Archive for January, 2010

Crystalens Cataract Eye Surgery

Crystalens Cataract Eye SurgeryThe Crystalens is the most implanted lens in cataract operations in the United States. Aging of the natural lens can lead to cataracts or cataract formation. Typically it creates blurred vision, short and long distance. Treatment consists of surgically replacing the natural lens by an artificial lens. This treatment is called cataract eye surgery.

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First Heart Transplant was South African

A little over 42 years ago, one of the most renowned surgeries in the world took place. The first human heart transplant surgery was executed. Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed surgery in South Africa at the Grote Schuur hospital after studying the heart transplant procedure for many years.
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How to identify stress

Our fast moving economy requires us to be on our toes all the time. This constant pressure results in stress. Most people don’t take stress seriously. However they should know that stress directly impacts a person’s health. Over 75% of visits to a general practitioner are directly related to stress. Read through these complaints and symptoms and do the test; are you suffering from stress?

Identifying stress is not easy. The impact of stress on someone’s health is usually not visible instantly, but often only develops after a long period of stress. Even more, each person reacts differently to stress. Nevertheless, there are some signs that identify stress clearly.

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