Topical Ozone Effective Treatment for MRSA Skin Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Ozone therapy proves to be a potential treatment for S. aureus and MRSA skin infections.
Air Pollution Associated with a Higher Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found that long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution and traffic pollutants in China, specifically fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, was associated with the development of coronary artery calcification.
Some Foods, Exercise may Help Lower Inflammation – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Anti-inflammatory foods, some herbs and supplements, moderate exercise and stress reduction therapies like meditation help to regulate the production of the inflammatory compound NF-kB.
Blue Light Blocking Shades Protect Human Ocular Surface Cells
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that ultraviolet-blocking and blue light-blocking shades are effective in protecting the cells from blue light-induced damage.
LED Blue-Light Exposure Associated with Risk of Retinal Injury
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Blue LED light, when compared to red and green LED light, was more damaging to the retinal nerve cells of the participating mice.
Macular Carotenoid Supplementation Protects Against Damaging Blue Light
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Increased macular pigment optical density (MPOD) improved visual performance and other symptoms of excessive “screen time” exposure.
Blue Light Shielding Protects against Retinal Phototoxic Damage in Mouse Model
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that cyclic illumination of low light intensity (200 lux) for 14 days produced retinal degeneration; however, shielding 60% of damaging blue light may protect retinas from light damage thus providing a method for protecting eyes from the damaging effects of blue light.
Liquid Crystal Displays Associated with Light-Induced Photoreceptor Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrated that emission of blue light energy from LCD screens was associated with damage to retinal photoreceptor cells of the eye; therefore, LCD screens that emit lower levels of blue light may be more appropriate for protecting consumers’ eye health by reducing light-induced retinal damage.
Cellular Phones Are Potential Carriers for Pathogens in the Operating Room
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Routine disinfection of cell phones by surgeons is needed to prevent the transfer of pathogenic bacteria in the operating room.
Smart Phone Use Linked to Eye Strain and Decreased Tear Production
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that smartphone use could not only aggravate subjective symptom indices such as the OSDI, VAS, and CVS but also induce tear film instability and oxidative stress indices in the tears and at the ocular surface.
