Summary for Patients Nov 18, 2008
Over time, high blood sugar levels can lead to blindness, kidney failure, damage to nerves, and heart disease. To keep blood sugar levels in the normal range, people with type 1 diabetes must inject insulin and monitor their diet and exercise. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Standard Chartered helps blind students grow with charity Nov 18, 2008
Last year, Standard Chartered Group raised more than US$10 million to help tackle avoidable blindness among 10 million people across 20 countries, Kaushal said, adding that the staff in Taiwan have raised more than NT$9 million (US$270,000) since 2004. In an effort to help change blind peoples lives, Standard Chartered Taiwan sponsors visually impaired runners to take part in the Greatest Race on Earth (GROE) marathon series, held in four different cities X Nairobi, Singapore, Mumbai and Hong... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Age, Race Are Among Factors That Influence Carotid-surgery Success Nov 18, 2008
17, 2008) Glaucoma is often associated with elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP) which can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and even blindness. Medication and/or. (Science Daily)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Nov 18, 2008
Retinal implants are able to partially restore the vision of people with particular forms of blindness caused by diseases such as macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa. About 1. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Doctors seek sponsors for cataract surgery Nov 18, 2008
Cataracts are the main cause of blindness in Indonesia ... Patients need to undergo cataract surgery to avoid blindness. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Conference report highlights new research into drug delivery to treat eye disease Nov 18, 2008
Rockville, MD Researchers are investigating microneedles, nanoparticles and polymer carriers as potential new techniques to combat the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in the United States, according to a report from the Third Annual ARVO/Pfizer Ophthalmics Research Institute Conference ... Diseases of the posterior segment of the eye are responsible for the majority of visual impairment and blindness cases in the United States, according to George Williams, MD. Until recently,... (EurekAlert!)
Baz Luhrmann's flair for the dramatic; Few have seen finished epic 'Australia'... Nov 17, 2008
Baz Luhrmann's flair for the dramatic - Entertainment News, Anne Thompson, Media - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (The Drudge Report)
Is America losing fight against Diabetes? Nov 17, 2008
Diabetes is a serious disease that increases your risk of stroke, heart disease and blindness. But it is also a manageable disease, Erie endocrinologist Luis Aparicio, M.D., said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Area agencies need volunteers to help Nov 17, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008. - SafeNet, an agency that helps victims of domestic violence, needs volunteers. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Saving Detroit - from itself Nov 16, 2008
These lawsuits demonstrate not only bad corporate citizenship but Detroit's utter and continuing blindness to the own companies' best interests. Detroit is woefully behind the times. (Boston Globe)
Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2008 Nov 16, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008. Posted November 15, 2008. (U.S. News & World Report)
LASTING LEGACY: Hall closes curtain on swimming career Nov 16, 2008
The implications were dire for the swimmer who had won four medals at the Atlanta Olympics and was primed for others: the potential for blindness, long-term kidney failure and a shortened lifespan. The immediate implication was even more crushing: no more high-level training and no more Olympics. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Diabetes dilemma Nov 15, 2008
Diabetes causes myriad medical complications: heart disease, blindness, loss of limbs and death ... " Nagabushan noticed that his eyesight was weakening, and he started experiencing a loss of sensation in his feet - both classic symptoms of diabetes, but he put these down to advancing years. He had never heard of diabetes. Eventually he did go to his doctor, who diagnosed the disease, already at a fairly advanced stage. The diabetes screening van tours Karnataka In one respect Nagabushan has... (BBC News -- Health)
The Importance of Eye Exams for Those with Diabetes Nov 15, 2008
Undiagnosed, diabetes can result in vision impairment, a frequent complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and blindness ... Diabetic retinopathy, a diabetes-related eye disease, is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults 20 to 74 years old. (Pekin Times, IL)
November is Diabetes Awareness Month Nov 15, 2008
Of the 24 million, there are 600,000 residents in Georgia with this illness that puts them at an increased risk for a number of serious, even life-threatening, complications, such as heart disease and stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputations. Another 300,000 Georgians could have the disease and not know it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hollywood scales back parties; Industrywide cutbacks hit holiday bashes... Nov 14, 2008
