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CHAPTER 8. MULTIMEDIA ON MACULAR DEGENERATION

Overview

In this chapter, we show you how to keep current on multimedia sources of information on macular degeneration. We start with sources that have been summarized by federal agencies, and then show you how to find bibliographic information catalogued by the National Library of Medicine.

Video Recordings

An excellent source of multimedia information on macular degeneration is the Combined Health Information Database. You will need to limit your search to “Videorecording” and “macular degeneration” using the “Detailed Search” option. Go directly to the following hyperlink: http://chid.nih.gov/detail/detail.html. To find video productions, use the drop boxes at the bottom of the search page where “You may refine your search by.” Select the dates and language you prefer, and the format option “Videorecording (videotape, videocassette, etc.).” Type “macular degeneration” (or synonyms) into the “For these words:” box. The following is a typical result when searching for video recordings on macular degeneration:

•Lasers for Eyes

Source: Princeton, NJ: Films for Humanities and Sciences. 1990.

Contact: Available from Films for the Humanities and Sciences. P.O. Box 2053, Princeton, NJ 08543-2053. (800) 257-5126. PRICE: $149 (purchase), or $75 (rental), plus 5 percent of total cost for shipping and handling. Order Number FM-2356.

Summary: Lasers have revolutionized eye surgery, saving sight where blindness would once have been inevitable and replacing formerly complicated, painful surgery with quicker, safer, less painful, more successful procedures. This patient education video program covers the five principal areas of eye disease in which laser surgery is making important contributions: cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tears, and diabetic retinopathy. The videotape explains each condition and how it is repaired by laser surgery, identifies the likeliest victims of each condition, and warns of the potential dangers of laser surgery. (AA-M).

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Bibliography: Multimedia on Macular Degeneration

The National Library of Medicine is a rich source of information on healthcare-related multimedia productions including slides, computer software, and databases. To access the multimedia database, go to the following Web site: http://locatorplus.gov/. Select “Search LOCATORplus.” Once in the search area, simply type in macular degeneration (or synonyms). Then, in the option box provided below the search box, select “Audiovisuals and Computer Files.” From there, you can choose to sort results by publication date, author, or relevance. The following multimedia has been indexed on macular degeneration:

•A simple and affordable panoramic viewing system for vitreous surgery [videorecording]; Macular translocation for exudative age-related macular degeneration; Juxtapapillary cyst-like lesions of R.P.E. and choroidal origin Source: American Academy of Ophthalmolo; Year: 1999; Format: Videorecording; San Francisco, CA: American Academy of Ophthalmology, c1999

•Age-related macular degeneration [electronic resource]: status of research Source: National Eye Institute; Year: 1998; Format: Electronic resource; [Bethesda, Md.]: The Institute, 1998

•Cytotoxic effects of oxidized cholesterol on RPE cells [videorecording]: a potential mechanism for the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration Source: Office of Research Services, Medical Arts and Photography Branch; Year: 2003; Format: Videorecording; [Bethesda, Md.: National Institutes of Health, 2003]

•Macular degeneration [videorecording]: etiology, diagnosis, and treatment Source: with Cynthia J. MacKay; Year: 1989; Format: Videorecording; Secaucus, N.J.: Network for Continuing Medical Education, c1989

•Macular degeneration [videorecording]. Year: 1995; Format: Videorecording; Chicago, Il 1995

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CHAPTER 9. PERIODICALS AND NEWS ON MACULAR

DEGENERATION

Overview

In this chapter, we suggest a number of news sources and present various periodicals that cover macular degeneration.

News Services and Press Releases

One of the simplest ways of tracking press releases on macular degeneration is to search the news wires. In the following sample of sources, we will briefly describe how to access each service. These services only post recent news intended for public viewing.

PR Newswire

To access the PR Newswire archive, simply go to http://www.prnewswire.com/. Select your country. Type “macular degeneration” (or synonyms) into the search box. You will automatically receive information on relevant news releases posted within the last 30 days. The search results are shown by order of relevance.

Reuters Health

The Reuters’ Medical News and Health eLine databases can be very useful in exploring news archives relating to macular degeneration. While some of the listed articles are free to view, others are available for purchase for a nominal fee. To access this archive, go to http://www.reutershealth.com/en/index.html and search by “macular degeneration” (or synonyms). The following was recently listed in this archive for macular degeneration:

•VEGF antagonist counters age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: November 17, 2003

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•Vitamins combat age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: November 10, 2003

•New crop of antiangiogenic drugs show promise for macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Industry Breifing Date: August 06, 2003

•New antiangiogenic drugs show promise for macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: August 06, 2003

•Overweight, inactivity increase risk for progression of macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: June 23, 2003

•Intravitreal triamcinolone may stabilize exudative age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Industry Breifing Date: March 31, 2003

•Vitamin therapy for macular degeneration could save $1.5 billion over decade

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: October 22, 2002

•Protein oxidation may play role in age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: October 21, 2002

•Depression exacerbates effects of age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: August 28, 2002

•Subanalysis identifies candidates for Miravant's macular degeneration therapy

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: August 27, 2002

•Translocation of the retina can preserve vision in macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: April 29, 2002

•Depression common among adults with advanced macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: November 22, 2001

•Worst stages of age-related macular degeneration avoided with antioxidants/zinc

Source: Reuters Industry Breifing Date: October 12, 2001

•Vegetable fat consumption may increase risk of macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: September 19, 2001

•Specific fat intake linked to risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: August 22, 2001

•Alzheimer gene may decrease risk of age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: May 03, 2001

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•Gene defect responsible for two forms of macular degeneration isolated

Source: Reuters Industry Breifing Date: January 15, 2001

•Cataract surgery beneficial for patients with macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: December 01, 2000

•Medicare to cover photodynamic therapy for wet macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Industry Breifing Date: November 10, 2000

•FDA approves Visudyne for age-related macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Industry Breifing Date: April 14, 2000

•Gilead licenses potential age-related macular degeneration therapy

Source: Reuters Industry Breifing Date: April 07, 2000

•Verteporfin safe, efficacious for prolonged treatment of macular degeneration

Source: Reuters Medical News Date: March 29, 2000

The NIH

Within MEDLINEplus, the NIH has made an agreement with the New York Times Syndicate, the AP News Service, and Reuters to deliver news that can be browsed by the public. Search news releases at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alphanews_a.html. MEDLINEplus allows you to browse across an alphabetical index. Or you can search by date at the following Web page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/newsbydate.html. Often, news items are indexed by MEDLINEplus within its search engine.

Business Wire

Business Wire is similar to PR Newswire. To access this archive, simply go to http://www.businesswire.com/. You can scan the news by industry category or company name.

Market Wire

Market Wire is more focused on technology than the other wires. To browse the latest press releases by topic, such as alternative medicine, biotechnology, fitness, healthcare, legal, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals, access Market Wire’s Medical/Health channel at http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_index?channel=MedicalHealth. Or simply go to Market Wire’s home page at http://www.marketwire.com/mw/home, type “macular degeneration” (or synonyms) into the search box, and click on “Search News.” As this service is technology oriented, you may wish to use it when searching for press releases covering diagnostic procedures or tests.