon and vice-chairman of the Welsh council of the British Medical Association said: "All specialities have particular conditions that do require fairly close monitoring and follow up and those patients are undoubtedly suffering. "There are conditions such as glaucoma - where patients go blind on a silent basis - and... (BBC News -- UK)
Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma May 31, 2009
Glaucoma is a frequently reported eye problem and one of the most common causes of blindness. Glaucoma is an ophthalmologic condition characterized by visual impairment due to increased pressure in the eyeball ... Glaucoma has been reported in approximately 14 million people around the world, making it the third leading cause of blindness worldwide. (Suite101.com)
Americans Choose Media Messages That Agree With Their Views May 30, 2009
15, 2009) Glaucoma appears to be associated with slower spoken reading and increased reading impairment in older adults, according to a new. (May 9, 2007) If you have teenage boys and are unsure about what topics to cover when discussing "the birds and bees" with them, it may be worth reading the latest piece of research about sexual communication and. (Science Daily)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate votes against senior tax break May 30, 2009
Doctors would be allowed to issue prescriptions for marijuana use by patients for debilitating medical condition including cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, Lou Gehrig's disease, Crohn s Alzheimer s and any disease or treatment that produces severe pain, nausea or seizures. POSTING GAS PRICES (S 1502) - The Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy's agenda included legislation that would require the price on the marquee at gas stations to be the per gallon price if the... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Marijuana bill clears committee, heads to House floor May 29, 2009
The list of applicable conditions includes cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Crohn s disease and Alzheimer s disease. The legislation also would allow patients to grow three plants in their home. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Devices Can Keep Older Drivers On Road May 28, 2009
The most common vision problems experienced by older drivers include cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. While vehicle features cannot necessarily overcome the affects of these diseases, drivers can benefit from a few features that they may overlook when shopping for a new car. (Click2Houston, TX)
Medical marijuana bill heads to Illinois House May 28, 2009
The list of applicable conditions includes cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Crohns disease and Alzheimers disease. This bill allows the use of marijuana in limited circumstances, said Senate sponsor William Haine, D-Alton, who was the former states attorney for Madison County. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Is there a home remedy for moles? May 27, 2009
It is usually a symptom of an underlying condition such as myopia (nearsightedness), cataracts, retinal degeneration, vitamin A deficiency, prescription glaucoma medications and more. There are three types of the condition: congenital, that is, present at birth and likely inherited, the result of surgery for obesity and the progressive form. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Atwal will expand Cheektowaga operation May 22, 2009
The company specializes in laser vision correction, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and other laser surgery. Reader Comments. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Top 10 Tips to Save Your Vision May 22, 2009
Age-related eye diseases, including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are expected to dramatically increase--from 28 million today to 43 million by the year 2020. Early intervention -- Most serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma and AMD, are more easily and successfully treated if diagnosed and treated early. (PR Newswire)
Eye condition aniridia linked to severe vision loss May 22, 2009
Glaucoma is another commonly associated condition that can further worsen visual loss from aniridia. Folks with aniridia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Council passes on medical pot May 22, 2009
Citing statistics from a recent White Paper on Marijuana Dispensaries prepared by a task force of the California Police Chiefs Association, Sackett said that patient records reveal that 50 percent are under the age of 30, 12 percent are under 20, and that only 2 percent had primary target diseases like AIDS, glaucoma and cancer. Sackett also said that contrary to popular belief, dispensaries are not strictly legal under state law, "except in the rare examples of co-ops.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Medical mission May 21, 2009
