Monthly Archives: May 2011

Macular Degeneration Drugs – Study Findings

May 2nd, 2011 - 11:45 am

Mayo Clinic’s ophthalmology department was one of the major participating centers in the recently announced federal study on macular degeneration treatments. Avastin and Lucentis, both made by Genentech were tested and found to be equally effective in halting eye damage … Continue reading →

By Robert Nellis | Posted in Ophthalmology, Research | Tagged , , , , | Comments (3)

Alzheimer’s Research Must Be Accelerated

May 1st, 2011 - 8:22 pm

Larry King’s special, Unthinkable: The Alzheimer’s Epidemic, which aired May 1st, featured the subject of Alzheimer’s disease.  Importantly, the program elevated the discussion around the need for more research and research funding.  Currently, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

By briankilen | Posted in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Research | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)