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Enlarge image Aaron Carson, MD, (left) and Brian Mooney, MD have joined UAMS' Northwestern Arkansas Behavioral Clinic in Fayetteville as psychiatrists. March 14,…

Regular eye checks will prevent irreversible blindness that can be caused by glaucoma and other blinding conditions. The LAGOS State Department of Health organized an awareness walk and free eye pressure check to commemorate World…

Rotary International's Gift of Life program began in 1975 with the primary purpose of helping needy children in need of corrective heart surgery. ((pfree2014) Photo License: CC-BY SA 4.0Photo License (Seychelles News…

A visit to Happy Bottoms Diaper Bank in the Kansas City area inspired a Missouri lawmaker to help families with their financial bottom line. State Rep. Patty Lewis, D-Kansas City, filed a bill that would exempt diapers from sales tax. It…

"Look at all that snirt!" exclaimed my husband.Our deep snowbanks were covered in dirt ("snirt"), thanks to strong winds."I'm so sick of winter," I replied.He glanced in my direction. I read his mind."That's an…

The Baylor Multicultural Association for Pre-Health Students (MAPS) is dedicated to service and diversity among pre-health students. Photo courtesy of Baylor MAPS. By Megan Hale | Journalist Black History Month!-->!-->…

This is the first time that eye care will be provided on-site at Clinique 1917. Written by: Satina RichardsonMedia Contact: Anna JonesUAB Eye CareThis is the first time that eye care will be…

Not so long ago, people with lupus were advised not to get pregnant. But thanks to new treatments and a better understanding of the disease, this is no longer true.Now many people with lupus can have a safe pregnancy and deliver healthy…

(Getty Images) LEEDS, UK (StudyFinds.org) — An artificial intelligence system is able to detect if someone will have a heart attack in the coming year — through routine eye scanning. A!-->…

Since 1960, Webster optometristsThe name is well known throughout Cowra and the district and has helped generations of local residents.As part of our ongoing series, the Keeper Cowra talked to well-known optometrist Rob Webster about…

Purtscher's retinopathy is a rare type of retinopathy, which are diseases of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. With this condition, central vision may suddenly be diminished or blurred. There is…

But infectious disease experts say there may be an end in sight. May be. Well, let's say that's not outside the realm of possibility for 2022."I think if we do it right, we're going to have a 2022 in which Covid doesn't dominate our lives…

In the press release, Digital Diagnostics provides a new designation for senior executives, published…

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Vision Inc. (“Kubota Vision” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage specialty ophthalmology company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo 4596), today…

The city's speech last week was Democratic Party of Korea presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung's pledge to have hair loss treatments covered by public health insurance, prompting the both the cheers of supporters and the critics of…

I am the first former incarcerated person elected to the Washington House of Representatives and carry with me the weight and hope of the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated community. It is not an easy weight to carry because…

After showing signs of slowing down, Covid-19 has returned to Mumbai and the rest of India with vengeance. As people are forced in again, the focus returns to boosting immunity through health supplements. The Free Press Journal…

An ECHO reporter has spoken of the frightening moment he was told to go straight to A&E after having his eye examined - and the incredible care he received from the NHS. Political editor Liam Thorp had suffered from severe headaches!-->…

In 2022, the New England College of Optometry will celebrate 50 years of its students training and serving patients in community health centers across the region. As the first school of optometry to design and create such a model of…

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About one in 500 people are thought to be affected by Parkinson's disease, according to the NHS. People with the disease can experience a range of different symptoms. Although there is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, early…

Mission of the residency program The fundamental mission of this training program is to provide qualified postgraduate practitioners with a structured educational experience that will broaden their development into outstanding…

According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes affects more than 34 million children, adolescents and adults in the United States. Although diabetes affects people of all races and ethnicities,…

Of the many problems Democrats are trying to solve with the Build Back Better Act, none are as likely to give them post-traumatic stress flashbacks as health care. As the size of the bill shrinks under centrist demands for cost…

There was another skirmish in the Florida "eyeball wars" on Wednesday as members of a House health care panel witnessed a fiery back-and-forth between ophthalmologists and optometrists, the latter renewing their efforts to expand the…

Dr. Nichols strengthens his board of directors with 25 years of optometry and academic experienceSAN DIEGO, October 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AXIM Biotechnologies, Inc. (OTCQB: AXIM) (“AXIM®…

HANOVER, Germany, October 18, 2021 / News wire B3C / - Implandata ophthalmic products, a digital eye care company with offices in Germany and San Diego, Calif., was selected as a Top 12 Health Techpreneur at Health Innovation World Cup…

Through Richard Eisenberg, Next avenue Editor AFP via Getty Images Some people don't think high health care costs are a problem for Americans 65 and older because Medicare pays for all of their medical bills. But a…

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Jody Bradley-Meerwald's mother, Doris, entered a nursing home in October last year, and nine months later, on June 25, 2021, passed away.Key points:Perth man finds distressing notes his mother wrote while in nursing homeThe home concerned…

Vickers said he and UAB president Dr Ray Watts started discussing the name of the medical school several years ago - a possibility that has been heavily debated among school officials. .“There are few public schools that…

In early July, health insurer Aetna began requiring prior authorization for cataract surgeries, a policy change that makes many ophthalmologists see red.Under the new policy, ophthalmologists must obtain Aetna's approval before performing…

A team led by Hironmoy Das, Ph.D., of the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy recently completed a clinical…

Shiva Ramdhanie was arrested on August 11 and charged with a non-violent violation of his parole. He was sent to Rikers and every day since he fears for his life.“I'm not trying to get out of jail, I'm trying to get out…

By: Anurag Wasnik & Rohan KarInnovation ecosystems are inherently linked and complicated and this complexity is further compounded as the entire Indian health ecosystem is confused in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of…

The thyroid is a butterfly gland located in the middle of the lower part of the neck. Even though it is a small organ, it has many essential roles to play in our body. This gland produces three types of hormones that help control growth,…

Behind the chart-topping hits and rockstar life, Tina Turner has had a tumultuous and painful relationship with her ex-husband and former singer partner Ike and remembers her first love during an!--Article>…

View larger image September 8, 2021 | LITTLE ROCK - University of Arkansas Institute for Digital Health and Innovation for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded grant to fund $ 1.5…

MONTGOMERY - You emerge from the fierce summer sun into a dark forest of rectangular steel columns, row upon row, six or seven feet high, covered in rust the color of dried blood. It takes a minute to…

Stat reports on a recent Federal Court of Appeal ruling on how generic drug makers can market their products. Modern Healthcare, meanwhile, explains how health insurers allegedly use the shortage of biologics to…

Washington is selling a false choice in health care. The American people are expected to be content with one of two masters - big business or big government controlling our most personal decisions.Not for a moment does Washington want us…

Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, is the process by which a person attends sessions with a therapist to talk about their experiences. In talk therapy, a psychologist will discuss previous trauma and psychiatric disorders with a…

Hay fever is a common disease that affects nearly 19 million American adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also known as allergic rhinitis or nasal allergy, hay fever can be seasonal, perennial (year…

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