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Gene Therapy for Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2009
Usign a single shot of gene therapy, scientists were able to improve the vision in five children and seven adults with Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA) , an inherited retinal degenerative disease characterized by severe loss of vision at birth. Although the patients did not attain normal eyesight...
Heroes Season 4 : Ep. 4 - Hysterical Blindness
in Wangtam, on 2009-10-15
...• Heroes Season 4 : Ep. 4 - Hysterical Blindness
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Seen that? - Do erectile dysfunction drugs cause blindness?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 2, 2009
... Do erectile dysfunction drugs cause blindness? at Straightfromthedoc We can't know for sure. The FDA recently asked for a label change in the e...
Tablet-Based Treatment for Diabetes
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 1, 2009
...ow down diabetes, which brings a suitcase of side-effects like circulatory problems that lead to blindness and amputations," she says.
In her recent study, Mor treated pre-diabetic mice for six ...
Diabetes Awareness With John Ratzenberger and the WRI
in Daily Diabetic, on July 14, 2009
...mbined? Four times!! And costs $92 billion every single year in after-care costs such as: dialysis, blindness, amputations, and prosthetics.
To hear from Ratzenberger about his mission to educate as...
Headache Online Tool: Headache U
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
...personal headache patterns. Maybe you can blame your parents! Did you know that migraines can be hereditary, and affect three times more women than men? Whatever the pattern may be, get out some paper...
Treatment For Gaucher Disease From Protalix
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 4, 2009
... Gaucher disease is a hereditary, genetic disorder with severe and debilitating symptoms. It is an inherited metabolic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance called glucocerebr...
Happy Parents = Happy Children?
in Next Nine Months, on May 23, 2009
... © Phil Romans Can happiness be hereditary ? A new paper published in the journal Bioscience Hypotheses proposes the theory that it might.
In his article in the latest issue of Bioscience Hypo...
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Gene Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2009
...as most interesting is that this same gene was over-expressed in 60 percent of the samples from non-hereditary lung tumors," explains Anderson. "This suggests that perhaps epigenetic factors...
B Vitamins Against Female Blindness
in Well Woman Blog, on February 25, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6689737
B Vitamins (combination of folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12) may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women by 34 per cent.
Such were the findings of a randomised, double-blind clinical trial involving 5,442 women ...
FDA Approxes ATryn, First Drug from a Genetically Engineered Animal
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 7, 2009
...ecombinant antithrombin approved in the U.S.
ATryn is indicated for the treatment of patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency, undergoing high-risk surgical or childbirth procedures. GTC The...
Melatonin May Help Treat Uveitis Eye Inflammation
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 23, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Eric Hood A recent study indicates that melatonin , a naturally occurring hormone commonly used to aid sleep, may be effective in treating uveitis , an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye which may result from a variety of causes, including eye injury, c...
LEV Pharma's Cinryze™ Got FDA Marketing Approval For HAE
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 13, 2008
... A rare genetic and life threatening disease, hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disorder of C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency manifested by painless, nonpruritic, nonpitting swe...
Celebrate World Sight Day 2008
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 9, 2008
... world health organization calendar and coordinated by the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) under the VISION 2020 Global Initiative, which ORBIS, a global nonprofit developmen...
Xenazine (tetrabenazine): First Drug for Chorea in Huntington's Disease, Approved by the FDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2008
...lable to interact with certain nerve cells, thereby decreasing the involuntary movements.
A rare, hereditary neurological disorder affecting about 1 in 10,000 people in the United States, Huntington...
Eat Oily Fish For Eyesight Protection
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 11, 2008
...may protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - the leading cause of poor vision and blindness in our old age.
The main omega 3 fatty acids - docosahexaenoicacid (DHA) and eicosapentae...
Protein Transporter for Lutein and Zeaxanthin, Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 25, 2008
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Scientists have identified a protein transporter for the compounds lutein and zeaxanthin , which are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration .
These two nutrients are not made by the body and must be obtained through the diet. They are commo...
ORBIS International: Saving Sight Worldwide
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 23, 2008
A global nonprofit organization dedicated to saving sight worldwide - ORBIS International - was established in order to help the blind people of the world who doesn't have to be blind but became one due to lack of access to proper eye care.