Hollywood scales back parties - Entertainment News, Business News, Media - Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (The Drudge Report)
High Temperatures Decrease Antifungal Properties Of Contact Solution Nov 14, 2008
22, 2008) Contact lenses increase the risk of infection with pathogenic protozoa that can cause blindness. New research shows that a high percentage of contact lens cases in Tenerife are contaminated with. (Science Daily)
Diabetic teens skipping insulin to lose weight: research Nov 14, 2008
"People who omit or don't take sufficient insulin often will have worse control and we know that worse control of diabetes leads to serious consequences, which are things like blindness, kidney disease and heart disease," he said. Tags. (ABC Online)
Air Force Surgeons Perform Rare Artificial Corneal Transplant Nov 14, 2008
" The ability to perform artificial corneal transplants has evolved over the past 30 years and is now a viable option in treating wounded warriors with chemical or corneal burns. "This technology will enable us to cure corneal blindness in our wounded warriors who suffer severe corneal burns or chemical burns or trauma to their eyes. This is a huge advancement for our ability to care for our most important asset -- our people," Doctor Reilly said. (comments may be published on Air Force Link)... (DOD DefenseLINK)
March of Dimes: State gets D’ grade for high premature birth rate Nov 13, 2008
Babies who survive a premature birth have a higher risk of serious health problems later in life, including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, blindness, hearing loss and asthma. Even infants born just a few weeks too soon have a greater risk of breathing problems, feeding difficulties, hypothermia, jaundice and delayed brain development. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
CFC Corner: November is American Diabetes Month Nov 13, 2008
Having diabetes also increases your risk for many serious complications including: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Last year, CFC raised more than $1,522,000 for diabetes research, an increase of more than $45,000 from the previous year's campaign. (The Dolphin, CT)
State flunks test for high preterm birth rate Nov 13, 2008
Babies who survive premature birth face a risk of blindness, developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, asthma and other ongoing problems. Even those born a few weeks from their due date have a greater risk of breathing and feeding problems, jaundice and delayed brain development. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Research 'A' team to fast track Bionic Eye, Australian consortium announced Nov 13, 2008
"Our team is well placed to undertake the critical research required to deliver an advanced Bionic Eye, which would deliver improved quality of life for patients suffering from common causes of severe loss of vision and blindness", he said. Over 50,000 Australians have severe to profound vision loss. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Diabetes Diagnoses Doubled in a Dec... Nov 12, 2008
It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, blindness, nerve damage, and amputations. Prevention is the focus of some efforts by the American Diabetes Association, the Centers for Disease Control and other entities, including doctors across the country. (Suite101.com)
Diabetes is No Big Deal Nov 12, 2008
The list of possible complications is long; risk of amputation and blindness are only two of the dangers of diabetes. Imagining vividly what it would be like to lose a finger or a foot might be just what the doctor ordered. (Suite101.com)
Report Gives Nevada Failing Grade in Premature Births Nov 12, 2008
A baby born prematurely has a high risk of long- term problems -- everything from mental retardation, to blindness to behavior disorders like attention deficit disorder or autism. You must be logged in to rate this story. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Oregon boasts second-lowest rate for premature births Nov 12, 2008
Complications from premature birth are the main cause of death for infants younger than 1 month old, and babies who survive face brain damage, learning disabilities, blindness and other problems. "The impact of each one of these, on the baby and on the family and on society, is huge," said Dr. Richard Lowensohn, an Oregon Health & Science University expert on pregnancy and newborn health. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Suit Asks VA to Expedite Benefit Claims Handling Nov 11, 2008
But he said his application for benefits related to his blindness has been denied twice since he first filed in December, and he is still awaiting a response to his appeal. "If I didn't have the support of my friends to help me pay my bills, I would be homeless," said McCombs, who is married and has two children. (Washington Post)
Taming Vessels to Treat Cancer Nov 11, 2008
Surprisingly, drugs meant to destroy vasculature can make the repairs and may help reverse conditions that lead to cardiovascular disease and blindness ... But what we have already learned about restoring blood vessels is also opening doors to treating other vascular disorders, such as macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.. (Scientific American)