Treatments range from cataracts and glaucoma to corneal transplants. Most of the equipment is European and Asian; US companies cannot sell to Cuba because of the trade embargo. (BBC News -- Health)
Moo-ve it: Loose bull roams Houston apartment complex May 21, 2009
They ve been trying to get in touch with the owner and it seems like we can t get in touch with him," Pharms said. But all it took for us was a one-block trip to the end of Wenda Street where we found a small herd of 16 cattle, including several newborn calves and three longhorns. Grazing under a grove of trees, they were on the same property as a ramshackle complex of rental stalls and stables for horses. And it s where we found Johnny Gibson, a 69-year-old retiree with a patch taped over his... (KHOU.com, TX)
Schering-Plough Announces Changes to its Global Collaboration with Novartis to Develop Combination Therapies for Asthma and COPD May 19, 2009
ASMANEX may increase the risk of some eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, and increased intraocular pressure. Patients with a change in vision or a history of eye problems should be monitored by their health care provider. (PR Newswire)
REGION: Blind shopkeeper overcomes obstacles, runs concessions at Vista courthouse May 18, 2009
Glaucoma has left Ubani, 51, legally blind for the last two decades. He relies on people to tell him not only what they are buying, but the denomination of the bill they hand him. (North County Times)
Petition drive started for medical marijuana May 15, 2009
Those eligible would include people suffering from cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and other diseases. Supporters have argued that marijuana is effective in easing pain, muscle spasms and the nausea that can accompany chemotherapy treatments for cancer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
SEC East: Can Georgia find a big-time RB, regain its edge on defense? May 14, 2009
Percy claimed glaucoma for his failed drug test, that is why he left UF early. He knew that if he stayed at UF that excuse would not work because Tebow could bless some eye drops and cure his glaucoma and give him sight equal to that of an eagle. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Being blind, 'you have to be adventurous' May 14, 2009
Riccobono, who has glaucoma and has been losing vision throughout his life, did not learn Braille as a child and believes that he missed out on literacy opportunities. He discovered Braille in college, which cut his study time down by 50 percent, he said. (CNN -- Health)
New Target Identified For Potential Treatment Of Retinopathy In Premature Babies May 12, 2009
Additional contributors include Karen X. Duong-Polk and James D. Lindsey of UC San Diego's Hamilton Glaucoma Center, and Gabriel G. Haddad, chair of the UCSD department of pediatrics. Support for this study was provided in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health, and by postdoctoral fellowships from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science and support from the Spanish Society of Rheumatology. (Science Daily)
Undiagnosed Diabetes Takes Economic Toll May 10, 2009
18, 2008) Based on projected increases in the prevalence of diabetes, the number of people with diabetes-related retinal disease, with glaucoma and with cataracts is estimated to increase significantly by. . (Science Daily)
An ounce of prevention: The benefits of health screenings May 10, 2009
Pap smear, breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, prostate cancer screening, diabetes screening, thyroid disease screening, chlamydia screening, glaucoma screening, and dental checkup. Many important factors, including gender, age, family history, and lifestyle behaviors, influence which screenings you need and how often you need them talk to your doctor about what is right for you. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
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According to Wikipedia, marijuana has been established to alleviate certain medical conditions such as glaucoma, nausea, anorexia and cancer. It is also believed to alleviate certain painful, neurogenic conditions also known as "soft tissue diseases." The dosages, however, are subject to scrutiny, since its potency varies greatly and the effects of marijuana are generally short-lived. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
NORML group pushes new marijuana laws May 9, 2009
Jack Killorin, director of a federally funded task force that targets drug trafficking in the Atlanta area, said many of the prescriptions for marijuana said to be helpful in treating glaucoma and for increasing the appetite of AIDS patients were suspect. There seems to be a great deal of chicanery going on I ve got a hang nail, you need about eight grams a day, said Killorin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Eyedrops making eyelashes grow? May 8, 2009