© Shelley Panzarella
One of its many specia...
Vision Changes During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on March 12, 2008
...ntact lenses, discuss it with your eye doctor.
Learn more about pregnancy and vision from Prevent Blindness America . You may also want to download the Pregnancy and Your Vision (pdf file) fact sh...
Gene Plays a Role in Hair Loss Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2008
... Researchers have identified a gene responsible for a rare hereditary form of hair loss known as hypotrichosis simplex . From the abstract of the paper published in Nature :
Hypotrichosis simpl...
'Laziness' of Regulatory T-cells, Lead to Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on January 18, 2008
...ck and death, and are also at increased risk for numerous secondary health problems, including blindness, heart attack and stroke.
According to Dr. Ciriaco A. Piccirillo, Canada Research Chair ...
The Debate on Infant Male Circumcision
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 9, 2007
...nd now unsupported claims for circumcision including the prevention of penile cancer, masturbation, blindness, and insanity, most of which relate to adult sexual behaviour and not to the genital anato...
Reducing Intake of Refined Carbs May Delay Progression of AMD
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2007
...macular degeneration is an eye condition that develops with age often leading to partial or total blindness .
Now, according to researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA human nutrition Researc...
Using Stem Cells to Regenerate Cornea and Treat Genetic Skin Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 25, 2007
During an international meeting of stem cell scientists in Milan, Italian scientists report on the use of stem cells to replace damaged corneal tissues in the eye and to treat Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare but debilitating genetic disease of the skin characterized by highly fragile and blistering...
Antioxidants Won't Stop Age-related Macular Degeneration
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 12, 2007
...Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a degenerative eye disease which is the leading cause of blindness in older people.
While antioxidants have always been associated in the prevention a...
Pink October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 2, 2007
...slow progress - aside from the ribbons - is that myths abound. Most people believe breast cancer is hereditary, when in fact breast cancer overwhelmingly strikes women with no family history of breast...
In Diabetes Control, Older African-Americans and Latinos Lag Behind Whites
in Daily Diabetic, on September 26, 2007
...cades -thereby putting these ethnic groups (African-Americans and Latinos) at a much higher risk of blindness, heart attack, kidney failure, foot amputation and other long-term diabetes complications....
A Diabetes Story by Michael Hearn
in Daily Diabetic, on September 24, 2007
...d sugar or the nauseating feelings of a high blood sugar .
I could discuss the complications; blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, amputation. To name a few.
I could tell you this because ...
Do you want natural sun protection? Eat apricots.
in Daily Power Walk, on August 10, 2007
...s, contain beta-carotene, which protects you in the sun.
Beta-Carotene also helps prevent night blindness and other eye problems, skin disorders, enhance immunity, protects against toxins and canc...
Alzheimer Drugs May Also Treat Glaucoma
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 7, 2007
Since both of them are age-related conditions, it is logical that that key proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease are also implicated in glaucoma , and novel drugs being trialled for Alzheimer's disease, which target this protein, may be used to treat glaucoma. Using a new technol...
On Broccoli and Cauliflower Against Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 4, 2007
...iferous vegetables , most especially the anti-cancer benefits :
Broccoli and Cauliflower Inhibit Hereditary Cancer
Have More Cabbages and Broccolis while Pregnant and Protect your Child Against ...
Diabetes Devastates New York City
in Daily Diabetic, on July 25, 2007
...ood management, we can prevent devastating complications of diabetes , such as heart disease, blindness, leg amputations and kidney failure
Diabetes is not only hurting our health, it's hur...
Restless Legs Caused by a Gene
in Well Woman Blog, on July 20, 2007
...nt research suggests that a single unknown gene causes many of the cases. It is known that RLS is hereditary, with some families having several members suffering from the disorder. RLS is associated w...
GSeeker Reading List（2007.07.20）
in GSeeker, on 2007-07-21
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Consumption of High-Glycemix-Index Foods Increases Risk of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 12, 2007
...ic eye disease and AMD."
Typically occurring after middle age, AMD is the leading cause of blindness. Findings from this particular study suggest that alteration of carbohydrate type in the d...
