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‘Gel drops' developed to save eyesight, scientists found

The surface of the eye, known as the cornea, is usually transparent. But an eye infection or trauma can cause scarring on the surface, causing blurred vision or complete blindness. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an eye infection commonly associated with poor contact lens hygiene, is currently treated with drops that contain antibiotics and corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. These… Read More: ‘Gel drops' developed to save eyesight, scientists found »

Massachusetts Stroke Patient Receives ‘Outrageous’ $474,725 Medical Flight Bill

This story is part of a partnership that includes WBUR, NPR and Kaiser Health News. This story can be republished for free (details). Kristina Cunningham was in stable condition on an evening in June, when EMTs lifted her gurney into a medical flight, bound for Boston. The 34-year-old couldn’t use her right arm or speak… Read More: Massachusetts Stroke Patient Receives ‘Outrageous’ $474,725 Medical Flight Bill »

How to make your holiday dinner hearing loss friendly

Ready or not, here they come! The holidays, with all their festivities, are just around the corner. Whether you’re hosting a family event or attending one, planning for the season can help make things much less stressful. Take hearing loss, for example. According to our survey of more than 200 individuals, half of the family… Read More: How to make your holiday dinner hearing loss friendly »

Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Visit the News Hub Study raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments Matt Miller William McCoy, MD, (center) talks with William Tzeng about acne treatment at the Center for Outpatient Health on the Medical Campus. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that the common acne medication isotretinoin… Read More: Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome – Washington University… »