A: The prescription glaucoma medicine Lumigan (bimatoprost) has an unusual side effect, eyelash growth. This ingredient is available as Latisse, prescribed to help eyelashes grow thicker and longer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Mystic Pharmaceuticals gets cash infusion from state May 8, 2009
The platform allows patients to self-administer a range of drugs for ocular and central nervous system issues or diseases like glaucoma, allergies and migraines. In tough economic times, it s more important than ever that government and industry work together to create high-paying jobs here at home and keep Texas on the cutting edge of technology, said Jack McDonald, chairman and CEO of and chairman of the Central Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Stafford County man still doing laps around those much younger May 7, 2009
His only health issue is glaucoma. When he and his wife moved to Falls Run five years ago, he didn't want her to tell anyone in the senior community he was in his 90s. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Testing Lincoln's blood May 6, 2009
A genetic disorder of the conjunctive tissues, Marfan syndrome is characterised by long limbs, premature cataracts or glaucoma, heart problems and often premature death. Lincoln also is believed to have suffered from chronic depression, which he himself referred to as "melancholy". (iAfrica.com)
Column: Senior center for the blind in West Roxbury falls victim to Madoff May 5, 2009
Doctors and nurses from nearby hospitals gave health talks on diabetes, osteoporosis and glaucoma. Medical care was arranged, prescriptions filled and assistance provided on insurance paperwork. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Lawmaker pushes for medical marijuana Apr 30, 2009
Legitimate uses include reducing pain for sufferers of cancer or multiple sclerosis, helping people with glaucoma to retain their eyesight longer, easing pain for sufferers of Crohn's disease (inflammation of the bowels) and helping people cope with insomnia and mental disorders such as depression. Mr. Cohen said there are 35,000 marijuana arrests in Pennsylvania a year, with many of those charged being people suffering from a painful disease. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Moba'89 fundraising health screening on May Day Apr 29, 2009
A statement signed by Mr Kwesi Berko, President of the group said visitors to the mall will have the advantage of being screened for blood pressure, glaucoma, blood sugar and a host of other ailments. Mr Berko also said there will be free stress relief massage services for persons who wish to be pampered. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nasdaq Stays Suspension of Trading in deCODE Stock Apr 29, 2009
Through its CLIA-registered laboratory, deCODE offers deCODE T2(TM) for type 2 diabetes; deCODE AF(TM) for atrial fibrillation and stroke; deCODE MI(TM) for heart attack; deCODE ProstateCancer(TM) for prostate cancer; deCODE Glaucoma(TM) for a major type of glaucoma; and deCODE BreastCancer, for the common forms of breast cancer. deCODE is delivering on the promise of the new genetics. (PR Newswire)
Fresno Japanese-American artist dies at 88 Apr 28, 2009
"Bowers said Ms. Kasai enrolled in The Cooper Union art school in New York. Her friend Mary Maughelli said Ms. Kasai studied wood cut with the Argentine-born printmaker Antonio Frasconi. She later received a Fulbright scholarship that took her to Japan in the late 1950s, where she concentrated on Japanese wood-block prints and produced her first collages.In the early 1960s, Ms. Kasai returned to Fresno, where she earned a masters degree from Fresno State College and helped start the Fig Tree... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New Therapies Expected To Help Reduce Future Visual Burden Of Age-related Eye Disease Apr 20, 2009
18, 2008) Based on projected increases in the prevalence of diabetes, the number of people with diabetes-related retinal disease, with glaucoma and with cataracts is estimated to increase significantly by. (Apr. (Science Daily)
* FEATURE : Chinas poor hope reforms will fix healthcare Apr 20, 2009
Wang Juns eyesight is slowly deteriorating from suspected glaucoma, but there is nothing hazy about his view of Chinas much-maligned health system. Its really lacking, really inadequate, said the retired 56-year-old former dairy farm worker, reflecting a view widely held in this country as he awaits treatment in a grubby clinic in northern China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New push in Ariz. for medical marijuana Apr 18, 2009
The initiative would allow individuals with illnesses ranging from cancer to HIV/AIDS or glaucoma to seek a doctor's recommendation for medical marijuana, according to draft ballot language obtained by The Arizona Republic. Eligible individuals would be able to purchase up to 21/2 ounces of the drug every 14 days from a series of non-profit outlets, known as dispensaries. (AZCentral -- News)
