IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new preclinical study titled “Intravitreal Transplantation of Retinal Progenitor Cells Improves Outcome Measures in a Rat Model of Diabetic Retinopathy” reports that retinal progenitor cells (RPCs) may provide both fu…
Mutation-Agnostic Gene Therapy May Restore Vision in RP
The MCO-010 vector uses surviving cells in the retina to produce a photosensitive protein that may help patients regain some vision despite a loss of typical photoreceptors. Medscape Medical News
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Specialists share views on cryopreserved, dehydrated amniotic membranes
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.Amniotic membranes are widely used in the treatment o…
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Dr. Mike: ‘Never forget the human that is at the heart of why you do what you do’
NASHVILLE — It is a “scary time” to be a medical student amid new AI technology and distrust in health care, but such developments will never replace the impact of human interaction, Mikhail O. Varshavski, DO, said at OMED.“You don’t know if the health…
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Retinal microchip restores central vision in geographic atrophy
PARIS — The Prima photovoltaic retinal stimulation microchip shows promise for restoring central vision in patients with foveal geographic atrophy, according to a speaker.The 12-month results of the PRIMAvera multicenter study were presented at the Eur…
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More than 40% of federal health workers furloughed during shutdown
The first government shutdown in almost 7 years began Wednesday after Congress was unable to come together on legislation to fund the federal government.The disagreement between Republicans and Democrats centers on health care coverage, including Medic…