Babies born prematurely who require treatment to prevent blindness from retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) could be treated with a dose of Avastin (bevacizumab) that is a fraction of the dose commonly used for ROP currently.
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Study: Direct and repetitive irradiation with 222nm UVC does not cause skin cancer
Joint research between Kobe University and Ushio Inc. has provided proof for the first time in the world that direct and repetitive illumination from 222nm ultraviolet radiation C (UVC), which is a powerful sterilizer, does not cause skin cancer.
Research suggests an avenue to treat, prevent genetic disorders in the womb
New research led by hearing scientists at Oregon Health & Science University suggests an avenue to treat and prevent intractable genetic disorders before birth.
Study of rare genetic disorder that causes severe eyesight problems
Nagano prefecture is home to a group of people effected with a rare genetic neurodegenerative disorder called familial amyloid polyneuropathies. This disease impacts the gene encoding protein transthyretin which is produced in the liver and also eyes.
Lipid aids healing of scratches on the cornea
A species of a lipid that naturally helps skin injuries heal appears to also aid repair of common corneal injuries, even when other conditions, like diabetes, make healing difficult, scientists report.
Study shows disparities in guideline-concordant treatment for NSCLC patients
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-associated deaths in the United States. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a group of lung cancers named for the kinds of cells found in the cancer, constitutes more than 80% of all lung cancer cases.
Coronavirus unlikely to spread through tears
While researchers are certain that coronavirus spreads through mucus and droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing, it is unclear if the virus is spread through other bodily fluids, such as tears.
Research team identifies a molecule that directs neurons
The habenula is a small region at the centre of the brain, but is crucial for people’s lives. It is made up of groups of nerve cells that control the “neurotransmitters” of the brain, that is to say substances like dopamine, noradrenaline and serotonin.
Researchers show possibility to control cell bioenergetics by changing mitochondria content
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have shown that they can give cells a short-term boost of energy through mitochondrial transplantation.
Baylor College of Medicine and UH team up for new research collaborations
Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston are teaming up for new research collaborations.
Marinomed extends the range of Marinosolv applications
Marinomed Biotech AG has achieved promising results for further areas of application with its Marinosolv® technology platform in preclinical studies.
Clinical trial evaluates effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation in patients with overactive bladder
Keck Medicine of USC urologists are launching a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation in patients with an overactive bladder due to neurological conditions, such as a spinal cord injury or stroke, and idiopathic (unkno…
Two retinal imaging modalities cannot be interchanged when evaluating vision-threatening condition
Diabetic retinopathy can be diagnosed and graded with the use of a newer scanning technology called ultra-wide field imaging, a system that generates high-quality pictures showing most of the retina.
AI may help identify newborns at risk for aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity
An artificial intelligence device that has been fast-tracked for approval by the Food and Drug Administration may help identify newborns at risk for aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity.
Preclinical data of Ocugen’s OCU400 genetic modifier published in Nature Gene Therapy
Ocugen, Inc., a clinical-stage company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing transformative therapies to treat rare and underserved ophthalmic diseases, announced today the publication in Nature Gene Therapy of preclinical data of nucl…
Your school assignment for the day: Spelling and specs
Daisy Leon struggles to sit still and read the letters on the eye chart. Her responses tumble out in a quiet, confused garble.
Researchers decode the science behind good lighting
Researchers at UW Medicine have decoded what makes good lighting – lighting capable of stimulating the cone photoreceptor inputs to specific neurons in the eye that regulate circadian rhythms.
Depth perception tests could help identify dementia patients at increased risk of falling
New research, jointly-funded by Fight for Sight, has found that special eye tests could help identify which dementia patients struggle most with judging distances, which is known to increase the risk of falling.
AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had no idea she was slowly losing her vision to a leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degene…
New treatment effective at reversing the manifestations of thyroid eye disease
Patients with thyroid eye disease who used the minimally invasive insulin-like growth factor I blocking antibody, teprotumumab, experienced improvement in their symptoms, appearance and quality of life, according to a study recently published in the Ne…