Daily Archives: 2011/11/16

Gene Therapy in Ophthalmology Update 4: Table of Companies and Institutions Participating

2011/11/16
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As a followup to the stem cells in ophthalmology table recently published, here is one tabulating the participants using gene therapy in ophthalmology.

When I first wrote about gene therapy in ophthalmology (Gene Therapy for RP and Dry AMD) in November 2010, I began collecting information about the various participants with the thought of writing a Primer, similar to the one I did on stem cells in ophthalmology. At that time, I was able to identify seven companies participating. Since then, and with the help of a few friends, I have now identified nearly thirty companies and (Read more...)

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Epizyme – HMT "Tree" Presentation Video

2011/11/16
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Retinal Microvascular Changes May Predict Disability

2011/11/16
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The association between retinal microvascular changes and risk for disability was independent of vascular risk factors and carotid atherosclerosis.
Medscape Medical News

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How Space Flight Impacts Astronauts’ Eyes And Vision

2011/11/16
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North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) member describes novel eye findings in astronauts after long duration space flight A newly published ophthalmologic study recently described the history, clinical findings, and possible etiologies of novel ophthalmic findings discovered in astronauts after long-duration space flights. The study team included ophthalmologists Thomas H...

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Retinoblastoma Care Should Include Genetic Evaluation

2011/11/16
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Results of a study by Baylor College of Medicine physicians underscore the important role that clinical genetic evaluation can have in the management plan of patients with retinoblastoma, a childhood cancer of the eye...

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