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The Eye–a Neglected Organ in Environmental and Occupational Medicine: an Overview of Known Environmental and Occupational Non-traumatic Effects on the Eyes

Posted on July 30, 2011 by northpolecleanair

From:PubMed.gov http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19581215 Arh Hig Rada Toksikol. 2009 Jun;60(2):205-15. The Eye – a Neglected Organ in Environmental and Occupational Medicine: an Overview of Known Environmental and Occupational Non-traumatic Effects on the Eyes Elena Rozanova, Peter Heilig, and Jasminka Godnić-Cvar The abstract … Continue reading →

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Genes Involved In Inflammation May Hold Clue To Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on July 29, 2011 by northpolecleanair

From: ScienceDaily, March 4, 2008 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080229140218.htm Genes Involved In Inflammation May Hold Clue To Age-Related Macular Degeneration This article discusses a study by a research team at University of Southampton led by Professor Andrew Lotery. According to the article, the … Continue reading →

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