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Dean Eleanor M. Green speaks at a press conference at the the construction site of the Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO)facility on West Texas A&M Universitys (WT) campus.

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The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) completed a pivotal step in the development of its 2+2 veterinary program on April 13, when the college received official program approval from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE).

With this approval, the CVM has permission to implement the 2+2 program through its Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO)program on West Texas A&M Universitys (WT) campus. This means that additional veterinary students will be able to complete the first two years of their four-year veterinary curriculum in Canyon, Texas.

The 2+2 program helps fulfill a 10-year goal to increase large animal veterinary medicine in the Texas Panhandle, said Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Chancellor John Sharp. It makes West Texas A&M the gateway to one of the best veterinary schools in the nation.

We are extremely excited that our 2+2 program has been approved by the AVMA COE, said Dr. Eleanor M. Green, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M. This is a benchmark step that puts Texas A&M and WT one step closer to fulfilling a plan we have been working on for over a decade now.

Through our VERO program, Texas A&M, the CVM and WT are fulfilling a promise we made to the citizens of Texas to further address the need for rural and food animal veterinarians, needs that affect our food supply, the State of Texas economy and citizens of the Texas Panhandle, as well as rural communities across the state, she said.

It also supports our Texas youth who have aspirations for careers in veterinary medicine. While the launch of the VERO program has already tripled the number applicants from WT being admitted to the CVMs veterinary curriculum, this approval brings us one step closer to being able to admit even more students from WT and the Texas Panhandle region who can then, close to home, receive an education from one of the best veterinary schools in the nation, Green said. We anticipate that many of these veterinary graduates will choose to return home to serve their hometown communities.

Through the 2+2 program, the first cohort of up to 18 Texas A&M first-year veterinary students will begin their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) education at the VERO facility in fall 2021.

Those students will spend their first two years in Canyon on WTs campus, where they will receive essentially the same basic DVM education provided in College Station but with convenient exposure to livestock and rural veterinary medicine, according to Green.

Every year after, there will be two cohorts at one time cycling through the Canyon location before their third year at the CVM in College Station, with the option of returning to Canyon for a portion of their fourth-year clinical rotations.

The cohort will increase the total number of students enrolled in the CVMs DVM program to 180, the largest in the nation.

We are pleased that the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education sees the same potentialin our 2+2 program that we do, said Walter Wendler, WT president. Bringing excellent veterinary faculty and resources to theTexasPanhandlearea addresses critical needs andopens new opportunities for students in the Texas Panhandle to become Aggie veterinarians.

The 2+2 program is one of many programs the CVM has implemented in the Texas Panhandle since 2009. Through the CVMs VERO initiative, CVM faculty members live and work in the Texas Panhandle. They are housed at WTAMU, where they are actively recruiting and mentoring pre-veterinary students.

They also offer unique educational opportunities for current CVM veterinary students, including immersive externships, summer internships and food animal production-focused tours that introduce them to the region and the livestock industries. An essential focus is working with veterinarians and livestock industry leaders in the region. The College Station campus and VERO are seamlessly connected, bringing the resources of College Station to the Texas Panhandle and vice versa, CVM officials said.

All of these activities have been supported by more than $95 million in investments by The Texas A&M University System, including, most recently, a $5 million commitment to support additional faculty hires for the 2+2 program.

As part of the approval process, the AVMA COE will monitor the implementation of the 2+2 program through the CVMs subsequent interim reports, which will update the AVMA COE on the implementation of the program, including additional clinical resources identified and additional faculty and staff hires. The next interim report will be due Dec. 15.

The approval will also require a focused site visit that will occur in the second semester of the second year of the initial 2+2 class, during which a site team will visit the VERO facilities at WT and will interview students and VERO faculty.

For more information on the 2+2 program and the CVMs VERO initiative, visit the VERO webpage.

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The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is making sure Mike the Tiger remains healthy during the global pandemic.

On April 7, a barricade was set up around the cage to create an extra four feet of distance between the beloved Bengal and his visitors, according to Communications Manager of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Ginger Guttner.

Mike is the Universitys seventh tiger mascot. He was donated from a wildlife sanctuary in Florida, and was introduced to the public on Aug. 21, 2017.

We ask that people follow the governors order to stay home and that Mikes fans view him on social media or the Tiger Cam, Guttner said.

The Tiger Cam features live video footage of Mike the Tiger throughout the day. Mike also has active social media accounts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

In addition to the barriers, Mikes caretakers discontinued direct contact with the tiger, and employees must wear gloves and a mask while working in the night house.

National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, in one tiger at a zoo in New York. As scientists learn how the virus spreads, how different animals are affected by the virus and if an animal can spread it to a human, the LSU Vet School will continue to take precautions so Mike isnt infected.

Right now, there are four veterinary students taking care of Mike, two primary and two in training, in addition to his veterinarian, Professor David Baker.

As Mikes caretakers, his health and wellbeing are our primary concern, Guttner said.

The LSU Vet School is also creating test kits to speed up coronavirus testing in the Baton Rouge area. The test lab, which can produce up to 200 tests per day, is run by a team of volunteers.

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Global Veterinary Medicine Market: Trends Estimates High Demand by 2026

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New guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association present a framework for safe anesthesia for dogs and cats from home to hospital and back to home.

