15, 2025 — Data from continuous glucose monitors can predict nerve, eye and kidney damage caused by type 1 diabetes researchers have found. That suggests doctors may be able to use data from the ...

CNN reporters and hosts said Monday that President Biden's decision to pardon his family members in the waning minutes of his administration tarnished his reputation and was "a stain on his legacy." ...

As they gradually enlarge, they affect the macula, damage cells, and cause gradual vision loss. Dry macular degeneration generally affects one eye at a time. Wet macular degeneration: This type occurs ...

Cataract surgery is converging with refractive surgery. Correction of astigmatism during cataract surgery: on axis corneal incision, peripheral corneal relaxing incisions and toric IOL are options ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

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