How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diab... Nov 11, 2008
Early diagnosis and proper treatment can prevent frequently disabling or deadly complication including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation. Can Diabetes Be Cured. (Suite101.com)
Rotondi: Fall hazards Nov 11, 2008
The frost on your windows, combined with the rising sun causes temporary blindness. If your windows are not cleared, you can be cited for impeded operation by a police officer. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
More in Hawaii tethered to costly, painful dialysis treatments Nov 11, 2008
"Since Okabayashi suffers from end-stage renal disease, his options are narrowed to two: continued dialysis for the rest of his life or a kidney transplant.He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes shortly after graduating with a management degree from the University of Hawai'i in 1979. Like many people, Okabayashi was in denial about the dire impacts of the "silent" disease, which include stroke, blindness, nerve damage, hypertension and kidney disease.In many cases, diabetes symptoms don't... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Myopic Patients Cautioned About Heavy Lifting Nov 11, 2008
Failure to reattach the retina results in blindness. "This study provides preliminary evidence supporting the physiologically plausible hypothesis that heavy occupational lifting is a risk factor for retinal detachment in people with myopia," the authors conclude. (MEDLINEplus)
Eye conditions linked with obstructive sleep apnea Nov 11, 2008
Glaucoma: This condition is the second most common cause of blindness and the most common cause of irreversible blindness ... Papilledema typically occurs due to increased pressure within the skull and can lead to progressively worsening vision and, in some cases, blindness. (EurekAlert!)
Rebel without a badge Nov 11, 2008
Mackey's blindness to Corinne's betrayal may be the spark that makes this whole thing go up in smoke. Which would only make sense, since Corinne's mixed feelings about Mackey have always brought a flavor of resigned codependence to the series. (Salon)
'SOLACE' stirs Chinese audiences; Bond outing breaks box office records... Nov 10, 2008
"; Director Guy Ritchie returns another British gangster film. This time starring '300' stud Guy Ritchie. ; 'RocknRolla' trailer; Gerard Butler; Guy Ritchie; madonna; trailers; Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star in the teen comedy, 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.' ; Kat Dennings; Michael Cera; Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist trailer; video trailers; 'City of God' director Fernando Meirelles directs Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo in the adaptation of Jos Saramago's epidemic novel.;... (The Drudge Report)
McCain, Palin grant first interviews Nov 9, 2008
Blindness' trailer; Julianne Moore; Mark Ruffalo; trailers; Variety review; video; Tom Cruise stars in the upcoming WWII thriller about the assassination of Adolf Hitler. Hitler; katie holmes; Tom Cruise; trailer; valkyrie; variety; video; World War II; Meg Ryan and Annette Bening star in the remake of George Cukor's 1939 film. (Variety)
Diabetes strikes 1 in 15 Oregonians Nov 9, 2008
More severe symptoms may include blurry vision that can lead to blindness because of the sugar clogging the capillaries feeding the lens in the eye. Case said diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, lower leg amputation and kidney disease. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Tech Helps Curb Infant Blindness Nov 9, 2008
One of the most frightening was a risk of blindness that doctors sometimes don't recognize until too late. Thanks to a Stanford telemedicine program, doctors can remotely diagnose , or ROP, a condition that threatens 80,000 premature babies annually in the United States and causes blindness in up to 600 ... Weighing the risk of blindness and the risks of treatment, the physician must strike a fine balance between delaying treatment for those babies who might recover on their own and rapidly... (Yahoo News -- Children's Health)
Detect diabetes on time Nov 9, 2008
And frighteningly, more than 50% of people with diabetes are unaware of their condition, costing society millions of rupees in treating the many serious complications that arise from undiagnosed or poorly treated diabetes blindness, kidney failure, nerve diseases, limb amputations and cardiovascular diseases, to name a few. Importantly, in some countries, as many as 80% may not know they have the condition. (Economic Times)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 9, 2008
Brain 'can beat early blindness. Some blindness is reversible. (Yahoo News -- Brain Research)
AAO-SOE Joint Meeting Nov. 9 glaucoma research highlights Nov 9, 2008
Glaucoma is often associated with elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP) which can damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and even blindness. Medication and/or surgery allow patients to control their IOP, thus preventing the development of vision loss. (EurekAlert!)