The guidelines are laid out to emphasize the importance of anesthesia as a continuum of care, beginning with the pet at home, transitioning through the four phases of anesthesiapre-anesthesia, induction, maintenance, recoveryand ending with the patient back at home, physiologically stable, calm, and pain free, said Dr. Tamara Grubb, co-chair of the task force that prepared the guidelines. We call it doorknob to doorknob.

The 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats are an update to the 2011 AAHA anesthesia guidelines. Dr. Grubb, an assistant clinical professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, said the 2020 guidelines and accompanying website offer the following:

It is very important to realize that anesthesia is not defined solely as the period when the patient is unconscious, Dr. Grubb said. Thinking of all phases of anesthesiastarting at home and ending at homeimproves patient safety and comfort along with pet owner satisfaction and understanding.

Jennifer Sager, a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia and co-chair of the guidelines task force, wrote the section on staff education and safety training. The section highlights the importance of veterinary technicians in anesthesia.

The guidelines appeared in the March/April issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. The website also has more tables, diagrams, flow charts, dosing charts, photos, checklists, and other resources.

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Maj. Gen. Marion Garcia, chief of staff of U.S. Army Reserve Command, will retire from the Army this month after 32 years of service to the nation.

Garcia became Army Reserve chief of staff in 2019, with the responsibility for the Army Reserve Headquarters at Fort Bragg, Army Reserve staff at Fort Belvoir, Virginia; and Army Reserve staff at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

She is a 1987 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Military Police Corps.

Garcia is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and a graduate of St. Pius X High School.

During her career, Garcia has served in every leadership position, from platoon leader to numerous command and key staff assignments.

She is a combat veteran with deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Cuba, Operation Iraqi Freedom Iraq, Operation Restore Hope Somalia and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Southwest Asia.

Her military education includes the Military Police Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms Service Staff School, the Command and General Staff College, the United States Army War College, and the Advanced Joint Professional Military Education School.

She holds a bachelors degree in science from the United States Military Academy, a masters in strategic studies from the United States Army War College, a Master of Science in veterinary epidemiology and public health from the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University.

Her awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with the Oak Leaf Cluster, the Parachutist Badge and the bronze German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.

Garcia will be succeeded by Brig. Gen. Robert S. Cooley Jr.

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There are a lot of myths out there about how to fight the novel coronavirus, and many of them are going to prove to be really harmful. Its important to ensure you have access to accurate information before making any decisions about your health or well-being, especially during a pandemic. If something sounds too good to be true, investigate. But even if something sounds reasonable, investigate that, too. Right now its important not only to protect and bolster your immune system, but also to understand how your immune system actually works so you can make reasonable adjustments to your lifestyle and diet to protect it.What Does Novel Mean?You may have noticed some people calling the new coronavirus novel. This doesnt mean its special or amusing, but rather it means its a brand new virus that has never occurred within humans before, so humans have zero immunity to it at this point. Thats an important distinction because its not like a strain of influenza that looks like other strains of influenza that weve been exposed to in the past and our immune systems have at least some blueprint for fighting off. This is a virus that our immune systems have no blueprint for, which is one of the reasons it is so virulent and so deadly.How Does Immunity Work?Your immune system works to block antigens like bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses from entering your body and making you sick. When one of these antigens does successfully get through, your body produces white blood cells to fight them off. After your immune system fights off an antigen, it produces antibodies as a sort of blueprint to fight off similar things in the future. For some of the population, COVID-19 will result in antibodies in their immune system that could help them fight off future mutations of this virus (its too soon to tell, though). For people with compromised immune systems, however, the risk of death or serious complications is very high.What Does Immunocompromised Mean?For some people this is an especially scary time because they have an immune system that has been damaged or compromised. Problems with your immune system can come from certain diseases, such as diabetes, which can cause your wounds to heal more slowly and infection to set in more easily. People with autoimmune disorders have immune systems that overreact to normal stimuli, which can lead to exacerbations in their disorders if they arent being treated. If they are being treated, oftentimes the treatment is to suppress the immune system to prevent exacerbations, which leaves them open to more infections and more severe infections. A similar thing happens when someone undergoes an organ transplant - in order to ensure their body doesnt reject the transplanted organ, they have to be immunosuppressed for the rest of their lives, which also makes it easier and more devastating for infections to take place. Diseases like AIDS and HIV, cancer, and anything that requires chemo or radiation therapy can decimate a persons natural defenses, leaving them extremely vulnerable to viruses like COVID-19.Keeping Your Immune System StrongThe myths about your immune system are persistent. No, heavy doses of vitamin-C arent going to make everything better. Your immunity is about achieving balance. Too much stress, too much sugar, too little water, and too little sleep can all affect your immunity. Too many or not enough nutrients can affect your immunity, and not getting the right combination of nutrients can affect your immunity. Also read: The Future Of Space-Age Digital Therapeutics (infographic)Something else that is important, especially right now, is to make sure you are up to date on vaccinations. This isnt because a flu vaccine can help you fight off COVID-19, but rather there are two more important reasons. First, preventing other illnesses right now takes strain off the medical system. Second, not being sick already when you come in contact with COVID-19 gives your immune system one less thing to fight off.

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The immune system. Nutritional Therapist Maxine Johnson explains it as A very complex system that is made of multiple sub-systems containing: the innate immune system (the one you were born with), the acquired/adaptive immune system (remembers and catalogues pathogen exposure), the lymphatic system (re-circulation and waste disposal), the gut biome with trillions of beneficial bacteria, the virome containing trillions of viruses in us and on us, and the gut brain axis.

