Montana's First Hemp License Issued Oct 29, 2009
The Obama administration last week loosened guidelines on federal prosecution of medical marijuana operations, which grow potent forms of the plant used to treat Parkinson's disease, chronic pain, glaucoma and other ailments. The Justice Department told federal prosecutors that targeting people who use or provide medical marijuana in compliance with state laws was not a good use of their time. (CBS News)
Jackson's dermatologist files $50k claim Oct 28, 2009
The records show Klein also billed for administering medicine to treat glaucoma, sunscreen treatments and a medicine used for growing longer, fuller eyelashes. Klein considered himself a close friend to Jackson. (India Times)
Marijuana clinic staged near cop shop Oct 27, 2009
For those with certain debilitating medical conditions such as cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, severe muscle spasms or chronic pain, such clinics are their ticket to legally obtaining pot. And the demand is high. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Does Nearsightedness Reduce The Risk Of Diabetic Retinopathy? Oct 26, 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)
Alaska policy on medical marijuana remains intact Oct 26, 2009
The diseases include cancer, glaucoma, positive HIV status, AIDS, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures and multiple sclerosis. Those who obtain the prescription can then apply to the registry. (Anchorage Daily News)
Treating ROP in tiny preemies; better glaucoma follow-up in urban clinic Oct 26, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO Highlights of today's Scientific Program of the 2009 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) - Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) Joint Meeting include: John T. Flynn, MD, Columbia University School of Medicine, discussing the ever-tougher challenges Eye M.D.s face in caring for the vision of the tiniest premature babies; and a report by Bradford W. Lee, MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, on barriers to glaucoma follow-up as perceived by patients in an... (EurekAlert!)
Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile Oct 23, 2009
Vyvanse should not be taken by patients who have advanced arteriosclerosis; symptomatic cardiovascular disease; moderate to severe hypertension; hyperthyroidism; known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to sympathomimetic amines; agitated states; glaucoma; a history of drug abuse; or during or within 14 days after treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Sudden death has been reported in association with CNS stimulant treatment at usual doses in children and adolescents with structural... (EurekAlert!)
Alzheimer's Lesions Found In The Retina Oct 23, 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)
Senior Resource Fair, Oct. 28 Oct 22, 2009
A number of screenings will be offered including blood sugar, glaucoma, solar sensitivity and blood pressure. Too, a cholesterol screening will be offered to the first 100 participants but requires a 12 hour fast. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Smoking in Sebastopol parks nixed by unanimous council vote (1) Oct 22, 2009
Others, however, supported medical marijuana cultivation, including one older woman who said she cultivated, and used pot, to help her deal with glaucoma. Mayor Sarah Gurney said any such ordinance would be subject to a series of public hearings before any potential passage of any ordinance. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Smart pot policy Oct 22, 2009
These politicians, hardly a doctor among them, reject out of hand research and experience that shows marijuana is effective in relieving nausea from cancer chemotherapy, stimulating appetite for AIDS patients and, to a lesser degree, reducing glaucoma pain, the frequency of epileptic seizures and the effects of some other disorders. The Justice Department's move, however, is only a first step toward a more rational drug policy. (Albany Times Union)
Bionic Technology Aims To Give Sight To Woman Blinded Beginning At Age 13 Oct 22, 2009
Therefore, people with glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, optic nerve disease, or a history of retinal detachment have been excluded from the study, as their level of retinal impairment is likely to be more severe and more generalized ... (June 26, 2008) Patients with glaucoma have a new treatment option known as the Trabectome. (Science Daily)
From Obama, Sanity on Marijuana Oct 22, 2009
In 1973, Robert Randall was going blind from glaucoma when he discovered that smoking marijuana seemed to help his condition. That didn't matter to police when they found the Washington, D.C., resident growing cannabis and arrested him. (Townhall.com)
Medical Marijuana Oct 21, 2009
By Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Packets of marijuana buds are shown for sale at the San Francisco Medical Cannabis Clinic in San Francisco, October 19, 2009. (Time.com)
Lewiston Health Fair set for Saturday Oct 21, 2009
