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Video FAQ #6: How do I RSVP to an Event?
Video FAQ #6: How do I RSVP to an Event?
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FAQ #6: How do I RSVP to an Event?
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Event Management is a special feature on banzaigroup.com. In this 1 1/2 minute screencast, I'll show you how to find the event you're looking for and how to RSVP.
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Inflammatory Disease
Inflammatory Disease
Much of what we deal with in health care is auto-immune, or induced inflammatory disease. Much of that is preventable, or can be reduced, via lifestyle modifications. Examples include simple carbohydrates like high fructose corn syrup. Here's a recent article delineating increased risk of coronary heart disese (CHD) caused by sodas. One can of pop per day seems to raise CHD risk by 20%!
Terry
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/760100?src=top10...
Source: Latest blog entries
Created on: 13 Apr 2012
Latest blog entries | 13 Apr 2012 -
New Treatments for Diabetic Macular Edema
New Treatments for Diabetic Macular Edema
*In addition to new topical anti-VEGF drops we've some orals in the pipelines........?
Repurposed Drug Shows Promise Against Macular Edema
(Reuters) Mar 19 - Ampio Pharmaceuticals Inc said a phase II trial of its experimental drug to treat retinal swelling in diabetic patients was ended ahead of schedule based on positive interim data.
The company's drug Optina is being tested as a treatment for diabetic macular edema -- the most prevalent cause of moderate vision[…]
Source: Latest blog entries
Created on: 9 Apr 2012
Latest blog entries | 9 Apr 2012 -
NSAIDS, Cancer & Curcumin
NSAIDS, Cancer & Curcumin
Larry, Chuck & I were sitting in the airport one afternoon after a BANZAI.......... Topic of Crohn's, bowel cancer & inflammation came up.
India has significantly lower rates of bowel cancer than Europe & the US. Why?
Recent studies have demonstrated that those taking even low dosage ASA have significantly reduced rates of many cancers?
There's an inflammatory component. Omega 6s are inflammatory. Omega 3s reduce inflammation.
The ratio of Omega 6 to[…]
Source: Latest blog entries
Created on: 4 Apr 2012
Latest blog entries | 4 Apr 2012
Industry News
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Do You Know An Influential Woman in the Eyewear/Eyecare Industry? Nominate Her Today
Do You Know An Influential Woman in the Eyewear/Eyecare Industry? Nominate Her Today
NEW YORK—Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our upcoming July 16 issue, marking the 10th anniversary of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry. We are currently seeking nominations via an electronic
survey form. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 5. For this year’s Annual Report, please consider women who are making a difference in the following four categories:
Executive Suite: Candidates are women who hold the positions[…]
Source: VisionMonday
Created on: 20 May 2012
VisionMonday | 20 May 2012 -
HAL Holding Reports Optical Retail Sales Up in Q1
HAL Holding Reports Optical Retail Sales Up in Q1
MONACO—
HAL Holding N.V., the diversified company which, among its holdings, operates several international optical retail groups and holds a significant ownership interest in
Safilo Group, reported unaudited group and division revenues for the first quarter of 2012, for the period ending March 31.
Source: VisionMonday
Created on: 20 May 2012
VisionMonday | 20 May 2012 -
“Doctor, I’m Having Trouble Reading” – Part 4
“Doctor, I’m Having Trouble Reading” – Part 4
Ruth has two concurrent problems, the first and more obvious one involving her inability to identify letters despite being able to write them, and the secondary issue of her right visual field defect. The first step in rehabilitation would be to enable her to recognize letters and then words. The second would be to help her track into her right field with more accuracy.
Ruth had one major advantage over other patients experiencing alexia sine agraphia: As a former schoolteacher[…]
Source: The VisionHelp Blog
Created on: 20 May 2012
The VisionHelp Blog | 20 May 2012