Early life factors predictive of myopia identified
Factors include maternal education, hours spent playing computer games
Eye scans could detect early Alzheimer disease
Retinal thickness and microvasculature alterations implicated in the disease
Stem cell implantation shows promise for retinitis pigmentosa
Findings offer some indication of medium-term safety of subretinal implantation of adipose tissue
Constitutional rights need to be better reflected in final HMI report...
Panel also urged to seek commitment from inquiry subject stakeholders to participate in reforms constructively
Incident contrast sensitivity common in middle-aged adults
Factors linked to elevated risk include cadmium level in highest quintile, older age, more plaque sites
Health professional numbers in SA up by more than 50% –...
But distribution of healthcare providers remains disproportionate in terms of geographical location and population needs
Corneal infection from sleeping in contacts detailed
Six patients reported sleeping in lenses on regular basis; most had vision loss, permanent damage
Retinal thinning could provide early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Thinning of retina linked to loss of dopamine-producing brain cells
Eye examination can help detect abuse in children
Health professionals have a responsibility to consider abuse in the differential diagnosis of paediatric eye trauma
Degenerative eye diseases associated with Alzheimer’s risk
Age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma were all associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in a new study
Blue light from digital devices hastens blindness
Blue light exposure found to cause retinal to trigger reactions that generate poisonous chemical molecules in photoreceptor cells
Cataract surgery may cut risk of serious car accidents
Cataract surgery is associated with a modest decrease in the risk of the patient being in a serious traffic crash as the driver, a...
NHI Bill, HPCSA and capitated multidisciplinary teams
Obstacles presented by council fee ruling ‘should now open up’
First 3D printed human corneas tested
The first human corneas have been 3D printed by scientists
at Newcastle University.
It means the technique could be used in the future to
ensure an unlimited supply...
July 2018: 39th Annual Medical Congress
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HES-containing products
Dear Healthcare Professional,BackgroundThe European Medical Agency’s (EMA) Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has recommended the suspension of the marketing authorisations for hydroxyethyl-starch (HES) solutions...
Punctal plug deemed beneficial in ocular surface disease
For patients with ocular surface disease (OSD) using prostaglandin analogue monotherapy, a punctal plug improves OSD and reduces intraocular pressure (IOP), a study just...