News articles tagged with 'macular' (Page 3)
Hyperactive immune resistance brings blindness in old age
— 24 Jul 2008 15:08 | HealthAge-dependent macular degeneration (AMD) is the commonest cause of blindness in the western industrialised nations. Hereditary changes in the regulation of the immune system influence…
Protein responsible for transporting nutrients believed to protect against eye disease
— 22 Jul 2008 13:34 | HealthScientists have identified the protein responsible for transporting nutrients to the eye that are believed to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration, a…
Hormone use related to lower risk of macular degeneration in postmenopausal women
— 15 Apr 2008 15:47 | HealthWomen who take postmenopausal hormones appear to have a lower risk of developing advanced stages of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, especially if they had also taken…
Protein reverses macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy in mice
— 16 Mar 2008 18:00 | HealthTwo major eye diseases and leading causes of blindness - age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy - can be reversed or even prevented by drugs that activate a protein…
Smoking related to long-term risk and progression of age-related eye disease
— 15 Jan 2008 04:41 | HealthSmokers appear to have an increased long-term risk and greater progression of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, according to a report in the January issue of Archives…