Cataracts are a progressive, painless clouding of the natural, internal lens of the eye. Cataracts block light, making it difficult to see clearly. Over an extended period of time, cataracts can cause blindness. They’re often related to growing older, but sometimes they can develop in younger people as well. In…...
Heart Patch Mends Broken Hearts
A heart patch developed by scientists at the University of Toronto repairs damaged cardiac tissue. Heart Patch, How it Works Cardiac tissues are severely damaged following an attack. However, implanting patches on the heart surface can be tricky, as open surgery is risky for many patients after an attack. An alternative for…...
