by Bruce Brown | November 20, 2018 | General News, Medical
Nearly three million Americans have glaucoma, according to the CDC. The disease is one of the most common causes of blindness. When glaucoma is detected, the disease progression can be slowed so that the patient won’t lose any more vision. There are no early...
by Bruce Brown | April 13, 2018 | General News, Medical
As we’ve written several times earlier, diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant concern for the estimated 30 million Americans who live with diabetes. A recent CDC study indicated that nearly one-third of all Americans with diabetics aged over 40 suffer to...
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by Bruce Brown | February 8, 2018 | General News, Medical
Researchers and scientists worldwide tackle Alzheimer’s Disease’s high threat status for aging adults. The gradually debilitating disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.; it kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined....
by Bruce Brown | December 28, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical
Well, it’s almost official. Computer and video game addiction is on the verge of recognition as a medical thing. A World Health Organization (WHO) draft document for tracking Mortality and Morbidity Statistics includes gaming disorder. The eleventh edition of...
by Alfred Poor | September 5, 2017 | General News, Health
Seniors represent a growing portion of our population, and one of the most pressing needs is to find ways to help them continue to live independently yet safely. Caregivers and family members need to be able to monitor seniors for sudden or gradual physical or...
