DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Optical Equipment Market Outlook for OTN (4G, 5G) Applications: Regional & Global: 2020-2029” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The objectives of this five-section report are to identify the b…
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Kubota Vision Announced End of Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Emixustat in Patients with Stargardt Disease
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kubota Vision Inc. (“Kubota Vision”), a clinical-stage ophthalmology company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo 4596), announced today the completion of the phase 3 clinical trial in…
Harrow Health Announces Launch of IOPIDINE® 1% and MAXITROL® in the United States
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Harrow Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: HROW), an ophthalmic‑focused healthcare company, today announced the completion of the transfer to Harrow of the New Drug Applications (NDAs) of recently acquired, FDA-approved ophthalmic …
Outlook on the Therapeutics Contact Lens Global Market to 2027 – Featuring Alcon, Bausch Health Companies and Carl Zeiss Meditec Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Therapeutics Contact Lens Market, By Material Type (Balafilcon, Lotrafilcon, Methafilcon, Senofilcon, Others), By Application (Pain Relief, Corneal Healing, Sealing & Protection, Others), By Distribution Channel…
LooksBrite Eye Center Opens New Vision Office – Co-Located with Western Dental & Orthodontics in South Gate, California
SOUTH GATE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LooksBrite Eye Center, a member of the Sonrava Health family of health and wellness companies, today announced the opening of its new vision office – co-located with Western Dental & Orthodontics in South Gate, …
One-Step Manufactured Meta-Bots with Medical Potential
Engineers at the University of California Los Angeles have developed “meta-bots,” which are fingernail sized robots that can move, sense, and navigate their environment. Strikingly, the robots are essentially ready for use when they emerge from the 3D printer, and consist of piezoelectric actuators that can respond to or generate electr (Read more...)
Polymer Brushes Capture and Release Proteins on Demand
Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a “polymer brush” system that can capture and release proteins on using electrical stimulation. Protein therapeutics are increasingly in demand, but creating them efficiently is still a challenge. Isolating therapeutic proteins from the liquid surrounding the (Read more...)
AI-Powered Surgical Robot Excels at Tricky Kidney Stone Procedure
Clinical researchers at Nagoya City University in Japan have tested an AI-powered surgical robot in its ability to assist with percutaneous nephrolithotomy, which is a minimally invasive procedure to remove large kidney stones. The technique involves accessing the kidney through the skin, and typically requires a highly experienced surgeon. The rob (Read more...)
Flexible Microprobe for Neural Interfacing
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a tiny neural probe that is approximately one fifth of the width of a human hair. The probe is flexible and can be implanted for extended periods without aggravating the immune system, in part because of its small and unobtrusive profile. Its miniature size means […]
Automated Wearable Breast Ultrasound System: Interview with Maryam Ziaei, CEO of iSono Health
iSono Health, a medtech company based in San Francisco, has created the ATUSA System, a wearable 3D ultrasound breast scanning system. The device is worn on the breast, and does not rely on operator experience or skill to obtain consistent, high quality breast scans. As the scanning takes place automatically, it can be used by […]
Self-Regulating Footwear for Diabetic Foot Issues
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science created footwear that can self-regulate the pressure distribution when a person walks, helping to avoid pain and friction that can lead to issues for people with diabetes. Patients with diabetes can have an abnormal gait, sometimes because of pain or numbness in the extremities, potentially leading to (Read more...)
Living Skin Layer for Robots and Prostheses
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a method to coat a robotic finger in a living “skin” layer. The living coating is strong and flexible enough to allow the robotic finger to bend and flex, and it can repel water and even self-heal if damaged. The technique involves coating the robot in a […]
Sympathetic Ophthalmia: How Should We Respond to the Risk?
Ocular trauma or ocular surgery in one eye can lead to loss of vision in the healthy eye. How should ophthalmologists respond to this risk? Medscape Ophthalmology
Updated Uveitis Recommendations Address Treatment Escalation
The recommendations represent an update of 2018 consensus-based recommendations from the SHARE Initiative and the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation guideline. Medscape Medical News
DIVE Medical présente la solution TrackAI qui permet de diagnostiquer la déficience visuelle chez les enfants
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Huawei a mis son expertise de l’intelligence artificielle au service de l’institut de recherche médicale IIS Aragon et DIVE Medical afin élaborer TrackAI, un système d’évaluation à base d’IA qui détecte et diagnostique les premi…
Horizon Therapeutics plc Submits Regulatory Filing for UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab) in Brazil
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horizon Therapeutics has submitted a regulatory filing for UPLIZNA® in Brazil for NMOSD.
OliX Pharmaceuticals Subsidiary mCureX Announces mRNA Technology Collaboration with ToolGen for Rare Eye Disease
SUWON, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration–OliX Pharmaceuticals’ subsidiary mCureX Therapeutics announced an mRNA technology collaboration with ToolGen for rare eye diseases.
Nanodropper Announces 800% Year Over Year Increase in Partnerships and Over 730 New Locations Nationwide Enabling a Reduction in Medical Waste and Lower Cost to Patients
ROCHESTER, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #MedicalDevice–Nanodropper doubles employee count and announces 832% increase in clinic partnerships, expanding to over 840 clinic locations over the last 12 months.
Should Patients Have Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes at Once?
A Cochrane review found that significant clinical differences between the results of simultaneous cataract surgery and those of delayed cataract surgery are unlikely. Medscape Medical News
China Presbyopia Epidemiology Forecast Report 2019-2032 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Presbyopia – Epidemiology Forecast in China – 2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This ‘Presbyopia-Epidemiology Forecast-2032’ report delivers an in-depth understanding of presbyopia, historic…