If youre thinking that sounds like a lot, youre not alone. In her nutritional therapy practice, TempleFit, in Olympia she helps you make sense of the bodys complex systems and can help you bring them to optimal health, holistically, through a whole foods diet and exercise, among other things.

Nutritional therapy is part of the growing field of alternative medicine, says Maxine. Like acupuncture, naturopathy, chiropractic, and biofeedback, it is holistic in nature, meaning that the whole body is acknowledged while supporting the strengths and strengthening the weaknesses rather than just chasing symptoms.

Nutritional Therapy protocols were developed from the work of pioneer thinkers and practitioners of the past century, such as Dr. Royal Lee, Dr. Weston A. Price, and Dr. Frances Pottenger. Maxines own work includes her certification as a nutritional therapist, and NRT Practitioner, but also as a fitness trainer and coach. Her extensive background of over three decades in fitness, and as a former NPC Figure Champion, uniquely positions her to have a deep understanding of diet and exercise.

The body knows full well how to protect itself, she says. It just needs you to give it the tools to do it with. However, when its weakened, it will continue to respond to invader viruses and bacteria, but the problem here is that it will often over-react, attacking healthy tissue anywhere that it thinks its finding pieces of the invader. Maxine says. Whether caused by genetics, epigenetics, nutritional deficiencies from eating fake food most of your life, too much sugar, some other underlying health condition, or your age, all of those factors can compromise your immune system.

She further reports that As we age, our thyroids dont produce enough vitamin A, which acts like a hormone and literally builds walls around our cells to protect them from invaders trying to get in. Additionally, if youre not getting enough vitamin D from the sun (best source), or fish fat, your body is not able to create cathelicidins which are like little bullets that blow holes in viruses and destroys them.

Fortunately, there are many ways to support this very complex and vital system. Maxine gives her best tips for supporting our immune systems:

Life is stressful. If you need help getting on track, staying on track, losing weight, or you have an underlying health condition that wont go away, contact Maxine at TempleFit. She is now providing virtual visits for long distance clients, and those who cannot make it to the office.

Your body is your temple, Maxine says, Keep it fit for life.

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One of the many unknowns about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is how we might become immune to it. When you get infected with viruses, along with other baddies like bacteria, your immune system fights back by producing proteins called antibodies. These stick around for the long haul, and your body is prepared to churn out more of them if you come into contact with the pathogen again.

It's how vaccines work: By introducing a dead or weakened version of a virus to your immune system, you trick it into producing antibodies in response. Then if you come into contact with the real virus, your body will be ready.

Viruses vary widely in terms of the immune response they elicit. For instance, if you got chicken pox as a kid, you are likely to be immune to reinfection for the rest of your life. With whooping cough, immunity might last for up to 20 years, and for the H1N1 flu strain, up to 10. With the seasonal coronaviruses that cause the common cold, immunity fades after a few months, which is why you can pick up new infections year after year.

But when it comes to SARS-CoV-2, because this is such a new infection, were not sure how long those antibodies hang around for, says Dr. Seema Yasmin, director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative.

Our best bet may be to compare it to the original SARS coronavirus, SARS-CoV. In patients infected with this virus, antibody levels peaked between two and four months after infection and offered protection for two to three years. I think the glimmer of hope might be that theres so much genetic similarity between SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV, adds Yasmin.

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Speaking of genetics, another virus to consider as a comparison is HIV. This virus is so difficult to treat because it mutates like mad as it multiplies. The human body might develop an antibody, but it's one that will become less effective as the virus changes. Some good news on the coronavirus front is this virus does not seem to mutate anywhere near as frequently as HIV mutates, says Yasmin. That means it stays much more consistent, and it means we have far less of a moving target.

Discovering more about how immunity to this new coronavirus works will be key to fighting the pandemic. The more people who become immuneeither from beating an infection or from receiving a vaccinethe closer we get to herd immunity, or the point at which most members of the population have antibodies. Then well start to slow and eventually stop the pandemic.

To learn more about how antibodies work, and how they might help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, check out our video with Yasmin above.

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The truth is, the best strategy to safeguard yourself against sickness is prevention

ABOVE VIDEO: With the public health crisis were all facing with COVID-19, many of us are wondering what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

BREVARD COUNTY. FLORIDA With the public health crisis were all facing with COVID-19, many of us are wondering what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Beyond social distancing and staying at home, is it possible to boost our immune systems?

In the latest installment of Health Firsts Healthy at Home video series, theyre offering some smart but simple tips on how to stay as healthy as possible during this pandemic.

The truth is, the best strategy to safeguard yourself against sickness is prevention.

Here are some helpful tips:

Follow a healthy diet. This may consist of leafy greens, fruit and lean meats, such as chicken and fish.

Stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day and staying away from sugary, carbonated drinks will help to flush your body of toxins.

Controlling chronic diseases. Staying in touch with your primary care provider is important to maintain any other diseases that may compromise your immune system.

Get plenty of sleep. On average, an adult should try to get seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and children should get 11 to 13.

Try to reduce your stress. An easy way to do this could be keeping a daily routine and trying to stay positive.

Health First hopes these tips help you and your family during this trying time.

Remember, theyre here for you when you need them during this public health crisis and beyond. Stay safe and be well.

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Eating a "diverse and varied" diet provides the best chance of boosting the immune system to fight Covid-19, according to a scientist.

