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High-altitudes may cause eye swelling
Published February 9, 2010, 8:58 am, UPI
ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Swiss scientists say they've discovered mountain climbers may experience swelling of their corneas, but the condition does not appear to affect vision.
In report, Medical Center outlines future
Published February 9, 2010, 7:11 am, Telluride Daily Planet
If things go to plan at the Telluride Medical Center, Telluride-area residents can expect a request next fall asking them to sell a chunk of land at the western fringe of town for development of a new medical facility.
High-Altitude Climbs May Cause Corneal Swelling
Published February 9, 2010, 6:09 am, redOrbit
Does not appear to affect visionSwelling commonly occurs in the corneas of mountain climbers, but does not appear to affect vision at altitudes of up to 6,300 meters (about 20,670 feet), according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals."High-altitude mountaineering is a popular recreational sport among healthy lowlanders," the authors ...
Mountaineers Develop Corneal Swelling During High-Altitude Climbs, But Vision Does Not Appear Affected
Published February 9, 2010, 4:21 am, Medical News Today
Swelling commonly occurs in the corneas of mountain climbers, but does not appear to affect vision at altitudes of up to 6,300 meters (about 20,670 feet), according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "High-altitude mountaineering is a popular recreational sport among healthy lowlanders," the authors write as background information ...
Local College Sports Roundup
Published February 9, 2010, 3:48 am, The Sentinel
Dickinson women’s ‘Pink Zone’ game moved to Sunday
Shaq steps up for Cavs
Published February 9, 2010, 12:45 am, Akron Beacon Journal
Former All-Star elevates game, says he's content letting LeBron lead team O'Neal adds physical dimension to team
Corneal swelling at high-altitude doesn't affect vision
Published February 9, 2010, 12:33 am, New Kerala
Washington, Feb 9 : While swelling commonly occurs in the corneas of mountain climbers at high altitudes, a new study shows it doesn't appear to affect visibility.
High-altitude climbs may cause corneal swelling, but do not appear to affect vision
Published February 8, 2010, 8:30 pm, Science Daily
Swelling commonly occurs in the corneas of mountain climbers, but does not appear to affect vision at altitudes of up to 6,300 meters (about 20,670 feet), according to a new study.
Polson Commissioners Pass Resolution to Improve Public Discourse
Published February 8, 2010, 6:48 pm, Flathead Beacon
POLSON – City commissioners here recently adopted a resolution they hope will lead to better government communication and civility in public discourse. Passing by a 6-1 vote, the resolution sprung from a commission retreat held to better acquaint and acclimate three new commissioners and the mayor with presiding commissioners to determine, “how to effectively engage the public and each other ...
Oxalis, the Shamrock Plant
Published February 8, 2010, 6:31 pm, BellaOnline
Few flowering houseplants are as easy to grow as Oxalis. Here are a few tips to help you along.
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