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Scientists help identify genes causing myopia

Two researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) are taking an active role in a global study which has unlocked the genetic origin of myopia. Through their collaboration with the Cons...

Human medicines European Public Assessment Report (EPAR): Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Zentiva (previously Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Winthrop), irbesartan / hydrochlorothiazide, Revision: 15, Authorised

Human medicines European Public Assessment Report (EPAR): Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Zentiva (previously Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide Winthrop), irbesartan / hydrochlorothiazide, Revision: 16, Authorised

Myopia genes found

A team of scientists headed by King's College London have discovered 24 new genes which cause myopia.The research, published in the Nature Genetics journal, could be used to find new ways to treat or...

PolyU Scientists Help Identify Genes Causing Myopia

(PRWEB) June 04, 2013 Two researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) are taking an active role in a global study which has unlocked the genetic origin of myopia. Through their co...

Multiple Genetic Factors Identified That Impact The Development Of Nearsightedness

In the largest ever genome-wide association study on myopia, 23andMe, the leading personal genetics company, identified 20 new genetic associations for myopia, or nearsightedness. The company also rep...

Patients With Myopia at Increased Risk for Glaucoma

People with myopia are more likely to have visual field defects, which are often an early sign of glaucoma, researchers report. Medscape Medical News

Human medicines European Public Assessment Report (EPAR): Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Teva, irbesartan / hydrochlorothiazide, Revision: 5, Authorised

Spectrofluorimetric Assessment of Hydrochlorothiazide Using Optical Sensor Nano-Composite Terbium Ion Doped in Sol-Gel Matrix.

A new, simple, sensitive and selective spectrofluorimetric method for the determination of Hydrochlorothiazide was developed in acetonitrile at pH 6.2. The Hydrochlorothiazide can remarkably enhance t...

Prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors of myopia in Korean children: the 2005 third Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES III).

PURPOSE: To evaluate the sociodemographic factors of myopia and the care of myopia in Korean children. METHODS: We a...

24-Hour ambulatory blood pressure control with triple-therapy amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide in patients with moderate to severe hypertension.

To determine the effectiveness and safety of once-daily combination therapy with amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide for reducing ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) in patients with moderate to...

Seasonal variation in myopia progression and axial elongation: an evaluation of Japanese children participating in a myopia control trial.

PURPOSE: To investigate the seasonal variations in myopia progression and axial elongation in Japanese children. METHODS: Ninety-two children who were enrolled in a myopia-control trial and wearing si...

Diuretics in the treatment of hypertension : Efficacy, safety and tolerability.

In the treatment of hypertension, both the thiazide diuretics hydrochlorothiazide and bendroflumethiazide and the "thiazide-like" diuretics chlorthalidone and indapamide are used. Guidelines refer to...