LinkedIn 发布 Basic Facebook Application
in Wangtam, on 2007-07-01
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In Mice Study: Omega-3s Against Eye Retinopathy
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 27, 2007
... Retinopathy is a deterioration of the retina - an eye condition that when progresses will lead to blindness.
In this particular study appearing in the July 2007 issue of the journal Nature Medic...
Beware: Pre-Diabetes Can be as Deadly as Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on June 20, 2007
... We already know that diabetes can lead to the following complications: blindness, limb loss, severe heart disease and early death.
But we must not underestimate the dangers of exhibiting t...
Nanoparticle to Deliver Glaucoma Drug
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2007
...coma , an eye disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and if left untreated, can lead to blindness.
Seal and his team created a specialized cerium oxide nanoparticle and bound it with a co...
13th Gene for Congenital Blindness Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 12, 2007
An internation group of scientists have identified the thirteenth gene to be linked to Leber's congenital amaurosis (LCA), an inherited retinal degenerative disease characterized by severe loss of vision at birth.
The newly-discovered gene, LCA5, is involved in the production of lebercili...
Color Oracle hilft Sehbinderung im Webdesign zu beachten
in Megapixelig, on 19.05.07
Sehbehinderte (z.B. Farbenblinde) haben nicht nur im realen Leben mit Einschränkungen zu kämpfen. Auch in der Nutzung des WWW und dort im speziellen in Grafiken, Schrift, Layout und Design der Pixel sind Engpässe oder Barrieren vorhanden.
Danke Pixelgraphix bin ich auf die Software Color Oracle...
Poison Lizard-Derived Drug BYETTA, Launched in the UK
in Daily Diabetic, on May 13, 2007
...he UK for the treatment the following diabetes-related ailments: heart disease, kidney failure and blindness.
BYETTA is said to have been developed from the spit of a poisonous lizard .
Contrary t...
Blind Man Flies from London to Sydney
in The Aviation Weblog, on May 7, 2007
...ion US dollars for the charity Seeing is Believing, which works to cut the incidence of preventable blindness in developing countries.
Source ...
Intensive Diabetes Control, No Effect on Cognitive Ability in Type 1 Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on May 3, 2007
...ugar to prevent their condition's complications: heart disease, kidney failure, eye disease and blindness, and nerve damage.
The said study found that multiple episodes of severe hypoglycemia do...
Scientific Progress Against Diabetic Retinopathy
in Daily Diabetic, on April 26, 2007
...gress into a state in which the eye's blood vessels leak and rupture easily, eventually causing blindness.
diabetic retinopathy is caused by high blood glucose levels. Almost all type 1 d...
Genetic Link Between Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome and Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 26, 2007
...ve discovered a link between a gene called TWIST1, which causes the Saethre-Chotzen syndrome , and hereditary breast cancer.
"Our findings show that women with this syndrome run a nearly twenty...
Zinc Found Associated to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 30, 2007
... Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the developed world.
AMD is a form of macular disease that affects the eye's central retina and ...
March Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 16, 2007
... is no cure to AMD , there are current treatments that can recover vision loss (further preventing blindness) and that early detection of the condition is the key to saving eyesight.
People aged abo...
Should you be dyeing your eyelashes?
in Are you a beauty?, on February 16, 2007
...sceptibility to infection in the eye area. These reactions can severely harm the eye and even cause blindness."
Now I know I have been lucky to get out of this with my eyes well, so please don&#...
What is Chronic fatigue Syndrome?
in Well Woman Blog, on February 15, 2007
...
My thanks to the Biotech Blog for bringing to my attention an article that suggests CFS may be hereditary. The article, which is from KLTV tells us:
Specifically, the scientists think the hyp...
Risk of Pre-term Delivery, Reduced by High-Dose Progesterone
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 13, 2007
...to the baby that includes cerebral palsy, mental retardation, lung disease, hearing loss and blindness.
Treatment with high-dose progesterone can help at-risk pregnant women from premature d...
New Discoveries May Prevent Diabetes-Related Vision Loss
in Daily Diabetic, on January 29, 2007
... One of the most heartbreaking results of having diabetes is loss of vision, and even full blindness. New research offers hope that future generations will not have to suffer through this devastat...
