Is Your Computer Causing Eye Strain at Work
The article cites estimates of computer vision syndrome affecting 10 to 50 million in the United States and offers tips to reduce strain. Advice includes dimming office lighting, keeping 18 to 28 inches from the screen, taking breaks, blinking more, seeing an eye doctor if needed, and buying a better monitor.
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American Optometric Association
Sharon Middendorf
Nerhood
van Noah
Raleigh Ophthalmology
Rich
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Rethinking Mammograms in Minnesota Debate
Dr. Seymour Handler, a retired North Memorial pathologist, questions mammograms saving lives. A new study echoes his view that screening may be overblown. Advocates like Chris Norton say the debate will surprise many and that screenings alone aren’t the answer. Nationwide, about 25 percent of women face uncertainty about routine screening.
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Robbinsdale
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American Cancer Society
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Breast Cancer Coalition
Mammography debate over lives saved divides doctors
The American Cancer Society promotes monthly self exams for women 20 and older and annual professional exams for those 40 plus with risk-based adjustments. About 7 million women get annual mammograms costing 75 to 150 dollars each, totaling 1.9 to 3.8 billion. 192,000 women learn they have breast cancer annually and 40,000 die, per the NCI. Studies vary on mortality reduction, with six of eight showing about 30 percent fewer deaths and two showing none. A Lancet report fueled renewed controversy, pitting experts in a Hatfields McCoys style split. Dr. Vincent Rajkumar weighs in on study quality. See mammograms page 2.
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Rochester
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B vitamins may help stave off heart disease findings and cautions
A Knight Ridder briefing explains that folate B6 and B12 reduce homocysteine, an independent heart disease risk factor. It covers daily intakes, fortified foods, and cautions about folate masking B12 deficiency, plus dosing trends for heart protection and notes absorption issues in older adults.
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