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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Pink Eye

New drug approved for 'pink eye'

June 03, 2009
A new drug called Besivance has been approved for bacterial conjunctivitis, the contagious condition commonly known as "pink eye." Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Standing Up For Asthmatic Children In The Gulf Coast
By Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , Health Expert

When former Press Secretary to President Bush, Scott McClellan, wrote about the administration's... Read more »

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School Phobia
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...learning Rash of unknown reason Earache Toothache Pink eye Strep Throat   In addition, if your... Read more »

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Hucksterism for a Cause
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Are you seeing pink? If not, then you just haven’t been paying attention. The color pink is all... Read more »

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Dinner at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Gala: Elton John and Christian from Project Runway
By Cancer Vixen , Health Expert

Want to know what happened before dinner at the Hottest Pink Party Ever? Read part 1 of the night... Read more »

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New Techniques To Rejuvenate Your Eyes
By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

Every now and then, a patient turns poet while consulting with me. It’s invariably to recite that... Read more »

Health Guide

Conjunctivitis
Inflammation - conjunctiva; Pink eye Symptoms Increased tearing Eye pain Redness in the eyes ... Read more »
Conjunctiva
The conjunctiva is a thin membrane that covers the surface of the inner eyelid and the white part of the eyeball. Inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis, which... Read more »
Trachoma
Granular conjunctivitis; Egyptian ophthalmia Prevention Improved sanitation and not sharing items such as towels are important measures for... Read more »
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Keratitis sicca; Xerophthalmia; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Prevention There is no way to prevent keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Complications can be prevented by... Read more »
Parinauds syndrome
Parinaud syndrome is an eye problem similar to conjunctivitis ("pink eye"). It usually affects only one eye and is accompanied by nearby swollen lymph nodes and an illness with a... Read more »

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