Philip Calder, a professor of nutritional immunology at the University of Southampton, has produced a report advising the public to ensure they eat a mixed diet to help combat the virus.

His research also shows that supplements are a "safe, effective and low cost way to support an optimal immune system".

A university spokesman said: "A diet with a diverse and varied mixture of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and pulses, along with some meat, fish and dairy products provides the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients the immune system needs for optimal function."

Prof Calder said: "The strength of somebody's immune systems will not influence whether they get coronavirus; handwashing and social distancing are the best ways to avoid that.

"However, the immune system helps the body deal with the virus if they are infected and what we want is a system that functions properly when it's challenged with bacteria and viruses."

The university spokesman added: "Among the foods Professor Calder recommends are a variety of fruits and vegetables which are a good source of vitamins and minerals that are important for supporting the immune system.

"Foods that are high in fibre are also important as some of the undigested fibre in the gut can promote the growth of good bacteria which interact with the immune system to make it work better.

"The third recommendation is oily fish which is a source of omega 3 fatty acids that help to regulate and control the immune system.

"Finally, meat is important as a good source of nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12, so people who do not eat meat should consider supplements.

"Whilst consuming commercial probiotic products can have a role to play - by seeding good bacteria in the gut - Professor Calder recommends plant-based food and fibre as an alternative as these provide an environment to grow the good bacteria that are already in the large intestine."

Professor Calder added: "The present situation with Covid-19 shows that we cannot just rely on vaccinations to limit the impact of respiratory infections.

"Improving our nutrition is a very straightforward step that we can all take to help our bodies deal with infections and limit the emergence of new, more virulent strains of viruses.

"We therefore strongly encourage public health officials to make sure nutritional strategies are included in all their messaging about coping with viral infections."

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Blindness is the inability to see anything, including light.

If youre partially blind, you have limited vision. For example, you may have blurry vision or the inability to distinguish the shapes of objects. Complete blindness means you cant see at all.

Legal blindness refers to vision thats highly compromised. What a person with regular vision can see from 200 feet away, a legally blind person can see from only 20 feet away.

Seek medical attention right away if you suddenly lose the ability to see. Have someone bring you to the emergency room for treatment. Dont wait for your vision to return.

Depending on the cause of your blindness, immediate treatment may increase your chances for restoring your vision. Treatment may involve surgery or medication.

If youre completely blind, you see nothing. If youre partially blind, you might experience the following symptoms:

Your childs visual system begins to develop in the womb. It doesnt fully form until about 2 years of age.

By 6 to 8 weeks of age, your baby should be able to fix their gaze on an object and follow its movement. By 4 months of age, their eyes should be properly aligned and not turned inward or outward.

The symptoms of visual impairment in young children can include:

The following eye diseases and conditions can cause blindness:

Blindness is a potential complication if you have diabetes or have a stroke. Other common causes of blindness include:

The following conditions can impair vision or cause blindness in infants:

The following categories of people are at risk for blindness:

A thorough eye exam by an optometrist will help determine the cause of your blindness or partial loss of vision.

Your eye doctor will administer a series of tests that measure:

Theyll examine the general health of your eyes using a slit lamp. Its a low-power microscope paired with a high-intensity light.

A pediatrician will screen your baby for eye problems shortly after birth. At 6 months of age, have an eye doctor or pediatrician check your child again for visual acuity, focus, and eye alignment.

The doctor will look at your babys eye structures and see whether they can follow a light or colorful object with their eyes.

Your child should be able to pay attention to visual stimuli by 6 to 8 weeks of age. If your child doesnt react to light shining in their eyes or focus on colorful objects by 2 to 3 months of age, have their eyes examined right away.

Have your childs eyes examined if you notice crossed eyes or any other symptoms of impaired vision.

In some cases of vision impairment, one or more of the following may help restore vision:

If you experience partial blindness that cant be corrected, your doctor will provide guidance on how to function with limited vision. For example, you can use a magnifying glass to read, increase the text size on your computer, and use audio clocks and audiobooks.

Complete blindness requires approaching life in a new way and learning new skills. For example, you may need to learn how to:

You can also consider getting some adaptive products, like a specialized smartphone, color identifier, and accessible cookware. Theres even adaptive sporting equipment, like sensory soccer balls.

A persons long-term outlook for restoring vision and slowing vision loss is better when treatment is preventive and sought immediately.

Surgery can effectively treat cataracts. They dont necessarily result in blindness. Early diagnosis and treatment are also important in cases of glaucoma and macular degeneration to help slow down or stop vision loss.

To detect eye diseases and help prevent vision loss, get regular eye examinations. If you receive a diagnosis of certain eye conditions, such as glaucoma, treatment with medication can help prevent blindness.

To help prevent vision loss, the American Optometric Association recommends you have your childs eyes examined:

If you notice symptoms of vision loss between routine visits, make an appointment with their eye doctor immediately.

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After being shortlisted for the LVMH Prize in 2017, South Korean label BLINDNESS headed by designers Jisun Park and Kyu-yong Shin has continued to sculpt out a head-turning repertoire of innovative menswear. Late last year, the brand continued to showcase its experimental take on the sartorial by being shortlisted as finalists for the coveted Woolmark Prize, and have now returned with a lush new arrangement of loosely-tailored goods for the FW20 season.

