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4 Lesser-Known Signs Of Diabetes
Diabetes is one of those conditions that -like to masquerade and hide. It's not exactly silent but it's also not one that jumps to mind because the symptoms seem unrelated to the condition itself. And as a result, many people may have it, and therefore be untreated and subject to much worse effects, and not even realize it. These symptoms are such that if a person has them, they really should seek...
July 29, 2023
Macular Degeneration—Is Gene Therapy the Answer?
INTRODUCTION - There is good news on the horizon regarding age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Stargardt disease (the juvenile version) and related retinal pathologies.  Although gene therapy is not new, the ways that it may enhance treatment options for these and other eye diseases is, to put it mildly, astounding. WHY THE EYES ARE ALMOST PERFECTLY SUITED FOR GENE THERAPY - Unfortunately, not...
October 25, 2022
What You Need to Know About Macular Degeneration
Most of us depend on our eyesight in nearly everything we do. And we might not realize how much we use our eyes until our vision begins to fail. Macular degeneration- causes more vision loss among older U.S. residents than any other health issue, so it’s important to know the warning signs as early intervention may help. Macular degeneration is the biggest cause of age-related vision loss in the United...
June 5, 2020