Steve Jobs' Macworld Keynote: Apple TV... and iPhone!
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 9, 2007
...andscape and... (NERDGASM!)... you can 'touch your music.' (I'm not sure if this causes blindness.)"
The iPhone runs Mac OS X, which is seriously impressive... and it works with bot...
Eye Doctors Release Plea
in Daily Diabetic, on December 27, 2006
...be concerned that you may have diabetes? It is because diabetes is the number one cause of acquired blindness. It is the most significant cause of visual impairment for those of working age. People wi...
Allergies to Japanese Rhus Tree
in Allergies, on December 26, 2006
...eaction times and effects vary from a rash to severe swelling of the limbs and face, and temporary blindness .
[Photo: DermNetNZ ]
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Jaundice Gene Chip for Diagnosing Liver Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 22, 2006
...eloped the " jaundice chip ", a gene chip that could be used to:
diagnose at least five hereditary liver diseases
detect genetic causes of jaundice in children and adults, and
potentia...
Ann Baskins, Hewlett-Packard and the myopic organisation
in Sox First, on December 21, 2006
...e who was myopic. Which means it's not the kind of mistake that's unique to lawyers. Wilful blindness is a condition that goes to the heart of management itself. Modern organisations can be p...
Jennifer Slegg and Jeremy Schomaker on Earning more from Contextual Ads
in The Search Engine Weblog, on December 7, 2006
... HTML
- Sometimes labeling ads as ads on the site help, sometimes not
- Mix it up to prevent banner blindness (use ad rotation to use different styles and colors, use custom channels to test this stuf...
Gene Therapy For Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 22, 2006
...ting the safety and efficacy of using gene therapy to treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency , a hereditary lung and liver disease, showed promising results. The researchers used an adeno-asso...
Boston Keratoprosthesis Artificial Cornea Implants Offer Better Treatment of Blindness in Children
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 14, 2006
Infants and children who are blind due to opaque or damaged cornea may now benefit from a new version of artificial corneal implant, described during the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Las Vegas. For some patients with this condition, traditional cornea ...
ReviewMe : PayPerPost but Better
in Web 2.0, on November 10, 2006
...this information, newcomer ReviewMe does :
People ignore ads. In much the same way that banner blindness set in, many publishers have noticed their contextual ad click through rates and ea...
Photoreceptor-Precursor Cell Transplant Can Restore Vision
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 9, 2006
...lls may be derived from adult of embryonic stem cells . This provides potentials in reversing blindness such as those resulting from retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration
The study is pu...
Diabetics At Higher Risk For Depression
in Daily Diabetic, on October 24, 2006
...nagement, leaving them at increased risk of long-term complications such as heart disease, strokes, blindness and amputations.
"The current provision of psychological intervention for people wit...
An Egg A Day for Eye Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 27, 2006
... the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of age-related blindness.
The two studies investigated the two antioxidants: lutein and zeaxanthin, which are par...
Stem Cells Treat Macular Degeneration in Rats
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 23, 2006
Advance Cell Technology , the biotech firm who has recently announced having successfully generated embryonic stem cell lines without destroying the embryos , now says it has used human embryonic stem cells to treat eye disorders in rats .
"We have developed a technology that we hope can...
Learning from mistakes
in Sox First, on September 22, 2006
...board, conflicts of interest, a drive for vision and constant innovation that results in hubris and blindness and focus on philanthropy and corporate social responsibility that masks rigged acc...
Green Tea/Green Tea Extracts, May Slow the Progression of Huntington's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 12, 2006
... Huntington's disease is an incurable, hereditary disease prevailing in 1 of every 15,000 people.
Together with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's , Huntington's disease belongs to...
Diabetes Increases While Numbers Of Doctors Decrease
in Daily Diabetic, on August 31, 2006
...untry. Health insurers spend billions of dollars a year treating the kidney failure, heart disease, blindness and amputation that can result from the disease.
The falling number of endocrinologists i...
Stem Cells Aid In Fight Against Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 30, 2006
... high blood pressure and fatigue, but diabetes is much worse.
"Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness and amputation ," O'Meara said. "The clock was ticking on my developin...