Spotlighted in a high-contrast lookbook, BLINDNESSs latest thematic underlay incorporates ideas of pollution and environmental consciousness, expressing these motifs in the form of marine-styled fishnets that are spotlighted throughout the lookbook. The looks remain anchored by various leather boots and Chelseas, whereby tight trousers are balanced by oversized jackets, further accented by pops of color. Notable pieces include a large black overcoat with louche tailoring, whereby white stripes have been knit into the woolen textile, various lapel blazers featuring similar detailing, and cable-knit sweats with pronouncing distressing. Throughout the lookbook, hints of military and navy dress take hold, reemphasizing the collections ties to protecting the seas.

Take a detailed look at BLINDNESS FW20 above. For those interested in scoring a piece, the range is likely to hit BLINDNESS webstore in the coming weeks.

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In a recent national survey, 26.9 million American adults age 18 and older reported experiencing vision loss. Of course, vision loss means blindness or the inability to see at all, but the definition also includes those having trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. While not everything is preventable or reversable, early detection and intervention are among our most effective tools to prevent vision loss.

Mrs. E who lived well into her 90s, would come into my office, never complaining about her eyesight. However, the diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was obvious to me because, when she and I had a face to face conversation, she would look a foot to the left of my nose. The AMD had destroyed her central vision and she used her peripheral vision to see. AMD is the most common cause of blindness in the elderly. Risk factors include a family history of AMD, aging, smoking, obesity and hypertension. We can reduce our risk if we stop smoking, eat less, exercise and visit our eye doctor on a regular basis.

Almost the opposite of AMD is glaucoma, where the peripheral vision is lost, and the central vision is spared. This gradual and painless loss of vision is due to injury of the optic nerve and is commonly the result of increased pressure of the fluid within the eyeball. When glaucoma progresses, even the central vision can be lost but, if diagnosed early, treatment can help.

Diabetic retinopathy and cataracts are more common than AMD or glaucoma. Diabetes causes new tiny, and unfortunately very fragile, blood vessels to develop on the retina, and, when these delicate blood vessels bleed, they cause swelling, scarring, and progressive spotty vision loss. Cataracts, the leading cause of blindness in the world, cause the clouding of the lens of the eye.

For most of these eye conditions, there are methods to diagnose, treat and prevent the blinding consequences, yet many people skip regular eye exams. The message is staring you in the face, or perhaps a foot to the left of your noseget your eyes checked every year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most non-urgent eye appointments are being deferred to the latter half of the year. Contact your eye doctor to discuss the best option for you.

Richard P. Holm, MD passed away in March 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was founder of The Prairie Doc and author of Lifes Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace available on Amazon. Dr. Holms legacy lives on through his Prairie Doc organization. For free and easy access to the entire Prairie Doc library, visit http://www.prairiedoc.org and follow Prairie Doc on Facebook, featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc a medical Q&A show streaming on Facebook and broadcast on SDPB most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

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According to a case study, a teenage boy in UK suffered blindness due to his poor eating habits. It is said that the boy was a fussy eater, and use to eat a lot of junk food like white bread, chips and processed meat. He had a very poor diet due to which he had a vitamin B12 deficiency. He also suffered from anemia. After complaining about the same, the doctors prescribed him vitamin b12 shots and a proper nutritional food diet.

The boy at the age of 14, did visit his regular doctor, where he complained about fatigue. But otherwise he was healthy and was not taking any medicines, but he had also called himself as fussy eater where his 80% diet was on junk food. After a year, his hearing weakened, and then he again visited another doctor. He was also prescribed some test where it did not show any signs of blindness or hearing. By the next two years, his condition got more worst and his vision started getting more worst. The time he saw an ophthalmologist he was diagnosed with damage in his eyes nerves. Again after taking some tests it was showing that deficiency of vitamin B12. Further after revelation it was seen that the boy could not avoid certain food items like bread, meat, etc. and he had also stopped taking his injections. Further the diagnosis revealed that had deficiency of copper, vitamin D, and selenium too and his bones did get weak because of low mineral efficiency.

These all deficiencies caused the boy for his impartial blindness and hearing loss. Many people call themselves picky eaters, but such eating habits can lead to such disorders. The boys habits were quite extreme and harmful that even the vitamin B12 shots did not work for him. With his nutritional supplements, he was referred to treat with mental counseling for his eating habits. Though his vision did not get worse, surely his eyesight did not improve either.

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Adhering closely to the Mediterranean-style diet particularly one rich in vegetables and fish is associated with higher cognitive function among older adults, according to a National Institutes of Health-funded study published this week in the journal Alzheimers & Dementia.

The study found no link, however, between the Mediterranean diet and slower cognitive decline.

These findings suggest that eating healthful foods may help keep our brains functioning at higher levels during the aging process, even if those levels arent quite as high as they were when we were younger.

For the study, researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) analyzed data from two major randomized clinical trials the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) and AREDS2 that had previously investigated the effects of diet on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that gradually damages the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. AMD is a leading cause of permanent vision loss and blindness in people aged 60 and older.

Both studies had reported that certain nutrients, particularly the antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables and the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, were associated with a lower risk of developing AMD later in life. The authors of the current study wanted to see if the diets of the participants in the AREDS studies also had an effect on their cognitive function. Other research has shown an association between AMD and dementia, and the two conditions are known to share some environmental risk factors, such as smoking and high blood pressure.

