Category: Eye Care
December 10, 2014 – Keratitis and Contacts
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Anchor lead: Infections related to contact lenses are a big public health problem, Elizabeth Tracey reports Over a million people seek an eye care specialist each year because of infections in their eyes due to improper contact lens use, the …
December 9, 2014 – Easy Access
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Anchor lead: Taking pictures of the eye at the pharmacy may help people with diabetes avoid vision loss, Elizabeth Tracey reports Vision loss is common in people with diabetes, in part because people aren’t aware it’s happening until significant loss …
December 8, 2014 – Photo Pharmacy
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Anchor lead: People with diabetes may soon get eye screenings at their pharmacy, Elizabeth Tracey reports If you have diabetes, don’t be surprised if your pharmacist suggests a new method for screening your eyes for diabetes-related conditions. A recent study …
November 6, 2014 – Improved Vision?
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Anchor lead: Does implanting stem cells help people with macular degeneration? Elizabeth Tracey reports Stem cells implanted directly into the eye of people with macular degeneration appeared to result in improvements in vision, a recent study published in the Lancet …
November 5, 2014 – Stem Cells and Macular Degeneration
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Anchor lead: Is the promise of stem cells coming to fruition? Elizabeth Tracey reports Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness as people age. Now a study reported in the Lancet describes using stem cells, a type of cell …
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This week’s topics include fecal transplant capsules, stem cells for macular degeneration, exercise and depression in teens, and Ebola predictions. Program notes: 0:59 Ebola update from WHO 1:50 Case fatality of 70% 2:48 Domestic concerns 3:50 Public health message re:Ebola …