Glaucoma refers to a collection of similar degenerative ocular diseases primarily caused by an increase in fluid pressure within the eye. Reuters pegged the global glaucoma market at $5.6 billion in 2015 and the market will likely keep growing as the population ages.
Month: March 2017
More Teens Turning Their Backs on Tanning Beds
… indoor tanning appears to give them a false sense of security when they step outdoors into real sunlight, said Guy, a health economist with the CDC’s division of cancer prevention and control. “We also found that among the 1.2 million high school …
5 Morning Habits Health Experts Swear By
Every morning, the choices you make can set the tone for your entire day and affect your health, for better or worse. Unfortunately, we all know how easy it is to get off track when you feel pulled in a million directions as soon as the alarm goes off.
7 Ways to Save Money on Retirement Travel
Travel is often a top retirement goal. But travel has to fit into your budget financially.
Weight Loss and Heart Failure: A Nationwide Study of Gastric Bypass…
Associations of obesity with incidence of heart failure have been observed, but the causality is uncertain. We hypothesized that gastric bypass surgery leads to lower incidence of heart failure compared to intensive lifestyle modification in obese people.
Colchester mum Gemma Edgar doesn’t want her sons to see her crying…
Gemma Edgar getting back to normal life with husband Rob Edgar and sons Dylan, four, and Noah, two. Picture: STEVE ARGENT A young Colchester family whose lives were devastated with two cancer diagnoses say they are enjoying a sense of normality – but are continuing to urge people to support fundraising for vital research.
What makes a superhero? A 6-year-old boy who fought cancer knows
What makes a superhero? A 6-year-old boy who fought cancer knows Jace Hyduchak was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia and has fought back like a superhero. David Kadlubowski/azcentral.com Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2lHFO5K
Dave Chappelle’s Netflix comedy specials previewed in new teaser
The black and white clip , released Thursday, features the comic sitting at a table outside smoking a cigarette as remarks from the specials can be heard in the background. “I know I’ve been gone for a very long time,” Chappelle can be heard saying, a reference to how he has largely remained away from the public eye after he left Comedy Central’s Chappelle’s Show in 2005.
Things to know about obsessive-compulsive disorder
… but can begin in childhood. It appears to run in families and affects both men and women equally. Doerner: A health care provider will diagnose OCD through a physical and psychiatric exam that can determine if obsessions and compulsions cause …
Researchers unsure why asbestos-related illness continues to increase
… Agency banned the use of most asbestos-related products in the United States beginning in the 1970s due to the health risks associated with it. The new report from the CDC found cases of malignant mesothelioma have increased from 2,479 in 1999 to …
Premier Ready To Talk With Ottawa About Health Care Funding
In it, Pallister says he is “reluctantly” ready to begin negotiations, but disappointed efforts to work out a national deal with all the provinces has failed. All of provinces balked at the initial offer from the federal government last year which suggested a modest increase to health transfer payments.
More than 40,000 pounds of Ohio-produced veal recalled for possible E. coli
Frozen boneless veal in the recall can be identified from package numbers at left, and in the accompanying story. This is an important time to know where your veal comes from, even when dining out.
Pain pill alternative is being abused
Pain pill alternative is being abused A non-narcotic pain pill that led the state in prescriptions in December is becoming more widely abused. Check out this story on portclintonnewsherald.com: http://ohne.ws/2lmsV55 This week, the Ohio Substance Abuse Monitoring Network issued an alert that abuse of gabapentin, more commonly known by the brand name Neurontin, has been on the rise over the past six months, especially by those with a history of abuse to heroin and prescription pain pills.
Hair today, gone tomorrow: Medina County Career Center to ‘do…
Rachel Snelly, seated, and Madison Likosar were among about 70 brave souls who agreed to shave their heads last year to raise money for childhood cancer research. The girls were students in the Medina County Career Center’s cosmetology program.
Linus Soderstrom on Islanders’ Goaltending Radar
Islanders 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the New York Islanders as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Islanders 101.
Super-fast Parkinson’s app will track symptoms more closely
A smartphone app that uses deep learning lets people with Parkinson’s disease test their symptoms at home in just 4 minutes. The app could help people monitor the disease’s progression more closely, and uncover how lifestyle factors may affect their symptoms.
Vaccine to treat celiac disease is closer than ever
ImmusanT, a biotechnology company out of Massachusetts is working on developing Nexxax2, a vaccine which could potentially treat or prevent celiac disease. As of this week, they finished the Phase 1 b trial.
The impact of glycosylation on the biological function and structure of human immunoglobulins.
Immunoglobulins are the major secretory products of the adaptive immune system. Each is characterized by a distinctive set of glycoforms that reflects the wide variation in the number, type, and location of their oligosaccharides.
The CXXC motif: a rheostat in the active site.
The active-site CXXC motif of thiol:disulfide oxidoreductases is essential for their catalysis of redox reactions. Changing the XX residues can perturb the reduction potential of the active-site disulfide bond of the Escherichia coli enzymes thioredoxin and DsbA .
Poor Diet And Breast Cancer
… of California at Los Angeles, and colleagues analysed data from 45,204 women in the U.S. who were part of the Nurses’ Health Study II. “In 1997, participants were asked if they would be willing to complete a supplemental food frequency questionnaire …
Physicians analyze food trends and publish dietary prescription for optimal heart health
This figure summarizes the foods discussed in this paper that should be consumed often, and others that should be avoided from a cardiovascular health perspective. Credit: Freeman, A.M. et al. J Am Coll Cardio l.