We do not always pay attention to our diets. We need to explore how nutrition affects the brain and the eye, says Dr. Emily Chew, the studys lead author and director of the NEI Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, in a released statement.

For the study, Chew and her colleagues used data from 7,756 ARED participants who had completed cognitive tests while in those clinical trials. The participants were aged 55 to 80 when they entered the trials, and were followed for 10 years.

At the start of the trials, the participants filled out a detailed questionnaire designed to assess their diet over the previous year. Based on those questionnaires, the NEI researchers scored each participant on how closely they adhered to the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, fish and olive oil, as well as reduced amounts of red meat and alcohol.

Then the researchers looked for associations between the participants diets and their cognitive functioning. They found that, in general, the people who most closely adhered to the Mediterranean diet had the highest cognitive function throughout the decade of the study. The differences were small, but still statistically significant.

The individual components of the diet that appeared to have the greatest protective effect on the brain were fish and vegetables. Fish was also the only food associated with slowing down the process of cognitive decline. At the 10-year mark, the people with the highest fish intake exhibited not only higher rates of cognitive functioning, but also the lowest rate of decline.

These findings held even after the researchers adjusted the data to account for education levels.

The benefits from the Mediterranean diet were similar for people with and without a gene ApoE known to raise the risk of late-onset Alzheimers disease. That finding suggests, say the researchers, that the diets influence on cognitive functioning is independent of genetic risk. The people with ApoE did, however, tend to have lower average scores for cognitive function than those without the gene. They also tended to show more cognitive decline.

This is an observational study, and therefore cant prove a connection between diet and higher cognitive abilities. In addition, it relies on people self-reporting the foods they ate. Such reporting can be inaccurate.

In addition, most of the people in the study had some degree of AMD. Whether or not the findings can be generalized to other populations is unclear.

Still, the findings are provocative, for they support other observational studies that have found a link between the Mediterranean diet (or one thats similar) and better cognitive function and slower cognitive decline.

Scientists arent sure why the Mediterranean diet might help the brain, explains the National Institute of Aging (NIA) on its website. This primarily plant-based diet has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, which may, in turn, reduce dementia risk. In contrast, the typical Western diet increases cardiovascular disease risk, possibly contributing to faster brain aging.

In addition, this diet might increase specific nutrients that may protect the brain through anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, the agency says.

FMI: Youll find an abstract of the NEI study on the website for Alzheimers & Dementia, although the full paper despite being funded by the government is behind a paywall. For more information on diet and the risk of dementia, go to the NIAs website.

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Retinal diseases contributing heavily to the demand growth of intravitreal (IVT) injectables

Hereditary retinal diseases is the major cause of visual loss. Macular degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy is the important and prominent cause of blindness.

According to Genentech Retinal disease report, around 11 million US population are affected with age-related macular degeneration, 7.7 million people are affected with diabetic retinopathy and around 1.1 million population are affected with retinal vein occlusions.

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Anti-VEGF intravitreal (IVT) injectables medication is most likely use to treat retinal disorders. Increasing prescription of anti-VEGF anticipate the growth of the intravitreal (IVT) injectables market. Many manufacturers aims to develop drugs with anti-VEGF inhibitor, as a result leading to an increase in the demand for intravitreal (IVT) injectables.

North America to have substantial revenue growth in intravitreal (IVT) injectables Market

North America region shown to have high growth inintravitreal (IVT) injectables market. Low vision and blindness are prevailing in the region and high prescription of anti-VEGF intravitreal (IVT) injectables medication has increases the growth of intravitreal (IVT) injectables market. It is estimated that intravitreal (IVT) injectables create an incremental $ opportunity worth US$ 4,350 Mn between 2018 and 2028.

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Lucentis marketed by Roche and Eylea marketed by Regeneron in the United States, are the commonly prescribed biologics use in intravitreal (IVT) injectables. Apart from this, Avastin and Macugen are also widely used in intravitreal (IVT) injectables market.

The North America region holds a significant share in intravitreal (IVT) injectables among all other regions, due to the increase in prescription of retinal biologics, high healthcare facilities and availability and usage of expensive drugs.

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The global intravitreal (IVT) injectables market has been segmented on the basis of drug class, indication and distributional channel. On the basis of drug class, the intravitreal (IVT) injectables market has been segmented into anti-VEGF, corticosteroids, antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals. Based on indication, the intravitreal (IVT) injectables market has been segmented into diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, endophthalmitis, retinal vein occlusions and others.

In terms of revenue, the anti-VEGF segment is expected to have a major share in intravitreal (IVT) injectables during the forecast period as it prevents angiogenesis and also minimize the leakage of fluid that occurs due to retinal diseases.

On the basis of distributional channel, the intravitreal (IVT) injectables market has been categorized into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, drug stores, mail order pharmacies and others. The hospital pharmacies is expected to have high revenue growth in intravitreal (IVT) injectables, owing to the availability of biologics and increase in prescription of anti-VEGF drugs.

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An Albertville City Schools custodian was announced as a finalist in the 2020 Cintas Custodian of the Year contest.

According to Albertville Kindergarten & Pre-K Principal Beth Rigsby, Howell Beasley, Albertville Kindergarten and Pre-K (AKPK) custodian is a finalist in the nationwide 2020 Custodian of the Year contest. She said the school was planning to make the announcement during a surprise school-wide assembly, Monday, March 16, but since the schools closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic they werent able to hold an assembly. Currently, Beasley is in the running to win a $10,000 cash prize, $5,000 in products and services from Cintas Corporation and Rubbermaid Commercial Products and a comprehensive training and development package from ISSA, The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, valued at $20,000.

