New Eyedrops Could Repair Corneas, Make Glasses Unnecessary
The "nanodrops" will undergo human clinical trials later this year. If found to be successful, eyeglasses may become a thing of the past.
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8-Year-old Sees Stars for the First Time After His Blindness is Treated With Gene Therapy
After receiving gene replacement therapy, an 8-year-old blind boy in Canada is able to see stars and planes for the first time.
Blind Mice with Glaucoma See Again Through Simple Technique that Promotes Youthful Gene Expression
Dr. David Sinclair cured Glaucoma and nerve damage in mice, restoring their vision to a youthful state through the process of demethylation.
Ingenious Surgery Saves Eyesight - and the Life - of Bronx Mother
When 36-year-old Nordia Palmer-Ferguson went to her doctor complaining of blurred vision, headaches, pressure and swelling in her left eye, little did she know she was facing the possibility of blindness, or even death. After other surgeons gave up, the ingenious solution of an ophthalmologist and professor at Cornell, not only saved life, but restored her sight.
New Cancer Therapy Completely Destroys Advanced Ovarian and Colorectal Tumors in 6 Days
At Rice University, a new cancer therapy has completely destroyed advanced ovarian and bowel tumors - in just six days.
Thor Lookalike Who Became Superfit Despite Cystic Fibrosis Can Now Laugh for First Time After Life-changing Drug
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Ben Mudge says a new medication, Kaftrio, has helped him laugh and breathe normally for first time.
Good People of UK Raise £160k for Child's Treatment so Family Can Keep Home
When Frankie-Rose Lea was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in August experts said her best chance of surviving was immediate proton beam therapy, but that would cost £160,000. Her parents put their house up for immediate sale, saying they would rather "live in a box" than fail to exhaust every possibility to save Frankie-Rose. Now they won't have to go homeless thanks to the generosity of people in the UK.
Fate Unites Two Boys Who Need New Hearts
Do you believe in fate? Famed surfing dog Richochet rode the waves with two teen boys who were destined to meet. Both have the same name, the same age, the same heart condition and both families wrote to Surf Dog within a day of each other asking for help.
'Teddy Clinic' Treats Stuffed Animals to Ease Kids' Fear of Hospitals
Medical students in Giessen, Germany, hosted a "Teddy Clinic" last week, dolling out free care to stuffed animals with the aim of easing anxiety among children, an estimated 90 percent of whom have fears about hospitals and doctors
Blind Man Hears, Feels his Way to Mechanic Degree
A blind New Mexico man, Clifford Alderson, 48, graduated from the New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Community College program, earning his degree by listening and learning to feel his way around the vehicle.
Alabama Doctor Walks Six Miles in Snow to Perform Brain Surgery
A doctor, who was called suddenly to perform brain surgery during a life-threatening emergency, had only one option for transportation leaving the hospital where he was located, he had to walk. Up hills and (mostly falling) down hills, wearing only scrubs and slip on shoes, Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw trudged on through the wintery mix to the main road where traffic was at a dead stop. After walking six miles he finally reached a passable roadway where a salesman picked him up to deliver him to Trinity Medical Center.
Vancouver Donations Save Filipina Barista's Life
Janette Camba, a temporary worker and familiar barista at Tim Hortons, for more than three years, is now back in her home country of the Philippines, recovering from a life-saving kidney transplant, paid for by almost $30,000 in donations raised in North Vancouver.
Donations Pour in for Newlyweds Who Lost Limbs in Boston Attack
Donors have flooded crowdfunding campaigns set up for individual victims of Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon, raising more than $1 million in a matter of days. The campaign for newlyweds who both lost limbs has raised $518,971.
The Surprising Organ Donation That is Saving a Little Girl's Life
Who knew going to the principal's office meant that something good had happened rather than bad?
Breakthrough Treatment for Hepatitis C Shows 100% Success
Science has done it again: 20 out of 20 people have been cured of hepatitis C.
Program Helps Sick Kids In Hospital and After, Regardless of Ability to Pay
It's hard to pick up your life after the trials of illness – that's where these guys come in, with a super program at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.
Aurora Shooting Miracle: Rare Birth Defect Saves Gifted Musician from Bullet in Brain
A gifted musician who was shot in the head during the "Dark Knight" massacre last week will likely not sustain any major brain damage thanks to a birth defect that her pastor called a miracle.
Generosity From Doctor and Former Thief Helps 85 Year-old Robbery Victim
An 85-year-old South Carolina woman who was robbed of $400 in cash she had saved for eye surgery was given free medical care after a doctor saw her story on the news. Dr. Budev of Carolina Cataract Center wasn't the only one who saw the report and was moved to action. A one-time thief who'd stolen a woman purse in his youth, sent a $500 check to help atone for his mistake.
Transplant Nurse Donates Own Kidney to Patient
The way Clay Taber looks at it, he's got three moms now, after a transplant nurse, practically a stranger, donated one of her healthy kidneys so that he might start married life untethered to a dialysis machine. When she heard a young 22-year-old man was in renal failure, she said, "It just tore me up."
Chinese Doctor With No Legs Makes Her Village House Calls Using 2 Stools
This inspiring amputee hasn't let a lack of legs keep her from saving the lives of the people in her village.
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