Macular Degeneration

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Entries for March, 2008

Gene Silencing Therapies Could Have Harmful Side Effects, Research … – Science Daily (press release)

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Gene Silencing Therapies Could Have Harmful Side Effects, Research …
Science Daily (press release) - 11 hours ago
Many diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, Lou Gehrig’s and Parkinson’s have been heralded as candidates …
Drug study uncovers unintended side effects Kentucky.com
UK study says new drugs could be harmful Louisville Courier-Journal
New study urges caution over revolutionary gene treatment AFP
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Loss of central vision affects millions of seniors – El Paso Times

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Loss of central vision affects millions of seniors
El Paso Times, TX - Mar 23, 2008
Age-related macular degeneration had set in. Thanks to new equipment and training, Dawkins, 94, continues to lead an active life and is on the board of the …
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Genes Involved In Inflammation May Hold Clue To Age-related … – Science Daily (press release)

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Genes Involved In Inflammation May Hold Clue To Age-related …
Science Daily (press release) - Mar 4, 2008
The paper ‘Interleukin-B promoter polymorphism – 251A/T is a risk factor for age-related macular degeneration‘ is published online, ahead of print, …
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Robo4 Gene and Potential Cure for Macular Degeneration, Genetic … – Insider Medicine

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Robo4 Gene and Potential Cure for Macular Degeneration, Genetic …
Insider Medicine, Canada - Mar 19, 2008
In a study of a strain of mice bred to have macular degeneration, activation of the Robo4 protein resulted in an improvement in new blood vessel growth and …
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Eye program fights macular degeneration – Quad City Times

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Eye program fights macular degeneration
Quad City Times, IA - Mar 18, 2008
By Times staff | Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | No comments posted During March, which is Age-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, Awareness Month, …
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Age Related Macular Degeneration

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