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Researchers Find New Way To Attack Inflammation In Graves' Eye Disease
07 November 2009
A small group of patients with severe Graves' eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms and improved vision following treatment with the drug rituximab.
Inflammation around their eyes and damage to the...
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Research Study Of Near Vision
06 November 2009
The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute is participating in a research study to determine if an investigational corneal inlay can safely and effectively reduce the need for reading glasses. Dr. Peter Hersh, the study doctor, will perform the procedures...
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What Is Graves' Disease? What Causes Graves' Disease?
06 November 2009
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease in which the patient's own immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to produce too much thyroxine. Thyroxine (T4) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that has four...
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