New research from the University of Southampton has shown that blind and visually impaired people have the potential to use echolocation, similar to that used by bats and dolphins, to determine the location of an object…
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Blind People May Be Able To Locate Their ‘Inner Bat’
New research from the University of Southampton has shown that blind and visually impaired people have the potential to use echolocation, similar to that used by bats and dolphins, to determine the location of an object…
Research Highlights From The American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene, May 2013
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Research Highlights From The American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene, May 2013
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New Study Pinpoints Biochemical Mechanism Underlying Fibrosis Following Glaucoma Surgery
Findings Suggest VEGF Inhibition via TGF-β1 May Be Beneficial, Reports The American Journal of Pathology The most common cause of failure after glaucoma surgery is scarring at the surgical site, so researchers are actively looking for ways to minimize or prevent scar formation…
AREDS2: Insights Into Optimal Supplements for AMD
The findings of the AREDS trials are put into perspective for clinicians. Medscape Ophthalmology
Recombinant human albumin from Novozymes Biopharma helps innovative dry eye therapy move into clinical trials
Novozymes Biopharma, part of Novozymes A/S world leader in bioinnovation, today announced that an ophthalmic solution made using its recombinant human albumin, has been approved for Phase I/II development by the FDA.
Measuring genetic diversity within tumor predicts outcomes of patients with head and neck cancer
A new measure of the heterogeneity – the variety of genetic mutations – of cells within a tumor appears to predict treatment outcomes of patients with the most common type of head and neck cancer.
VEGF Inhibition Via TGF-B1 Suggested For Glaucoma Surgery
The most common cause of failure after glaucoma surgery is scarring at the surgical site, so researchers are actively looking for ways to minimize or prevent scar formation. Previous work had suggested that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) act…
Eye May Be Key to More Accurate ADHD Diagnosis
Altered visual signal processing on pattern electroretinogram may be a neuronal correlate for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Study: VEGF inhibitor appears to improve glaucoma surgical outcomes
The most common cause of failure after glaucoma surgery is scarring at the surgical site, so researchers are actively looking for ways to minimize or prevent scar formation. Previous work had suggested that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) act…
Laser Cataract Surgeries in 4 Infants Uneventful
The first 4 infants to undergo femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery sailed through the surgeries, suggesting that the device has the potential to improve early pediatric cataract surgery. Medscape Medical News
How One Notch Family Protein, Notch2, Shapes An Eye Structure
A small ensemble of musicians can produce an infinite number of melodies, harmonies and rhythms. So too, do a handful of workhorse signaling pathways that interact to construct multiple structures that comprise the vertebrate body…
A 29-Year-Old Man With Progressively Decreased Vision
A 29-year-old man develops loss of vision in both eyes that worsens over months. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Antibiotic Resistance and Treating Ophthalmic Infections
Is antibiotic resistance a common problem for clinicians when treating ocular infections and, if so, how can they work around this problem to treat the infections effectively? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Ocriplasmin: A Welcome Option for Vitreomacular Disease
Now approved in both the United States and Europe, the proteolytic enzyme ocriplasmin brings a less invasive treatment option for vitreomacular adhesion to the table. Medscape Ophthalmology
UIC’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science selects six research projects for new pilot grants
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science has selected six research projects to receive pilot grants in 2013.
Problem-Solving Therapy in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Problem-solving therapy improved quality of life in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in a new randomized trial. Reuters Health Information
ASCRS 2013 Wrap-up: Shaping the Future of Ophthalmology
Drs. Steinert and Chang explore the most debated and discussed topics at this year’s meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
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.