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National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases
Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Lead to Obesity, NIH Study of Rare Disorder Shows
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:30:00 -0400
A brain chemical that plays a role in long term memory also appears to be involved in regulating how much people eat and their likelihood of becoming obese, according to a National Institutes of Health study of a rare genetic condition.
Common Treatment to Delay Labor Decreases Preterm Infants' Risk for Cerebral Palsy
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:30:00 -0400
Preterm infants born to mothers receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate -- a common treatment to delay labor -- are less likely to develop cerebral palsy than are preterm infants whose mothers do not receive it, report researchers in a large National Institutes of Health research network.
NHGRI Seeks DNA Sequencing Technologies Fit for Routine Laboratory and Medical Use
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:45:00 -0400
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today awarded more than $20 million in grants to develop innovative sequencing technologies inexpensive and efficient enough to sequence a person's DNA as a routine part of biomedical research and health care.
CNN.com - Health
Five mistakes that will land you in medical debt
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:13:54 -0400
Unless you have stellar medical insurance -- and not too many people do -- you could fall into medical debt in a matter of days, or even hours. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen tells you five mistakes that will get you into debt fast -- and how to avoid them.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:29:38 -0400
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened about1,400 people across the country appears to be over.
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Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Lead to Obesity, NIH Study of Rare Disorder Shows
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:30:00 -0400
A brain chemical that plays a role in long term memory also appears to be involved in regulating how much people eat and their likelihood of becoming obese, according to a National Institutes of Health study of a rare genetic condition.
Common Treatment to Delay Labor Decreases Preterm Infants' Risk for Cerebral Palsy
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:30:00 -0400
Preterm infants born to mothers receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate -- a common treatment to delay labor -- are less likely to develop cerebral palsy than are preterm infants whose mothers do not receive it, report researchers in a large National Institutes of Health research network.
NHGRI Seeks DNA Sequencing Technologies Fit for Routine Laboratory and Medical Use
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:45:00 -0400
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today awarded more than $20 million in grants to develop innovative sequencing technologies inexpensive and efficient enough to sequence a person's DNA as a routine part of biomedical research and health care.
CNN.com - Health
Five mistakes that will land you in medical debt
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:13:54 -0400
Unless you have stellar medical insurance -- and not too many people do -- you could fall into medical debt in a matter of days, or even hours. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen tells you five mistakes that will get you into debt fast -- and how to avoid them.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak appears to be over
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:29:38 -0400
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that the salmonella outbreak that sickened about1,400 people across the country appears to be over.
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Vision Care: Find information on eye and vision conditions and topics including glaucoma, macular degeneration, allergic conjunctivitis, low vision, cataracts, and more.Allaboutvision.com - Eye Problems and Diseases: Comprehensive information on 24 eye conditions, eye problems, and eye diseases, including a helpful symptom finder.
Coloboma Support Group: coloboma: COLOBOMA GROUP
Disease and Condition Vision Simulator: The Vision Simulator is designed to help you better understand the possible progression of some of the more common eye diseases and conditions over time.
Diseases of the Eye: diseases of eye meeting with other
Dr. Ergo: Many computer users have eye and vision symptoms such as eyestrain, blurry vision, dry and irritated eyes, and neck and back aches. The condition is known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and the symptoms can be resolved by proper management of eye disorders and proper application of ergonomic ...
Eye 4 Irlen: Find out more about Irlen Syndrome; causes, diagnosis, treatment and advice for those studying - and more
Eye Surgery Education Council: The Eye Surgery Education Council (ESEC) is an initiative established by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), a professional society of ophthalmologists dedicated to raising the standards and skills of surgeons, through clinical education and to work with patients, gov...
EyeMDLink: EyeMDLink.com is the largest online source for eye care information. Doctor authored, this endless eye condition resource, along with breaking news make this site the authority in...
Eyequestion?: Information about common eye conditions.
For Your Eyes: eye health, eye diseases, eye problems and disorders, Macular Degeneration, Biettis Crystalline Dystrophy, Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia, Cataracts, Behcets Disease, Amblyopia, Blepharospasm, Blepharitis Disease, Eye Cancer, Astigmatism, Laser & Lasik Eye Surgery, Glaucoma Nystagmus, Strabis...
Krukenberg's Spindle and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome: Krukenberg's spindle and pigment dispersion syndrome - a site for patients diagnosed with krukenbergs spindle or pigmentation dispersion. Krukenberg Spindle indicates PDS, which can lead to glaucoma.
LostEye.com: Support and informational site for those who have, or about to lose an eye..., So long as you take care to protect your remaining eye, your odds of losing the sight in both eyes is very low.
MCW HealthLink: MCW HealthLink articles on Eyes
MedicineNet.com: EyeSight Overview: Medical information on eye disorders treatment and symptoms including cataracts, color blindness and eye allergy
NOAH Health: Eye: Full text information for consumers on common eye health topics, care and treatment [English and Spanish]
Presbyopia, Computer Vision, and other Vision Problems: Problems with presbyopia, bifocals, progressive lenses, glasses prescriptions, seeing computers, opticians and optometrists
SEE's Eye Disease and Eye Health Links: Links to a wide variety of information about eye health, eye disease, and eye safety.
SightWise: Public awareness site dedicated to preventing detached retina for very nearsighted people and others at risk.
St. Lukes Eye Diseases and Disorders: Eye Diseases and Disorders - a graphic encyclopedia of eye problems, their causes and their treatments, including information on macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, pink eye...
The Eye Directory: Free listings Guide to Laser eye surgery, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, implantable lenses, contact lenses, eye treatments, cataract surgery, glasses, short sight, astigmatism, long sight, alternative treatments, vision problems, corrective eye surgery, vision correction, and eye health.
University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center: Search for definitions, symptoms, and treatment for eye conditions and diseases.
Vis-Ability: A guide to common vision problems and their possible causes.
Vision Methods: Visit www.geocities.com/visionmethods for the natural ways to improve your vision, eye exercises, vision improvement
Visual Snow: Visual snow or static This board is for those who suffer from visual static or television-like snow in their visual field. People suffering from this also mention other symptoms, including tinnitus, floaters, and afterimages.
Visual Snow or Static Forum: Visual snow or static This board is for those who suffer from visual static or television-like snow in their visual field. People suffering from this also mention other symptoms, including tinnitus, floaters, and afterimages.
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