Cataract Surgery Technology Advances

ow is one of the best times to be having cataract surgery. As baby boomers moved into the "senior" category, the technology for cataract surgery has moved and advanced with them. One of the latest exciting forms of technology is a replacement lens that allows the surgeon to adjust the power of the lens after it has been implanted into the eye.

Men's & Women's Health

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

IBS: What You Need To Know

By Special to 318 Forum

IBS is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, a term used for conditions where the digestive tract functions abnormally. This dysfunction causes a range of GI symptoms, but it does not cause any lasting damage to the digestive system or lead to other conditions.

Community

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Film Prize Junior Has Record-Breaking Year

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Film Prize Junior returns this year on April 21-22, with an awards ceremony on April 23. The festival, presented by the Prize Foundation and Louisiana Economic Development, will be part of SRAC’s ArtBreak Festival at the Shreveport Convention Center.

Community

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

A Deep Dive Into The Arts

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At ARTBREAK 37, outstanding students from grades 5-12 participate in MASTER CLASSES led by EXPERT ARTISTS in their respective Arts Discipline.

Community

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

More Taquerias, More Drinks, More Fun!

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Get ready for the ultimate taco and salsa showdown at Taco Wars 2023. Presented by Modelo, Jose Cuervo, Maestro Dobel and the Prize Foundation, this iconic event returns on Saturday, April 29, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium along Elvis Presley Avenue.

Community

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Food Prize Announces 2023 Golden Fork Chefs

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Food Prize has just announced an incredible lineup of local culinary geniuses for the 2023 Society of the Golden Fork Dinner Series. It will be an epic year of elevating our community’s culinary culture.

Community

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Why do people like shopping locally?

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Sixty-one percent of people prefer to shop nearby because of the unique product selection. Local shops tend to offer more personalized products and services that are tailored to their local communities.* They often feature local or regional products you won't find in the superstores.

Family

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The New Food Allergy on the Block

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As an allergy fellow in training in Shreveport two years ago, I encountered a recent account of a 1-year-old child who had a severe, or anaphylactic, allergic reaction at a local Mediterranean restaurant.