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Human Thelaziasis, Europe
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Thelazia callipaeda eyeworm is a nematode transmitted by drosophilid flies to carnivores in Europe. There are 4 reported cases of Thelaziasis callipaeda infection in human patients.
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Drug Candidate Slows Progression of AMD-Like Condition in Mice
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An investigational drug called retinylamine slowed the progression of a condition in mice that is very similar to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in humans, report investigators at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. Their study is in the September 26 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Reuters Health Information
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Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma: Current Diagnosis and Treatment
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Optic nerve sheath meningiomas (ONSMs) are rare tumors of the anterior visual pathway. Untreated ONSMs almost always lead to progressive visual decline. The authors review current treatment modalities for ONSMs, with an emphasis on fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy.
Neurosurgical Focus
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