Since Beasley nor the students or faculty knew he had been chosen as a finalist, Rigsby and a few staff members surprised the custodian at AKPK.

What? I cant believe it; I may need to sit down, my knees feel wobbly, Beasley said, after the announcement was made. This was a big surprise. Im very thankful.

Beasleys job title may be custodian, but Rigsby said to the 600 students at AKPK, hes a superhero. She said Beasley has worked 36 years at AKPK, formerly known as Big Spring Lake.

Mr. Howell greets each class with a sincere and warm good morning and goes above and beyond to make students feel supported, Rigsby said. When some children are having a tough day, Mr. Howell makes them his buddy and enlists their help with picking up trash around the school to distract them from their troubles.

If someone is in need in our school or community, Mr. Howell saves the day by helping to ensure they feel special and have everything they need, she continued. He even takes time out of his day to escort a student with blindness up and down the busy hallways to assure she makes it to class safely. His unwavering dedication and pride in his work constantly touches the lives of every person at Albertville Kindergarten & Pre-K.

Beasley said he appreciates his job and looks forward to helping others. He said the students at AKPK are what makes his job rewarding.

I dont mind working, Beasley said, when asked about his career with AKPK. I dont know any different, Ive always worked, but this is home to me and the people are part of my family. I was poor growing up, and I have what I have because of hard work.

I enjoy helping others and I love to help make others happy if I can, he added.

Hosted by Cintas Corporation, the Custodian of the Year contest shines a spotlight on the extraordinary yet often invisible heroes who contribute more than cleanliness to their schools. Now through Friday, April 17, everyone is encouraged to vote for Beasley at custodianoftheyear.com.

This contest shows just how important custodians are to their schools and communities, Christiny Betsch, Cintas marketing manager, said. The number of heartfelt stories we received made it almost impossible to narrow down the top 10 finalists. These 10 finalists have hearts of gold, and were honored to share their stories with the public.

The greatest number of public votes determines the winner of the 2020 Custodian of the Year contest.

It was difficult narrowing down thousands of stories to 10 finalists, John Barrett, ISSA executive director, said. Each custodian has their own unique story, showcasing their astonishing commitment and dedication, which is why these finalists are so worthy of recognition.

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MIAMI, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TissueTech, Inc., the pioneer in the development and clinical application of regenerative human birth tissue products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted their cryopreserved human umbilical cord investigational biologic product TTAX02 RMAT designation for the treatment of spina bifida in-utero.

This designation aims to streamline development of regenerative medical products used in the FDA's Investigational New Drug (IND) program for the treatment of serious or life-threatening diseases such as spina bifida. In spina bifida, the spinal canal opens along vertebrae in the lower or middle back of the fetus. It is the most common neural tube defect in the U.S. and is characterized by incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or protective covering around the brain and spinal cord.1

"Although rare, patients who suffer from open spina bifida have a ten times greater death rate than the national average from ages five to 40 years,"2 said Amy Tseng, TissueTech Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This RMAT designation highlights the need for an effective treatment for this life-threatening condition and the great potential TTAX02 holds."

The benefits of in-utero fetal surgery are promising and include less exposure of the vulnerable spinal nerve tissue and bone to the intrauterine environment. Additionally, doctors have discovered that in-utero fetal surgical repair of spina bifida may positively affect fetal hindbrain development in-utero, decreasing the severity of certain complicationssuch as Chiari II and hydrocephalusor reduce the need for surgery to implant a shunt.1

In addition to the RMAT designation, TissueTech is also planning to conduct a Phase 3 clinical trial to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of TTAX02 when used as a single patch to cover the neural placode, or a dual patch to close both the skin and meningeal defects during in-utero fetal surgical repair of spina bifida, to determine if it may improve clinically meaningful neurological outcomes after birth.

About TissueTech, Inc.TissueTech, Inc.,the parent company of Amniox Medical, Inc. and Bio-Tissue, Inc., pioneered the development and clinical application of human birth tissue-based products. Founded in 1997, Bio-Tissue markets products for the ophthalmology and optometry markets; and Amniox markets products for use in the musculoskeletal and wound care markets. Clinicians have performed more than 500,000 human implants with the company's products and published more than 360 peer-reviewed studies supporting its technology platform. The Company's first product, AmnioGraft, is the only tissue graft designated by the FDA as homologous use for promoting ophthalmic wound healing as acting as an anti-scarring, anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic agent and supporting epithelial adhesion and differentiation. Learn more at https://tissuetech.com/.

Physicians are encouraged to visit the TissueTech Physician Portalto learn more about TissueTech's platform technology, review product application guides, and view educational webinars.

1 https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Spina-Bifida-Fact-Sheet

2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2786149/

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The CDC is recommending that everyone wear a cloth mask when going out in public. The Manufacturing Development Center at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, part of Wake Forest Baptist, recently conducted tests of about 400 cloth masks made by community volunteers. The tests looked at how well various types of material filtered out particles the size of many viruses and bacteria (0.3-1.0 microns in diameter). The effectiveness of the masks varied widely, with the best reaching 79% filtration compared to surgical masks at 62% to 65% filtration and N95 masks at 97%. However, according to Dr. Scott Segal, the chair of anesthesiology at Wake Forest Baptist and the originator of the tests, the worst-performing masks filtered out only 1% of particles. Here are some of the findings and other recommendations from Segal.

