Vision quest

Article Abstract:

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), which employs laser surgery, is now being used to treat nearsightedness or myopia by over 1,000 US opthalmologists. The surgical method, which can not be recommended for certain patient conditions, uses laser to vaporize corneal tissues and can take only 20 minutes for each eye.

Usage, Surgery, Eye, Lasers in surgery, Laser surgery, Eye surgery, Myopia

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Fitting into our genes

Article Abstract:

Mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may be responsible for some cases of breast cancer. The secretion of BRCA1 outside the cell, rather than inside the cell, which occurs with most other cancer genes, may make treatments easier to develop. Privacy issues related to testing are discussed.

Health aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Genetic aspects, Breast cancer, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Mutation (Biology), Mutation

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Wheeze easy: asthma deaths have been on the rise, but most attacks can be prevented with proper treatment

Article Abstract:

Approximately 15 million Americans suffer from asthma, with about 5,000 deaths reported annually. Conditions that may trigger asthma range from overcrowding to exercise, while medications include mast-cell stabilizers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and bronchodilators.

Asthma, Respiratory tract diseases

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