Obama makes history with win over McCain Nov 7, 2008
To shocked wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:25 AM:" Calling a person who does not agree with you an idiot is so typical of the blindness that elected Obama. Learn to read and explore the truth not just liberal one-sided publications. ". To shocked wrote on Nov 6, 2008 11:21 AM:" You only hear what you want to hear. It doesn't matter what I say, all you have to do is wait until your tax bill comes in 2009, then tell me I was wrong. ". (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Diabetes epidemic can be controlled Nov 7, 2008
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels significantly increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, blindness, poor circulation and other debilitating conditions. Among racial minority groups, the diabetes rate is 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
• Diabetes a growing problem in IdahoNearly 10 percentof state's population has disease Nov 7, 2008
Potential complications of diabetes include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputations. To find out more about diabetes, visit The American Diabetes Association website at andthe National DiabetesEducation Program at. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Moore not vs. plastic surgery Nov 6, 2008
The 'Blindness' star insists she would not rule out having a nip and tuck operation when she is older ... Actress Julianne Moore attends the 'Blindness' press conference during the 21st Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) at Roppongi Hills Tower Hall on October 20, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Nov 6, 2008
Retinal implants are able to partially restore the vision of people with particular forms of blindness caused by diseases such as macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa. About 1. (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
Less risk, faster healing with new cornea transplant techniques Nov 5, 2008
If the cornea is clouded, light is unable to pass through to the retina, causing decreased vision or blindness. Scarring from either injury or infection can cause cloudiness or opaqueness in the cornea. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Michigan voters approve medical marijuana Nov 5, 2008
Supporters' ads featured a woman who suffers from multiple sclerosis and experiences blindness from optic neuritis, and a retired physician who helped his wife by procuring medical marijuana to ease her symptoms of chemotherapy as she underwent treatment for ovarian cancer ... They featured Rochelle Lampkin of Detroit, who suffers from multiple sclerosis and experiences blindness from optic neuritis, and George Wagoner, a retired physician from Manistee who helped his wife of 51 years by... (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Ellex to Preview New Multi-Color Photocoagulation Laser at AAO Nov 4, 2008
Ellex maintains a strong emphasis on intellectual property and research into new and better treatments to manage and treat the leading causes of blindness. For additional information about Ellex and its products, please visit. (PR Newswire)
PRIMARY FLASHBACK: Obama makes one-fingered gesture while speaking of Hillary... Nov 4, 2008
This is one of those political moments that really needs few words. We'll no doubt hear much more about this incident in coming days. (The Drudge Report)
Remember 2004? It ain't over. Nov 4, 2008
Burke would have been appalled at the blindness to history and to social facts that characterized the writing of those so-called conservatives. Obama did understand. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Magnet Restores Color Perception In Partially-sighted Patient Nov 4, 2008
Using a magnetic coil to stimulate the patient s brain, Juha Silvanto demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to experience visual sensations of colour in an area of blindness caused by a cortical brain lesion. Dr Silvanto, a lecturer in visual perception from the Department of Psychology, explained: We demonstrated that the undamaged side of the patient s brain had taken over the function of colour perception. (Science Daily)
Paradox of power Nov 4, 2008
" The party's critics, he said, "suffer from political blindness and moral delinquency". Cairo Cotton Company chief executive Mr Tolba, who has advised NDP ministers, believes Egyptians should try to remain positive. And he is enthusiastic about the possibility of a Gamal presidency. The president's son graduated in business and economics from the American University in Cairo, and is a western-trained banker. "I would say he's the right man for the future," says Mr Tolba. "I wouldn't evaluate... (BBC News -- Africa)
