The British Parliament was presented with a petition from Macular Degeneration Patients stating "We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to authorise use of all available drugs to combat … [Read more...]
Experimental Stem Cell Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
March 28, 2008 By 1 Comment
Researchers have reported a promising new treatment involving stem cells that could see viable treatments for both wet and dry macular degeneration. Until now, the only treatment available for wet … [Read more...]
Macular Degeneration Drugs Pose Risks
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New drugs developed to treat both cancer and the eye disease macular degeneration pose increased risk of heart attack and stroke. According to research published by Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati of the … [Read more...]
Macular Degeneration Increases Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
March 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
People who suffer from the eye disease macular degeneration are more likely to die from a heart attack or a stroke. Based on a study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, people under … [Read more...]
Cause of Macular Degeneration Discovered?
March 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have discovered what they believe is the cause of macular degeneration. Published in the online edition of Nature Medicine, researchers from the University of Utah have suggested that a … [Read more...]
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