Services that will be offered free of charge are include glaucoma screening, glucose (sugar) testing, blood pressure measurement, massage therapy, physical therapy, organ/tissue donation information, and home care services information. You can also learn your blood type (A, B, AB, O) and tour the Albert township ambulance and see life-saving ambulance equipment. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The right approach on medical pot Oct 21, 2009
Cancer patients, glaucoma sufferers, and those who provide them with relief all over California are breathing sighs of relief. Since California became the first state in the nation to adopt a voter initiative permitting the use of medical marijuana, we've also been on the frontline of federal attempts to thwart it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Justice Says It Won't Go After Medical Marijuana Users Oct 20, 2009
The announcement codified a major policy shift from the Bush Administration, which aggressively pursued medical-marijuana users and distributors in states that had relaxed their drug laws to allow patients with certain conditions including glaucoma and AIDS to use marijuana to ease their symptoms. Fourteen states now make allowances for medical-marijuana use, including California, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, New Mexico and Oregon. (Time.com)
Medical-pot rule may impact Ariz. initiative Oct 20, 2009
Myers' proposal would decriminalize marijuana as a medical treatment, allowing individuals with diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cancer or glaucoma to seek a doctor's recommendation for use of the drug. Eligible individuals would be able to obtain marijuana from non-profit outlets known as dispensaries or, in rural areas, grow small amounts of their own. (AZCentral -- News)
Encore Classics owner Sheri Ludlam, above right, helps Pueblo Estates Women’s Club model Ruth Higgins. Photo by REGINA FORD Photo Oct 19, 2009
Barnet Dulaney and Perkins will screen for glaucoma. Visit a variety of Home Care Co. tables, beauty products, and learn about clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Wahpeton declares Oct. 15 White Cane Safety Day Oct 16, 2009
Johnson has been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. Oct. 15 is nationally recognized as White Cane Safety Day. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Church reaches out to the blind (2) Oct 13, 2009
He was born with an eye disease known as glaucoma. I was born without muscles that hold the lens intact, he said. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Klamath Basin Potato Festival begins ThursdayTalent show and Queen's banquet start at 6:30 p.m. at Lost River High School Oct 13, 2009
Free public screenings will be held for visual acuity, blood pressure, glaucoma, hearing and diabetes, which requires a three-hour fast. The Lions Club organizers for this year s festival include President Dave Hill along with Sherry Parnell, Greg Matthews, Larry Paschke, Steve Kandra, April Hart, Kristine Perry, Bill Beasley, Sandy Hill, Carol Collins, Bill Moore, Wilene Moore, Jon Ongman, Robert Petrik and Tom Taylor. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
- CALEXICO: Heath fair set for seniors 0 Oct 12, 2009
There will be free blood pressure, diabetes and vision glaucoma screening. Seasonal flu shots will be provided for 2. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Vision Influences Adults' Success And Health; Prenatal Factors May Be Crucial Oct 12, 2009
"We think further life-span research will reveal factors that contribute both to complex eye diseases, like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and to other major illnesses that apparently share etiologies with these eye disorders," she added. Of 9,330 study participants, 1. (Science Daily)
Facts about Washington's medical marijuana law Oct 11, 2009
They include AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, glaucoma and some forms of intractable pain. Patients in Washington need only a written recommendation from their doctor. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Comedian Benson kicks it into high gear Oct 10, 2009
Medical marijuana is always a hot topic between those who don't want to see it legalized and those who do, often pointing to studies showing it can relieve certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis, pain from spinal-cord injuries, various cancers and glaucoma. There's no mistaking where Benson's loyalties lie. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Great prices on generic prescriptions Oct 10, 2009
Drug categories include thyroid, glaucoma, blood pressure, cholesterol, allergy, cold and gastrointestinal health. Check with your local pharmacy to see if it offers a discount on generics. (AZCentral -- Business)
State residents come to town to lend a hand to veterans Oct 8, 2009
