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Rheopheresis May Improve Vision In Dry AMD | Mail Online

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:31:44 -0800

Rheopheresis May Improve Vision In Dry AMD | Mail Online:

Filtering patients’ blood is being tested as a treatment for agerelated macular degeneration (AMD). The process removes debris, such as cholesterol, which might be interfering with blood flow to the back of the eye… Read more…

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:41:15 -0800

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Skin Deep - Laser or Wax, the Eyes Have It - NYTimes.com

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:20:43 -0800

Skin Deep - Laser or Wax, the Eyes Have It - NYTimes.com:

WHEN it comes to treating aging skin around the eyes, laser resurfacing can often trump surgery, according to Dr. Michael McGuire, a Los Angeles plastic surgeon and president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. “If the skin is mildly wrinkled and/or pigmented, the laser can be a good option,” he said, adding that he frequently gives laser treatments to patients in their 40s to defer face-lifts… Read more…

via weburbanist.com and Gary Tan, Cofounder of Posterous What...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:54 -0800

via weburbanist.com and Gary Tan, Cofounder of Posterous

What has 120 keys, percussion buttons, a mouthpiece, built-in recording, playback and looping, and ability to play samples? Developed over 8 years at a cost of $16.5 million!?

Very cool… I’d love to learn how to play the Eigenharp! —DC

What Is Watering Eye (epiphora)? What Causes Watering Eye?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:40:07 -0800

What Is Watering Eye (epiphora)? What Causes Watering Eye?:

Watering eye, also known as epiphora or tearing, is a condition in which there is an overflow of tears onto the face, often without a clear explanation. There is insufficient tear film drainage from the eye(s) - instead of all the tears draining through the nasolacrimal system, they overflow onto the face… Read more…

A Market Segment ‘Glee’ Can Call Its Own - Stage Folk - NYTimes.com

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:04:17 -0800

A Market Segment ‘Glee’ Can Call Its Own - Stage Folk - NYTimes.com:

…“Glee,” which chronicles the lives of members of a high school glee club, is attracting between 7 and 8 million viewers every week, and doing well among the valued 18- to 49-year-old market segment. But it is something of an obsession among theater denizens, teenage and otherwise…

I’ve not followed the show, but the mere mention of it brings back fond reminiscences of my time in the UCLA Mens’ Glee Club. Ah, the good ol’ days! —DC

Egg Yolks May Reduce Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration | Peacefmonline.com

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:41:42 -0800

Egg Yolks May Reduce Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration | Peacefmonline.com:

Regular egg yolk consumption may reduce the risk of dry, age-related macular degeneration by raising macular pigment concentrations, according to a report in the November issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition… Read more…

Billy Joel - Piano Man - Original Video! A real classic…...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:48:51 -0800

Billy Joel - Piano Man - Original Video!

A real classic… —DC

Water confirmed on the moon, NASA says - The Globe and Mail

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:06:28 -0800

Water confirmed on the moon, NASA says - The Globe and Mail:

Abundance of water near lunar south pole runs contrary to perception of moon as dry and barren… Read more…

What an exciting find! A moon base can’t be far behind! —DC

Bubblegum could replace injections

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:15:25 -0800

Bubblegum could replace injections:

Researchers at the University of California have developed bubblegum that allows medication to be taken orally and then absorbed into the bloodstream, removing the need for injections.

Drugs such as insulin currently have to be injected because the human digestive system destroys them before they have a chance to be absorbed into the bloodstream. The new gum contains microscopic capsules holding the drugs which are gradually released by chewing and, when swallowed, stick to the wall of the gut by means of tiny spines and release the drug into the bloodstream.

Professor Tejal Desai’s team is currently working on optimizing the adhesion and rate of supply of the drugs. The findings are to be published at the annual meeting of the American Institute of Physics.

In addition to insulin, hormones and anti-inflammatories could be delivered using the gum. Tests are under way to see if the gum is safe for use by humans and to discover a simple way of removing it from the sidewalk after use.

"Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell..."

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:17:04 -0800

“Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 - 1882

Contact Lenses that Respond to Light - Technology Review

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:06:21 -0800

Contact Lenses that Respond to Light - Technology Review:

Transition lenses—which darken automatically in response to bright sunlight—have been available for eyeglasses for 40 years. But adapting this flexibility to contact lenses has proven challenging. Now researchers in Singapore have developed UV-responsive, or photochromic, lenses that darken when exposed to ultraviolet light, protecting the eyes against the sun’s damaging rays, and return to normal in UV’s absence…

"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time."

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:10:11 -0800

“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

- Bertrand Russell, 1872 - 1970

Looking For Contact Lens via theopticalvisionsite.com Have you...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:01 -0800

Looking For Contact Lens

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Have you ever wished you had a few more friends to help look for that darn dropped contact lens? ^_^ —DC

How Getting a Viral Infection Can Be Beautiful - KevinMD.com If...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:40:05 -0800

How Getting a Viral Infection Can Be Beautiful - KevinMD.com

If getting sick weren’t so miserable, I’m sure more can appreciate the beauty of this video.

MedGadget points us to this NPR piece featuring Xvivo, a company that produces impressive medical and scientific animations. This one shows us how viruses infect cells and reproduce themselves.

Really great animation… Stay well! —DC

Diet Sodas May Be Hard on the Kidneys - WebMD

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:32:00 -0800

Diet Sodas May Be Hard on the Kidneys - WebMD:

Diet soda may help keep your calories in check, but drinking two or more diet sodas a day may double your risk of declining kidney function, a new study shows… Read more…

Uh-oh… So what do I drink now?! —DC

"Because power corrupts, society’s demands for moral authority and character increase as the..."

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:31 -0800

“Because power corrupts, society’s demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.”

- John Adams, 1735 - 1826

When “How are you?” Becomes A HIPAA Violation - Political Mavens

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:25:00 -0800

When “How are you?” Becomes A HIPAA Violation - Political Mavens:

Recently, at my local Starbucks I asked the young barista behind the counter about a chronic medical problem she had that will soon require surgery. Her answer left me gobsmacked, ‘Management said I can’t talk about my health – it’s a HIPAA violation.” Read more…

Special thanks to my Tallahassee colleague, Dr. Bob Greenberg, for sending this link. Doctor-patient confidentiality used to be plain common sense… Now, it’s just another bloated government bureaucracy. —DC

Les Weiser - The Master of Harmony - oomphTV.com A wonderful...

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:13:41 -0800

Les Weiser - The Master of Harmony - oomphTV.com

A wonderful short story about an amazingly talented friend I used to sing with in the Masters of Harmony. Special thanks to David Dowell for producing and sending me this finshed product. Watching this sure makes me miss singing with Les on the risers! —DC

Costume Contacts Can Be Hazardous To Your Health - KESQ.com

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:06:30 -0700

Costume Contacts Can Be Hazardous To Your Health - KESQ.com:

Cosmetic contact lenses may be the perfect touch to your Halloween costume, but are they hurting your eyes? The American Optometric Association is warning consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses without a prescription from an eye doctor… Read more…

Have fun tomorrow… But be careful! —DC