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covid
Two Lines are not Positive in this Covid Test
Imagine the panic of someone performing the BD Veritor home nasal swab test who sees two lines on the result.
aromatherapy
Aromatherapy use at bedtime may benefit brain health
A person's memory may be enhanced by simply inhaling essential oils during sleep.
cataract surgeon
Cataract Surgery Outcome Depends on More than Operative Skill
Despite its phenomenal outcomes in skilled hands, modern cataract surgery can be overwhelming for patients to understand.
AMD
FDA approves Izervay for treatment of geographic atrophy
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced their approval of Izervay for treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration.
cardiovascular health
Adding prunes to your diet may promote heart health
With cardiovascular diseases one of the leading causes of death in the United States, one of the recommendations to help lower heart disease risk is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.
cataract surgery
Fewer cases of glaucoma after cataract surgery for patients who receive blue-light filtering IOLs
A study recently published in the Journal of Glaucoma highlights the potential benefits of blue-light filtering IOLs in reducing cases of glaucoma post-cataract surgery.
aging
Mild exercise boosts brain health
A new study (results published in GeroScience) was conducted by researchers focused on the impact of long-term mild aerobic exercise on brain function in older adults.
christmas tree cataract
Some Eye Diseases are Beautiful
There are a couple common truths about ophthalmology that are well-known by physicians, and that patients are surprised to learn. Surgeons often play music in the operating room (not just Mozart, o...
drug interactions
Medicines that don't mix with the summer heat
Many medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) are affected by the summer heat.