"We've got four doctors and 25 to 30 volunteers here, most of whom are Lions, and a couple of VFW people. This is our third year at Stand Down." The Lions test vision, screen for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts, provide reading glasses, and adjust and clean prescription glasses. "Last year we had some with retinal issues. So far today we've found a couple of cases of glaucoma," Polezonis said. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Antiwar Protesters Seek to Revive Movement Oct 8, 2009
Her glaucoma medicine was packed underneath her jumpsuit. She wore a heavy sweatshirt that itched in the heat but would make for a fantastic pillow in a cell. (CBS News -- US)
Flu vaccine available at health fair Oct 7, 2009
The hospital will also be providing several types of free health screenings, including cholesterol (limited to the first 250 participants), skin cancer, blood sugar, glaucoma, hearing, blood pressure and oxygen saturation. One of the things we ve seen and we ve heard reported is that a lot of people are foregoing preventive health care because of the economy, Thompson said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Researchers Discover Novel Circulation In Human Eye, New Glaucoma Treatment Target Oct 6, 2009
5, 2009) Researchers at the University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre have discovered a previously unidentified form of circulation within the human eye which may provide important new insights into glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness ... The inability to clear that fluid from the eye is linked to glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness affecting over 66 million people worldwide ... Glaucoma is a degenerative disease believed to be caused... (Science Daily)
Eye drops increased heart rate Oct 5, 2009
My drug company changed my glaucoma eye-drop medication from latanoprost to travoprost. Advertisement I didn't know that some glaucoma eye drops could affect the heart, but my family physician should have ... A) Glaucoma is often treated with beta-blocker eye drops because the condition is essentially hypertension of the eyeball. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Schools to have free vision, hearing testsLions club to be in area for three weeks doing testing Oct 5, 2009
While the emphasis during the three-week Klamath Basin visit will be on vision screening, which can be done in a minute or two, at some stops the van and staff will also do screenings for diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, blood pressure and hearing that can take about 10 minutes. Pickrell and Rennie Cleland, a member of the Dorris Lions Club, said the van is a semi-truck set up like a small clinic. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Hip Fracture Prevention Tips for ... Oct 4, 2009
Some eye problems, such as glaucoma, may have no early symptoms while others, such as macular degeneration and cataracts, may have gradual changes that may be difficult to realize. Seniors who are experiencing vision changes should seek an evaluation to determine the cause and possible treatment options. (Suite101.com)
Animals still vital to medical strides Oct 4, 2009
New treatments for glaucoma, cancer, hip dysplasia and traumatic injuries are enhancing the lives of beloved companion animals while advanced reproductive techniques are helping to preserve and protect endangered species. Still, we hear the arguments that with such tremendous advances in technology and computer modeling, why is it still necessary to use animals to advance medical knowledge. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Job: Marijuana reviewer Oct 3, 2009
Glaucoma does not mean a person is in a coma because of too much glau. 9. (The Palm Beach Post)
Drugmaker Focuses On Niches The Bigger Companies Ignore Sep 30, 2009
Sold by Hi-Tech under the generic names Dorzolamide and Dorzolamide with Timolol, the eyedrops treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension ... Even though generic competition can push down branded prices by as much as 70%, the glaucoma eyedrop business was still worth Merck's authorizing a generic version made by Prasco Laboratories. (Investors Business Daily)
Sight Savers and Hohoe Hospital builds eye centre Sep 26, 2009
The centre can deal with glaucoma, cataract and trachoma and undertake major and minor surgical operations. Others are rehabilitation of the blind and provision of optical services. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In lust for lashes, few bat an eyeat strange risks Sep 24, 2009
Latisse was developed after the company realized that eyelash growth was an odd but welcome side effect in patients using its glaucoma-fighting eye drop Lumigan, but remarkably its makers don't actually know why it makes lashes grow ... While there have been reports of a few hairy cheeks in online forums a 2004 case study in the American Journal of Ophthalmology also details a glaucoma patient who experienced hair growth on her upper left cheek approximately 4 weeks after starting the... (MSNBC -- Health)
Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks Sep 24, 2009
TUESDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Gene variants on chromosome 2 are associated with glaucoma in blacks, say researchers who studied 129 patients with the vision-robbing disease ... Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among blacks, affecting close to 5 percent of the population ... There is no cure or way to reverse glaucoma, which causes the gradual and irreversible loss of peripheral vision. (MEDLINEplus)
Gene Variant Linked To Glaucoma Identified Sep 24, 2009
23, 2009) An international team, led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the National Eye Institute, has discovered gene variants for glaucoma in a black population ... Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among blacks, affecting close to five percent of the population ... The researchers chose to conduct the study in the Afro-Caribbean population of Barbados, where the incidence of glaucoma is double that figure nearly 10 percent of all... (Science Daily)
Making eye contact Sep 22, 2009
The study results highlight the contacts' limits, including limited addition for near vision and correcting the effects of aging and eye diseases such as dry eye, astigmatism, cataract, glaucoma, etc. Pupil size is also a factor, Dampier said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Patients With Cirrhosis And Impaired Cognitive Abilities Have More Motor Vehicle Accidents Sep 22, 2009
1, 2007) Persons affected by glaucoma are over three times more likely to have been involved in falls and motor vehicle accidents than persons of the same age without the condition, say researchers from. (May 22, 2007) People with obstructive sleep apnea have a markedly increased risk of severe motor vehicle crashes involving personal injury, according to a new study. (Science Daily)
Jackson has earned bigger role for Bills Sep 22, 2009
But it would take glaucoma to miss the fact that Jackson also creates his own yards as effectively as any back in the league, bouncing off tacklers and spinning away from defensive backs with a style reminiscent of another great Bills runner -- Thurman Thomas. Jackson's one mistake Sunday was easily forgivable. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Letters to the editor (9/22/09) Sep 22, 2009
These professionals teach people with vision loss (due to macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other conditions) new techniques for living healthy, safe lives in their own homes. With one in four adults over 40 projected to suffer significant vision loss by 2030, this gap in coverage leaves too many citizens at high risk for falls, home accidents, medication mistakes and social isolation. (Anchorage Daily News)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Sep 21, 2009
A new eye drop treatment could help preserve the sight of thousands of people at risk of going blind due to glaucoma. Michael Faraday, the scientist whose discoveries led to the development of the electric motor, has been hailed as the greatest inventor in British history, a survey revealed today. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
deCODE Discovers Four New Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer Sep 21, 2009
Through its CLIA- and CAP-certified laboratory deCODE offers a growing range of DNA-based tests for gauging risk and empowering prevention of common diseases, including 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. Through its pioneering personal genome analysis... (PR Newswire)
Perfect to a fault Sep 20, 2009
During tests of a medication for glaucoma, Allergan, the pharmaceutical company best known for Botox, discovered that the medication, Lumigan, had the unexpected side effect of eyelash growth and recognised the potential for a new product. Suddenly, a previously unknown condition (inadequate eyelashes) was born. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
FDA: Eyelash Thickener Claims Misleading Sep 18, 2009
Latisse, or bimatoprost, was already on the market as a treatment for glaucoma. In some cases, pages on the Web site leaves out information that is included in Latisse packaging. (CBS News)
Steroid Injections May Help Restore Vision In Some Patients With Blocked Eye Veins Sep 16, 2009
"The superior safety profile of the 1-milligram dose compared with the 4-milligram dose, particularly with respect to glaucoma and cataract, renders it the preferred dose," the authors write. Based on the results, "intravitreal triamcinolone in a 1-milligram dose and following the retreatment criteria used in this study should be considered for up to one year, and possibly two years, in patients with vision loss associated with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion who have... (Science Daily)
Saturday, September 26 Monroe Will Sponsor Fourth Wellness Fair Sep 16, 2009
The Monroe Lions Club is providing its Lions Eye Health program that tests for glaucoma and examines peripheral vision. Belltone of Trumbull is offering earwax screenings. (Voices, CT)
No pot task force this year Sep 15, 2009
