Neurology :: Test for Devic’s syndrome – neuromyelitis optica
The Mayo Clinic has developed the first test for neuromyelitis optica or NMO, a blinding, paralyzing disease often misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis.
Vision
Corneal ulcer :: Eye Corneal Ulcer cured with Senega
Corneal ulcer is an erosion or open sore in the outer layers of the cornea caused by infection, abrasion, foreign bodies, severe allergy, severe dryness of the eye, various types of inflammatory disorders, stress, and an impaired immune system. Symptoms include eye pain, redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, increased tearing, or a white patch on the cornea.
Cataract :: Lead exposure increases risk of cataract
Cataract, a clouding of the lens resulting in a partial loss of vision, is very common in older people. Results from a new study show that lifetime lead exposure may increase the risk of developing cataracts. Researchers found that men with high levels of lead in the tibia, the larger of the two leg bones below the knee, had a 2.5-fold increased risk for cataract, the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment.
Nearsightedness :: Intraocular Lens to Correct Nearsightedness – eye problem
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a plastic lens that is permanently implanted into the eye to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness. The lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL), is similar to the type of lens implanted in the eye to restore vision following cataract surgery.
Sinusitis :: Luffa operculata in sinusitis
This rare and wonderful drug Luffa Operculata has great role in the Homoeopathy, in curing the sick. Now a days you will find many cases of Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Migrain, Bronchial Asthma and Hay Fever. This medicine is having big rank amongst the polychrest remedies like, Ars a, All c, Nat m, Kali bich, Sil, etc. is having more cure rate. Our Modern life is full of these type of ENT diseases, in every third person you will find, chest allergy, throat Nasal and migrain.
Psychology :: Homoeopathy in Paediatrics & Child Psychology
Knowledge of psychology is an asset for a homoeopath. As homoeopaths we treat the individual child by taking his mental, emotional and physical generals and particulars. Our masters Dr. Hahnemann and Dr. Kent had laid stress in their teachings that the mental symptoms are the most important. Interpretation of physical activity or symptom into a mental symptom or its reflection is very difficult task which is not possible unless one has acquired sufficient vision towards human psychology.
Pioneer Interdisciplinary Initiative
The National Human Genome Research
Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH), announced recently the funding of four
interdisciplinary centers as part of a new initiative to
address some of the most pressing ethical, legal and social
questions raised by recent advances in genetic and genomic
research.
Macular Degeneration :: Pineal Gland theory & eye disease, sleep disorders
The pineal gland — which regulates the cycles of sleep and
waking — appears to have evolved as an indirect way to
improve vision, by keeping toxic compounds away from the
eye, according to a new theory by a researcher at the
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at
the National Institutes of Health.
Eye :: US Latinos have high rates of eye disease & visual impairment
Latinos living in the United States have high rates of eye
disease and visual impairment, according to a research
study, and a significant number may be unaware of their eye
disease. This study, called the Los Angeles Latino Eye
Study (LALES), is the largest, most comprehensive
epidemiological analysis of visual impairment in Latinos
conducted in the U.S.
Fibromyalgia :: Chronic pain illness – FM – Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain illness that is recognized by the American Medical Association, the National Institutes of Health and the American College of Rheumatology. FM experts estimate that approximately 5% of the population worldwide suffer with FM. While it is most common in women, the illness strikes men, women and children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. For those with severe symptoms, FM can be extremely debilitating and interfere with even routine daily activities.