Tight weave fabric that doesnt show much light passing through is a good performing design.

Best materials and designs

Two layers of high-quality, heavyweight quilters cotton with a thread count of 180 or more

Fabrics with an especially tight weave and thicker thread, such as batiks or heavy T-shirt fabric

Double-layer mask with a simple cotton outer layer and an inner layer of flannel

A lower grade cotton (more open weave) with light passing through is a poorer performing design.

Inferior materials and designs

Single-layer masks

Double-layer designs using lower quality, lightweight cotton

Fabric used in breathable T-shirts designed to be porous

How can you tell suitable fabric?

Use the light test: If you hold the fabric up to a bright light, it shouldnt be easy to see light coming through it, and you shouldnt see a lot of light outlining the weave.

Other things to know

Masks are mostly to protect other people by reducing the chance an infected wearer can spread virus droplets by sneezing or coughing, even before they show other symptoms. However, masks can provide some protection for an uninfected wearer, depending on effectiveness.

Segal recommends using a design with ties over elastic loops, because ties can provide a tighter and more customizable fit. It can also be difficult to find elastic, and elastic can break down with repeated washings.

A well-fitting mask is likely to feel a bit uncomfortable and stuffy when wearing it. Wearing a mask takes some getting used to even for medical professionals, Segal said. You could try wearing a mask in your house first to get adjusted to it.

Dont touch your face after positioning the mask, and dont adjust the mask while youre out. This could spread any virus particles that get on the mask.

Its important to be able to breathe through the mask, and very thick fabric or HEPA vacuum bags could make that difficult. If a person cant breathe through the mask, theyre likely either to ditch the mask or to breathe around the sides of it, Segal said, defeating the purpose of wearing a mask.

Some vacuum bags and filter materials contain fiberglass threads, which could be dangerous to inhale.

Some mask designs utilize a pocket for a replaceable filter. The Baptist study didnt find that a filter added much more effectiveness to already good designs, but Segal said that some places have had success with them, so they are an option.

Even if a masks material isnt the best, something is generally better than nothing when it comes to covering your face.

NOTE

Homemade masks are no substitute for staying home, social distancing and proper handwashing technique (at least 20 seconds with soap and water). Those are still the best ways to fight the COVID-19 virus. Dont let wearing a mask give you a false sense of security or entice you to relax your social distancing.

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Removing and caring for masks

Wash hands after removing the mask and after changing the interior filter, if your mask has one. Change the filter after every time you go out.

Moisture from your breath makes the mask less effective, so dont reuse a wet mask.

Untie by the straps. Dont touch the front of the mask as you remove it.

Wash masks in the washing machine with detergent in hot water after use.

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NEW YORK, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The stem cell therapy market was valued at US$ 1,534.55 million in 2019 and is estimated to reach US$ 5,129.66 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2020 to 2027.

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The increasing awareness related to the stem cells therapy in effective disease management and growing demand for regenerative medicines are the key factor driving the stem cell therapy market. However, high cost related of the stem cell therapy limits the growth of the market.Stem cell research has been widely investigated globally for various medical applications, especially for the treatment of humans.This raises the importance of creating public awareness about stem cell research and its clinical potential.

The main role of stem cells is in the replacement of dying cells and reconstruction of damaged tissues. Based on the extensive stem cell research, many scientists have claimed that these cells could probably be used in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.There is a large number of potential treatment procedures that are undergoing clinical trials, and a notably few stem cell therapies have won FDA (i.e., US Food and Drug Administration) approval for clinical usage. For instance, in 2019, the FDA approved Fedratinib for the first-line treatment for myelofibrosis. Moreover, stem cell therapies are widely used in bone marrow transplantation, and these therapies have benefited thousands of people suffering from leukemia. Hematopoietic stem cells are used for treating more than 80 medical diseases, including immune system disorders, blood disorders, neurological disorders, metabolic disorders, genetic disorders, and several types of cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma; this is also likely to boost the demand for this treatment procedure during the forecast period. Researchers are further investigating the use of stem cell therapies in the treatment of autoimmune disorders.

The global stem cell therapy market has been segmented on the basis of type, treatment, application type, and end user.Based on type, the market has been segmented into adult stem cell therapy, induced pluripotent stem cell therapy, embryonic stem cell therapy, and others.

The adult stem cell therapy held the largest share of the market in 2019; however, induced pluripotent stem cell therapy is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period.Based on treatment, the stem cell therapy market has been segmented into allogeneic and autologous.

The allogeneic segment held a larger share of the market in 2019; however, the market for the autologous segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period.Based on application type, the stem cell therapy market has been segmented into musculoskeletal, dermatology, cardiology, drug discovery and development, and other applications.

The musculoskeletal segment held the largest share of the stem cell therapy market in 2019, whereas the drug discovery and development segment is expected to report the highest CAGR during 20202027. Based on end user, the market has been segmented into academic and research institutes, and hospitals and specialty clinics. The academic & research institutes held the largest share of the market in 2019, and it is also expected to report the highest CAGR during the forecast period.Several essential secondary sources referred to for preparing this report are the FDA, World Health Organization (WHO), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, National Institutes of Health, Spanish Agency for Medicines (AEMPS), Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine, and Indian Council of Medical Research, among others.

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