Lawmakers believe a medical marijuana task force is necessary to study the obstacles patients encounter when trying to obtain the drug to ease cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain, severe nausea and seizures. Lingle vetoed the bill that created the medical marijuana task force and a second task force to study whether the state should regulate salvia divinorum, a psychedelic herb. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Flying hospital Sep 12, 2009
TREATABLE CONDITIONS Cataract Childhood blindness Corneal blindness Diabetic retinopathy Glaucoma Retinoblastoma Retinopathy of prematurity Strabismus Trachoma ... Although the doctors he met there wanted to learn the necessary skills to cure blinding diseases like cataracts, glaucoma and retinoblastoma, the costs and practicalities involved prevented it. (BBC News -- Africa)
AGING & CARING: How to know when its time to stop driving Sep 10, 2009
Older eyes are also more susceptible to cataracts, glaucoma, and other problems that impair vision. Encourage your family member to have regular eye exams, and check in with his eye doctor if you have concerns. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Glaucoma? That's No Excuse to Skip Your Workout Sep 9, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer from vision-impairing glaucoma can exercise without fear of making the condition worse, according to a new study. Glaucoma arises from abnormally high fluid pressure within the eyes, a situation that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss ... It's possible that by increasing pressure in the eyes, regular aerobic exercise could contribute to the progression of glaucoma. (MEDLINEplus)
Is Latisse Better for Eyelash Exten... Sep 6, 2009
Latisse is actually a byproduct of other experiments that were meant to help glaucoma patients. The initial use of the drug was used to lower the amount of fat deposits. (Suite101.com)
Local woman takes medicinal marijuana battle to Pharmacy Board Sep 5, 2009
Douglass, one of only four patients in the United States still receiving legal medicinal marijuana from a brief U.S. government program that was shut down in 1992, continues to be a tireless advocate for legalization of medicinal marijunana as a pain treatment for illnesses such as MS, AIDS, cancer, Crohn's Disease, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, alzheimer's, Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), hepatitis C and gastroparesis. "Marijuana is a medicine, and it obviously works. It's as simple as that," Douglass... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Rocky Hill ready to 'stand down' for veterans Sep 4, 2009
According to a statement Wiltse issued about Stand Down 2008: "On that one day, over 1,600 meals were served, 1,300 coats were distributed, volumes of clothing were collected, sorted and given out. Forty-one veterans received financial assistance from donors to defray the $125 fee to restore their drivers licenses." "The court processed 115 cases, ranging from clearing of fines and misdemeanors to adjudication of child support and other matters. Three hundred veterans learned about the benefits... (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
ISTA says daily Xibrom eye drops met goal in study Sep 3, 2009
State of the art glaucoma, cataract ctive surgery. View our website to learn about lasik eye surgery. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Fishing for some fun? Sep 2, 2009
Registrants will receive an event T-shirt with $20 donation and free diabetes and glaucoma screenings will be available. For more information, e-mail or call Ed Klukowski at 386-445-1019. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Documents: Pot found in Jackson's bedroom Aug 29, 2009
An online search found medical journal references to this glaucoma medication also used to stimulate hair growth. Jackson suffered permanent hair loss when his scalp caught fire while taping a Pepsi commercial in 1984. (CNN -- Law)
Patent-pending process improves eye disease detection Aug 29, 2009
If the tissue is thick at the 12 and six o clock points, it is an indicator of glaucoma. The reflection of the light provides an indicator of the tissue s thickness. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
19 comment(s) Aug 28, 2009
As for medical marijuana, find an alternative pill form or other delivery method than by smoking for those with cancer, glaucoma, etc ... "As for medical marijuana, find an alternative pill form or other delivery method than by smoking for those with cancer, glaucoma, etc. Ask pharm students what are the most effective painkillers with least side effects: old morphine types.". (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Health Key: Tribune Company Launches Their Own Health Portal Aimed at Becoming a Resource for a Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit Aug 26, 2009
Protect your eyes against glaucoma and macular degeneration. Health Topics A-Z. (FOX61, CT)
What you didn't know about the UM-St. Louis School of Optometry Aug 25, 2009
Eye health management is for patients with eye diseases including cataracts and glaucoma. The Center for Eye Care can also assist with contact lenses in addition to dispensing new frames. (The Current Online, MO)