Test Quickly Assesses Whether Alzheimer's Drugs Are Hitting Their Target Apr 16, 2009
7, 2007) Scientists have shown for the first time that key proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease are also implicated in glaucoma, the major cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Research has also. (Science Daily)
New Glaucoma Research Solves Anthropological And Medical Puzzle Apr 16, 2009
15, 2009) Scientists studying a rare form of glaucoma have discovered why people in the disparate Roma communities are at greater risk of inheriting a condition leading to permanent blindness than other groups in the population ... Primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) is a devastating condition affecting 1 in every 1000 Romany people ... Dr Ali said: Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and we are now looking at this same gene to see if changes in it are also found in... (Science Daily)
Asahi Glass, Aderans, Doutor, NEC Electronics, Takashimaya: Japan Stocks Apr 16, 2009
The ophthalmic medicine maker said it has signed a license agreement with (MRK US) on tafluprost, a treatment for glaucoma, allowing the U.S. drugmaker to sell the drug in the Americas, Africa and western Europe excluding Germany. (8233 JT) rallied 5 percent to 700 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian Stocks Climb as Fed's Beige Book Fuels Growth Optimism; Tenaga Rises Apr 16, 2009
a Japanese maker of ophthalmic drugs, surged 11 percent after licensing sales rights for its glaucoma medication to ... Merck obtained a license to market Santens glaucoma drug tafluprost in the Americas, Africa and Western Europe. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Free medical clinic just the ticket at fairgrounds Apr 14, 2009
Exams, glaucoma tests, free frames and lenses (limited). MEDICAL. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Transplanting hope Apr 10, 2009
Cancer patients who have undergone radiation and chemotherapy, people who have suffered from eye problems such as glaucoma and cataracts, and people who have undergone LASIK surgery can still be donors in most instances, she said. Dr. Gary Stremcha of the Havre Optometric Clinic said that the best way to ensure eyes stay healthy enough to donate and healthy enough to avoid needing a transplant is to "have routine examinations and protect your eyes against injuries." According to SightLife's Web... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Health fair planned at South Albany Apr 10, 2009
People can receive free vision, glaucoma, hearing, diabetes and blood pressure exams thanks to the Lions Club mobile health unit. The Oregon State University department of nutrition will have information about preventing diabetes and improving eating habits. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
AAAS/Science to launch new journal, Science Translational Medicine Apr 6, 2009
To delay the onset of blindness, many patients with glaucoma must administer eye drops multiple times during the day, a demanding routine that can prevent effective control of the disease. Erin Lavik at Yale University has developed microspheres containing the glaucoma drug timolol maleate, which can be injected into one spot in the eye, where the microspheres secrete controlled amounts of timolol for over a month ... This improvement in the way that glaucoma patients receive their medication... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Michigan goes to pot (1880) Apr 4, 2009
Some of the illnesses covered in the law include cancer, HIV-AIDS, and glaucoma, or anything causing "severe and chronic pain.". Doctors afraid to approve. (The Herald-Palladium)
Sandy Run case doesn't mean no one cares Apr 3, 2009
Her only prescribed medicine was for glaucoma, so she wasn t on any medical check list. There was no one individual or group to take responsibility. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Reclusive woman's death sobers small SC community; No one noticed for 18 months... Apr 2, 2009
Her only prescribed medicine was for glaucoma, so she wasn't on any medical check list. Many older people rely on family to check in on them, especially in rural areas, said Mary Beth Fields, aging services coordinator for the area. (The Drudge Report)
New from the Dover Council on Aging (April 2) Apr 1, 2009
Free Glaucoma Screening. Wednesday, April 29, 10 a.m.-noon. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Health InfoCenter Mar 28, 2009
For more information on glaucoma. For more on recommended salt intake. (WCAX.com, VT)
* Institute develops efficient process to extract danshen Mar 28, 2009
