The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science has selected six research projects to receive pilot grants in 2013.
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Opus Bank forms new Healthcare Banking division
Opus Bank announced today the formation of its Healthcare Banking division, a new niche focus within Opus’ Commercial Business Banking division.
Phase 1b clinical study data of EBI-005 for treatment of dry eye disease presented at ARVO meeting
Eleven Biotherapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company designing and engineering novel and differentiated protein-based biotherapeutics for ocular diseases, announced today the presentation of data for EBI-005, the first IL-1 (Interleukin-1) signaling inh…
Massachusetts hospital performs first cornea transplant with pre-loaded donor tissue
The first successful cornea transplant with donor endothelial tissue preloaded by an eye bank has been performed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, Mass. Roberto Pineda II, M.D., Director of the Refractive Surgery Service at Mass. Eye and Ear, and…
Study: Gene mutations are associated with severe form of nearsightedness
People have long taken for granted that glasses and contact lenses improve vision for nearsightedness, but the genetic factors behind the common condition have remained blurry. Now researchers at Duke Medicine are closer to clearing this up.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals expands ophthalmology portfolio
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has expanded its ophthalmology portfolio by acquiring full exclusive rights to two families of novel antibodies invented at Regeneron and previously included in Regeneron’s antibody collaboration …
UAB study evaluates crash risk for elderly drivers who always drive with pets
Senior drivers who always take a pet in the car are at increased risk for being involved in a motor vehicle collision, said University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers.
Exposure to daylight helps protect children from myopia
Two new studies add to the growing evidence that spending time outdoors may help prevent or minimize nearsightedness in children. A study conducted in Taiwan, which is the first to use an educational policy as a public vision health intervention, finds…
IL-1 antagonist relieves dry eyes
Clinical trial results point to a role for interleukin-1 targeted agents for the treatment of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction.
Ocular tuberculosis presents a diagnostic challenge
Mycobacterial ocular inflammation typically arises without concomitant systemic or pulmonary disease and should be suspected in patients who do not respond to anti-inflammatory therapy.
Fixed-dose combination of drugs effectively lowers IOP
A fixed-dose combination of brinzolamide and brimonidine is more effective than either drug given alone for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, results of a phase III trial indicate.
Omeros presents clinical data of OMS302 on reducing pupil constriction during ILR at ASCRS meeting
Omeros Corporation today reported analyses of Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical data showing the favorable impact of OMS302 on reducing the incidence of miosis (pupil constriction) during intraocular lens replacement.
Researchers explore new technique to determine the activity of different calcium channels in cancer cells
Two Wayne State University researchers are working on a technique that could lead to easier, faster identification of cancer tumors that can be effectively treated by calcium channel-based therapies.
Researchers find innovative approach to treat lazy eye disorder
A research team led by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has used the popular puzzle video game Tetris in an innovative approach to treat adult amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye”.
Cerecor obtains exclusive, worldwide rights to NR2B receptor antagonist from Merck
Cerecor Inc, a neuroscience biotech company that develops therapies that have the potential to make a difference in diseases with high unmet medical needs, today announced that it has acquired exclusive, worldwide rights from Merck, known as MSD outsid…
Penn researcher wins Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award for innovations In gene therapy
A gene therapy study focused on finding a cure for a rare congenital blinding disease has been recognized as one of the ten most outstanding clinical research projects of the year by the Clinical Research Forum (CRF).
Penn Medicine gene therapy study receives Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award
A gene therapy study focused on finding a cure for a rare congenital blinding disease has been recognized as one of the ten most outstanding clinical research projects of the year by the Clinical Research Forum.
Arthritis drug reduces dry eye disease
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common condition that causes discomfort, visual disturbance and potentially damaging ocular surface inflammation that greatly impacts a person’s quality of life.
Research findings provide new hope for people suffering from dry eye disease
Natural lubricants play an important role in health, including a well-known effect to help prevent osteoarthritis in knee and ankle joints. However, much is still unknown about their role and function in other areas of the body.
Dr. Jeffrey Maisels honored as 2013 Legends of Neonatology Hall of Fame inductee
M. Jeffrey Maisels, M.D., was honored as a 2013 Legends of Neonatology Hall of Fame inductee. He was chosen for a career spanning 47 years of clinical care and research involving management of the jaundiced newborn infant.