â'œC3R crosslinking only treatment to halt progression of Keratoconus,â' says Dr SPS Grewal
C3R Crosslinking, Latest Advancement in Ophthalmology, Internationally Launched This Month, Ray of Hope for Lacs of Indian Keratoconus Patients
Chandigarh, September 27, 2006 (InfoMailers.com) --
Grewal Eye Institute (GEI), the premier comprehensive Eye Care Institute based at Chandigarh, has achieved a new high in bringing the latest technological advancement in the field of eye care, by ...
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Taking care of your skin is essential all year 'round. Humidity, harsh weather conditions, and sun exposure are just a few of the elements that affect your skin as the seasons change. Follow these skin care tips from dermatologist Dr. Linda Franks, and you'll help ensure that you're promoting healthy skin the whole year through.
Winter
The winter months can really take a toll on your skin. During the winter, the drop in temperatures, combined with low humidity and indoor heating, can strip ...
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Do you have company coming over, or are you visiting family and
friends for Christmas ? Are you planning to go out on New Years
Eve ? Whatever the reason, most people want to look their best,
at least during the most important times of the year.
So, what ways are out there to make you look more stunning as
fast as possible ?
Well, you could try and lose some weight, but that's not easy of
course, especially if you have lots of pounds to lose. And, can
you lose it all within one month ?
You ...
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It is one of those situations where, after examining the facts,
you almost feel like you are caught between a rock and a hard
spot. Or perhaps better yet between the shade and the sun. For
many years now the public has been cautioned against excess
amounts of sun exposure. And clearly there is truth behind this.
Skin cancer is a very real risk, and precautions such as sun
block and long sleeved clothing should be taken when going out
in the sun. Yet just as it is generally advised that you ...
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The majority of the biologic therapies involve changing the
amount of Tumor Necrosis Factor - Alpha (TNF-Alpha). TNF-alpha
is involved in regulating abnormal responses like inflammation,
increased blood vessel formaton (angiogenesis), and excessive
development of skin cells (keratinocyte proliferation). It can
also affect bone and cartilage erosion hence the reason that
psoriatic arthritis is especially responsive to the new biologic
therapies.
High Levels of TNF-Alpha are found in psoriasis as ...
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Reverse Osmosis is a system of filtration that is highly
effective at removing even the smallest particles from a liquid.
It is also known as Hyperfiltration. The Reverse Osmosis process
can remove particles as small as a dissolved individual ion. The
most popular use for this process is in the purification of
water for human consumption.
Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane that allows the
water to pass through it, while ensuring that contaminants do
not. Reverse Osmosis systems have ...
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There are plenty of mosquito products we can use to get rid of
these nasty insects. Some of them are effective some are not. I
guess we all one of these mosquito products at home, but have
you ever wondered how they work or are they hazardous for you
health? So lets see what kind of mosquito products are out there
and how safe they are.
Mosquito products could be classified in two categories based on
their purpose. So there are in the first category are the
mosquito products that kill the ...
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We all like to have that healthy glow that comes from being
outdoors and getting some sun. However, we know that sun damage
can be harmful to our skin. Many turn to tanning salons to
maintain their glow, but is using a tanning bed safe?
The skin tans when exposed to ultraviolet light. To keep itself
from burning, skin will manufacture extra coloring, called
pigment. This pigment is what causes us to "tan". However, when
we get too much ultraviolet light and burn, serious problems can
occur. We ...
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b>Our eyesight is a precious sense...
We often take our eyesight for granted, specially when we are
young; but as we age, we become more and more interested in
preserving it. More money is spent on dietary supplements for
eye health than for nearly any other supplement category, except
for weight loss.
Until recently, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was a
discouraging eye disorder. Most patients were told that nothing
could be done to improve their vision. Scientific studies now
show ...
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Taking a megadose of vitamins for preventive health is still
being researched. There are hopes that certain vitamins will be
proven to prevent certain diseases and disorders from
developing. Yet, there are many in the medical community who
believe that vitamin supplementation will never take the place
of modern medicine, and "miracle"statements will never be made
about vitamins.
However, what cannot be disputed are the medicinal properties
found in vitamins, and more specifically in ...
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