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Researchers develop computer model to analyze progression of age-related macular degeneration

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common disease of the centre of the retina, primarily affecting those aged over 50.

7 Jun 2017

Two widely used drugs show effectiveness in treating patients with CRVO-associated macular edema

Monthly eye injections of Avastin (bevacizumab) are as effective as the more expensive drug Eylea (aflibercept) for the treatment of central retinal vein occlusion, according to a clinical trial funded by the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.

10 May 2017

Machine learning algorithm can help predict progression of age-related macular degeneration

Scientists have demonstrated that a machine learning algorithm, using images of patients' retinas obtained over time, can predict the critical moment when early or intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will progress into severe AMD.

8 May 2017

Advanced endoscope to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of early colon cancer

Minimally invasive endoscope using breakthrough photonics technology to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of bowel polyps and early colon cancer.

5 May 2017

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

People are constantly trying to find more ‘human’ ways to interact with technology. Could the same be achieved for how we approach our health too?

15 Mar 2017

Researchers develop novel endoscopic device for early diagnosis, staging of esophageal cancer

The Institute of Biological and Medical Imaging at Helmholtz Zentrum München is heading the "Hybrid optical and optoacoustic endoscope for esophageal tracking" research project, in which engineers and physicians together develop a novel hybrid endoscopic instrument for early diagnosis and staging of esophageal cancer.

6 Mar 2017

New micro-pump technology may offer promising alternative to eye drops for glaucoma patients

It is no secret that the issues associated with current glaucoma medications can be problematic. Systemic medications carry the risk of side effects, while the current medical treatment of choice, eye drops, has its own drawbacks.

2 Mar 2017

New BSR guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for clinicians prescribing non-biologic DMARDs

This latest guidance sets out evidence based recommendations for clinicians prescribing synthetic, non-biologic, anti-rheumatic drugs to tackle multisystem rheumatic conditions.

1 Mar 2017

UAB researchers show how GARP2 protein accelerates retinal degeneration in mice

In the retina of the eye, rod and cone cells turn light into electrical signals, the first step toward human vision.

16 Feb 2017

New technique during coronary bypass surgery shows reduction in problematic scar tissue growth

Surgeons often take a blood vessel from your leg to graft onto your heart during a coronary bypass surgery. The practice can lead to scarring in many patients, which in turn can cause another heart attack. A new technique under development may help prevent this problem.

16 Feb 2017

Red color channel can help detect diabetic macular edema in racial/ethnic minority patients

In photographs of the eye used to screen for diabetes-related eye disease, separating out the red color channel can help show some abnormalities—especially in racial/ethnic minority patients, suggests a study in the February issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry.

6 Feb 2017

Powerful version of anti-inflammatory molecule may help protect vision in diabetic retinopathy

A more powerful version of an anti-inflammatory molecule already circulating in our blood may help protect our vision in the face of diabetes.

3 Jan 2017

Noninvasive biomedical imaging technology uses light to map the brain

Scientific progress has provided a solid understanding of the anatomy of the brain. However, there is still no reliable way to examine neuron to neuron communication, as it happens--a key to understanding the correlation between brain structure and brain function.

22 Nov 2016

Researchers start enrolling patients for Phase II gene therapy trial for choroideremia

Following on from a successful world’s first Phase I gene therapy trial for choroideremia, Professor Robert MacLaren and his team at Oxford University and the Oxford Eye Hospital at the John Radcliffe Hospital have started a Phase II trial enrolling 30 patients.

11 Nov 2016

Study of new polymer-free DFS indicates non-inferior in-stent late lumen loss at nine-months

A first-in-human study of a new polymer-free drug-filled stent, which provides controlled drug elution from an internal lumen, indicated non-inferior in-stent late lumen loss at nine-months compared with historical zotarolimus-eluting stent (Resolute) data. In addition, there was no binary restenosis, and a high degree of early stent strut coverage with minimal malapposition.

2 Nov 2016

TCT 2016 features first report investigations on novel bioresorbable stents

The 28th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation featured a number of first report investigations on novel stents that could become the next generation of bioresorbable stents in patients.

1 Nov 2016

Optical Coherence Tomography News and Research

Researchers develop computer model to analyze progression of age-related macular degeneration

Two widely used drugs show effectiveness in treating patients with CRVO-associated macular edema

Machine learning algorithm can help predict progression of age-related macular degeneration

Advanced endoscope to enable rapid, accurate diagnosis of early colon cancer

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

Researchers develop novel endoscopic device for early diagnosis, staging of esophageal cancer

New micro-pump technology may offer promising alternative to eye drops for glaucoma patients

New BSR guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for clinicians prescribing non-biologic DMARDs

UAB researchers show how GARP2 protein accelerates retinal degeneration in mice

New technique during coronary bypass surgery shows reduction in problematic scar tissue growth

Red color channel can help detect diabetic macular edema in racial/ethnic minority patients

Powerful version of anti-inflammatory molecule may help protect vision in diabetic retinopathy

Noninvasive biomedical imaging technology uses light to map the brain

Researchers start enrolling patients for Phase II gene therapy trial for choroideremia

Study of new polymer-free DFS indicates non-inferior in-stent late lumen loss at nine-months

TCT 2016 features first report investigations on novel bioresorbable stents

OCT offers safe and better guidance for patients undergoing PCI to treat coronary artery disease

Japanese researchers develop miniaturized imaging probes for intraocular use during eye surgery

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New study suggests major change in treatment of significant number of ACS patients

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