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FDA warns that LASIK surgery patients need to be better informed of risks before procedure

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FDA warns that LASIK surgery patients need to be better informed of risks before procedure

The surgery known as LASIK — Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis — is under the lens of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is causing controversy among eye experts.  The FDA released a 25-page draft guidance after receiving input from patients who felt they were not fully informed of the risks associated with the surgery, the … Read more

New Star Rating System Helps People Make Informed Decisions About Diet and Healthy Habits – Neuroscience News

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New Star Rating System Helps People Make Informed Decisions About Diet and Healthy Habits – Neuroscience News

Summary: A new meta-analysis focuses on what we know, and what we don’t know about what’s good and bad for our health. Source: IHME A new set of meta-analyses clarifies the often complex and contradictory health guidance linking certain diets, behaviors, and conditions to illness. The analyses, conducted by researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and … Read more