Extract of danshen is also widely used in pharmaceutical preparations for asthmatic bronchitis, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes and lung cancer. OFTEN USED. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ellensburg eye doctor impacted many lives Mar 27, 2009
Picari said the Kittitas Valley has lost a brilliant mind in Boys Smith, a glaucoma specialist, who had the training, dexterity, wisdom and knowledge like very few ... (Realizing Dr. Boys Smith was a glaucoma specialist) I certainly believe this valley has lost a brilliant mind; Dr. Boys Smith had the training, dexterity, wisdom and knowledge like very few. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Genetic Sleuth Solves Glaucoma Mystery Mar 27, 2009
The University of Alberta medical geneticist has cracked the case of WDR36, a gene linked to glaucoma ... Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in which cells in the optic nerve die, preventing the brain from understanding what patients see ... Scientists have long suspected a link between WDR36 and glaucoma, but have been unable to figure out what the gene does and why some people with variations of the gene get glaucoma while others don't. (Science Daily)
Allergan sweet spot for GSK as rumors abound of a possible bid Mar 26, 2009
The companys eye care drugs include prescription and nonprescription products to treat eye diseases and disorders, including glaucoma, dry eye, inflammation, allergy, and infection. On the dermatology front, the spokesperson was more sanguine. (FT.com -- Markets)
Protein from tick saliva studied for potential myasthenia gravis treatment Mar 26, 2009
While drugs like prednisone, a corticosteroid, can be effective in treating the disorder, they also can carry a host of severe side effects, including pronounced weight gain, osteoporosis, glaucoma and diabetes. Other treatments, intravenous immunoglobulin and plasmapheresis, which involve blood plasma, are expensive and can have rare but serious side-effects such as infections, heart attacks and stroke. (EurekAlert!)
Is Thinning Hair in Your Future? Mar 26, 2009
It turns out a glaucoma medication can make lashes grow longer. But should you really use it for cosmetic reasons. (Marie Claire, US)
Non-safety-related voluntary market withdrawal of a limited portion of DAYTRANA® (methylphenidate transdermal system) patches announced Mar 24, 2009
Daytrana should not be used if the child has: significant anxiety, tension, or agitation; allergies to methylphenidate or other ingredients of Daytrana; glaucoma; discontinued in the last 14 days or is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI); tics, or family history or diagnosis of Tourette s syndrome. Tell your doctor before using Daytrana if the child: is being treated for or has symptoms of depression (e. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Discovery's Edge Spring Issue - http://discoverysedge.mayo.edu Mar 24, 2009
Glitches in Ion Transporters -- An Unlikely Link Between Kidney Diseases and Glaucoma. A tale of coincidence and collaboration: the peculiar case of the kidney researcher and the eye expert finding a mutual connection that leads to discovery. (PR Newswire)
A look at the families killed in Butte plane crash Mar 24, 2009
"He had all the clinical knowledge that was needed, of course, his references were outstanding and it didn t hurt that we knew his wonderful parents. He turned out to be everything we wanted and then some, she said.Erin Jacobson, who had donated time performing eye surgery in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, specialized in treating cataracts and glaucoma. Among the tributes to the family at the hospital was one from a patient that read I will never forget you and your beautiful family you... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Ask questions during visits to doctor Mar 24, 2009
Q Last year, during my yearly eye examination, my doctor asked me if I had poked my eye with a stick (which I hadn't), because I had a line in my eye, which was a first sign of glaucoma ... I believe your doctor was referring to a rare form of glaucoma called pigmentary glaucoma ... This increases the intraocular pressure, leading to damage to the optic nerve, better known as glaucoma. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Oregon medical marijuana law could change Mar 23, 2009
Her first contact with marijuana came in 1975, when she was diagnosed with glaucoma ... She continued using marijuana to ease glaucoma pain ... Robert Randall beat growing charges after his lawyers argued that marijuana was a medical necessity to help with his glaucoma. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Your Health: Advair contains steroid that may cause bruising, wounds to users (2) Mar 22, 2009
Higher risks of cataracts, glaucoma and pneumonia have been reported with long-term use. Q:I have an underactive thyroid and take Synthroid. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