A little help frees poor Jakartans from blindness Nov 4, 2008
Cataracts are the main cause of blindness in Indonesia. It is a degenerative disease, whereby the lens crystallizes, becoming thicker and more opaque as people age. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Obesity is linked to increase in cancer cases Nov 4, 2008
"We should also remember that obesity can also cause Alzheimer's disease, adult blindness, and infertility. We need to push the healthy eating message through schools and the food industry, and make exercise more accessible to all.". Liberal Democrat health spokesman Ross Finnie described the WCRF figures as "shocking". (The Herald)
With diabetes advancements come costs - $12.5B last year Nov 3, 2008
" The studies, appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine, were both funded by federal grants. In one, researchers from University of Chicago and Stanford University looked at which pills and insulin doctors prescribed and total medication costs. Diabetes drug spending rose from $6.7 billion in 2001 to $12.5 billion in 2007, a period when costs dropped for metformin. More patients got multiple prescriptions as new classes of drugs came on the market. And more patients with diabetes were... (Knoxville News Sentinel)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 2, 2008 Nov 3, 2008
"Have you noticed that? LOLCause I sure have. Every single time a very questionable associate of NObama came out, He never knew. He just didn't know they were that Radical...He just didn't know they felt that way...He just didn't know how they were associated with other known radicals...He Just Didn't Know.Today, we have NOBAMACAN't @9:33 AM making yet another excuse about NObama's illegal alien Aunt. He just didn't know.Ayers he didn't know.Wright he didn't know.Gerald Kellman He didn't... (North County Times)
Genetic Differences That Cause Childhood Eye Disease Nov 3, 2008
The U of A research team had previously shown how they play a major role in causing some types of pediatric glaucoma a disease that can lead to blindness ... (June 17, 2004) Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, may be delayed or prevented in high-risk African Americans with daily eye. (Science Daily)
Free cataract ops for needy patients Nov 3, 2008
Dr Choong stressed on the elimination of preventable and curable blindness ... WSD is an annual day of awareness, held on the second Thursday of October every year, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
What would Jesus do? Nov 2, 2008
Mel wrote on Oct 30, 2008 4:01 PM:" to Todd:The only one that can "set us free" is Jesus Christ! Obama isn't Jesus!!!! It truly amazes me how mesmerized some get when it comes to Obama. It's scary if you think about it. Do your research on both candidates and try to look at it with a non-partisan view. That's what I did. I don't want to spew hatred or rude comments and I'm not going to get in a name calling contest with anyone on here, but I just don't understand the blindness some have to... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
LETTERS: The Californian, Saturday Nov. 1, 2008 Nov 2, 2008
Why are some people born with blindness or deaf, or with any other differences from the rest of us. Before most of us so-called intelligent people look at all the facts, do we wonder why years ago these people had to stay in the closet and state they were born in the wrong body. (North County Times)
To health, happiness and space Nov 1, 2008
Complications include amputating limbs, blindness and heart disease. Americans need to take this news and learn from it, especially when it comes to obesity and inactivity. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Help for children with type 1 diabetes Nov 1, 2008
Insulin pumps minimise the dangerous fluctuations in blood glucose levels that can result in long-term health complications such as blindness, heart disease, kidney failure or limb amputation. They also alleviate the intrusive daily regime of diet management and insulin injections. (The Age)
Diabetes rate doubles in last 10 years Oct 31, 2008
The illness can cause sugar to build up in the body, leading to complications such as heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and poor circulation that leads to foot amputations. The study involved a random-digit-dialed survey of more than 260,000 adults. (MSNBC -- Health)
