Vision therapy advances in vision correction through orthokeratology
Independence optometrist B W Scott promotes orthokeratology vision therapy to treat myopia and other eye problems. The program uses contact lenses, wobble boards, and cross-patterning exercises, typically over 15 weeks with sessions twice weekly, aiming to reduce dependence on glasses and improve learning outcomes.
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B.W. Scott
United States
The
College of Optometrists
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Scott
Kirkwood offers 100hour radiation safety course begins Sept 13
Kirkwood Community College will run a 100 hour radiation safety course for nurses who take radiographs in physicians, podiatrists or chiropractors offices. The class runs Mondays and Wednesdays on the Kirkwood campus Sept 13 through Dec 20 with a $110 fee and Aug 23 registration by phone. Outside Cedar Rapids area call 1 800 332 8166.
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Kirkwood Community College
State Department of Health
Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Free Choking Charlie demo offered to Cedar Rapids groups
Mercy Hospital provides Choking Charlie, a lifelike choking rescue dummy, along with a trained volunteer, for free presentations to Cedar Rapids area restaurants schools churches and other organizations. For information or scheduling call 398-6467.
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Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids Area
New drug offers hope for herpes sufferers
FDA approved Acyclovir ointment as first treatment to manage genital herpes. The article notes herpes remains lifelong with recurrences, discusses transmission, symptoms, and the psychological impact, and mentions the Herpes Resource Center in Palo Alto.
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Food and Drug Administration
United States
Raymond Kaufman
Ernst Bertner
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Baylor College of Medicine
Newsweek Magazine
Palo Alto
Calif
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