Assessing the impact of stress in age-related macular degeneration
… approaches-for example, “mindfulness” interventions-have led to improved outcomes in patients with various health conditions. Dr. Dougherty and colleagues also note that stress may be associated with increased inflammation and that AMD is an …
Biosimilar of costly inflammatory bowel disease therapy found safe and effective
Treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis has been greatly improved by the introduction of biologic therapies such as infliximab , but at considerable cost. A recent analysis of results from 11 published studies including 829 patients shows that a new and lower-cost biosimilar for infliximab-called CT-P13 -has excellent clinical efficacy and safety.
Court officer investigated for photographing lawyer’s notes
A court security officer in Maine has been placed on leave while under investigation for sending a cellphone photo of a defense attorney’s notes to a prosecutor. The Kennebec Journal reports that court officials are calling the incident a serious ethical breach and violation of courtroom protocol.
13 ways you can totally switch off from the modern world in Wales
In a world where we are constantly on smartphones, tablets and laptops it’s essential that we take a break every now and then. Silent Illumination is a meditation practice based on ancient Chinese zen methods and the Japanese Shikantaza, which can be translated to mean “just sitting”.
Alton, Penitas cancelling city council elections
After the only challenger withdrew his application to be on the ballot, the Penitas city council voted to cancel its May 6 city council elections Wednesday. Noe Garza Jr., a security officer for the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, had filed to run in Place 3 against incumbent Felipe Quintanilla.
MKR’s Colin Fassnidge reveals he has gotten braces
… cheese! MKR’s Colin Fassnidge reveals he has gotten braces as part of a 2017 resolution to take better care of his health The 44-year-old posted a picture on the social media site of the removable braces, explaining why he had made the decision to …
Somerset woman left with wonky breasts after masectomy slams NHS
A SOMERSET breast cancer patient has been left with one boob two sizes bigger than the other because the NHS refused to fund surgery to make them match. Mum-of-two Gina Truman, 53, from Yeovil says she has breasts of different sizes because of ‘postcode lottery’ budget cuts.
Smoking Tobacco US Consumption, Demand, Sales, Competitor and Forecast 2017 – ” 2022
PUNE, INDIA, March 3, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Summary “Smoking Tobacco in the US, 2017” is an analytical report by that provides extensive and highly detailed current and future market trends in the American tobacco market. It covers market size and structure along with per capita and overall consumption.
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
The globa… Two Day Process Validation Guidance Requirements Seminar: FDA and EU Annex 15: Qualifications and Validation – Cambridge, United States – May 15-16, 2017 – Research and Markets )–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Process Validation Guidance Requirements ” conference to their o… Global Malt Market 2016-2022 – By Application, Brewers, Source & Region – Driven by the Increasing Popularity of Craft & Local Beer – Research and Markets )–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Malt Market: Trends Analysis & Forecasts up to 2022” report to their offering.
China reports four more bird flu deaths, says spread of virus is slowing
… of the virus should continue to slow as China takes measures such as the closing of live poultry markets. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday the risk of sustained human-to-human transmission of H7N9 bird flu in China was low, but that a …
GOP Hopes to Enlist Trump in Entitlement Reforms
Republicans in Congress are hopeful that despite his campaign promises to the contrary, President Trump will at some point embrace reforms to major entitlement programs long sought by GOP lawmakers to rein in federal spending and debt. Trump campaigned on preserving Medicare and Social Security, putting him at odds with most of his GOP primary opponents and the majority of the party.
2nd case of mumps confirmed at Barrington High School
According to the Daily Herald , health officials said they have identified 10 probable cases of the disease at the high school and at Prairie and Station middle schools in Barrington.
Banksy’s art in West Bank hotel with ‘view to the wall’
Mar. 3, 2017. The owner says he is putting the finishing touches to the “hotel with the worst view in the world.”
Alzheimer’s Disease Forecast in 12 Major Markets 2017-2027 – Research and Markets
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, irreversible neurodegenerative disorder. It is the leading cause of dementia.
Lewy Body Dementia Forecast in 12 Major Markets 2017-2027 – Research and Markets
This report provides the current prevalent population for Lewy Body Dementia across 12 Major Markets split by gender and 5-year age cohort. Along with the current prevalence, the report also contains a disease overview of the risk factors, disease diagnosis and prognosis along with specific variations by geography and ethnicity.
Celgene to Present New Data from Clinical Trials on Oral OTEZLA…
Celgene Corporation today announced that findings from ongoing clinical trials of OTEZLA , the Company’s oral, selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 , conducted in patients with moderate or moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis, will be presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Orlando, Florida. Ten abstracts will be presented at the meeting.
TG Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Data Presentation at the Upcoming…
TG Therapeutics, Inc. , today announced that updated data for TG-1101 , the Company’s novel glycoengineered anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, has been selected for presentation at the upcoming 69th American Academy of Neurology annual meeting, to be held April 22-28, 2017, in Boston, MA. Michael S. Weiss, the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are very pleased to be able to present this early data from our Phase 2a study of TG-1101 in relapsing multiple sclerosis at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
AGTC to Present at the 29th Annual ROTH Conference on March 14, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla., and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 03, 2017 — Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation , a biotechnology company conducting human clinical trials of adeno-associated virus -based gene therapies for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that Sue Washer, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 29th Annual ROTH Conference on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 8:30am PT in Dana Point, Calif. AGTC’s lead product candidates are designed to treat inherited orphan diseases of the eye, caused by mutations in single genes that significantly affect visual function and currently lack effective medical treatments.
Lives of women and babies hinge on healthcare package
The Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, ensured access to healthcare for millions of women and their children, including those in need of high-risk pregnancy specialists and services. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine recently issued a plea to Congress to make sure that any health care replacement package for the ACA includes essential health care services for pregnant women and their babies.