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People who regularly eat oranges less likely to develop macular degeneration, study shows

A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges.

12 Jul 2018

Scientists deliver nano-size packets of genetic code to treat brain tumors in mice

In a "proof of concept" study, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have successfully delivered nano-size packets of genetic code called microRNAs to treat human brain tumors implanted in mice.

12 Jul 2018

Aurinia’s Phase 2 trial evaluates voclosporin ophthalmic solution for treating dry eye syndrome

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the global immunology market, today announced the initiation of its Phase 2 trial evaluating voclosporin ophthalmic solution (VOS) for the treatment of dry eye syndrome (DES).

12 Jul 2018

Study suggests database analysis better predicts toxicity of chemicals than animal testing

Advanced algorithms working from large chemical databases can predict a new chemical's toxicity better than standard animal tests, suggests a study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

12 Jul 2018

New study tracks how the brain turns simple sensory inputs into meaningful categories

Here's the neuroscience of a neglected banana: whenever you look at its color - green in the store, then yellow, and eventually brown on your countertop - your mind categorizes it as unripe, ripe, and then spoiled.

11 Jul 2018

Researchers discover mechanism that shuts down cell-to-cell communications pathway

Cellular functions rely on several communications networks that allow cells to rapidly respond to signals affecting the organism.

10 Jul 2018

Altitude sickness drug may offer significant gains for patients with glioblastoma

A drug used to treat altitude sickness -- as well as glaucoma, epilepsy, heart failure and seizures -- may also offer significant gains for patients with a fast-growing brain tumor known as glioblastoma, according to a study published July 4, 2018, in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

10 Jul 2018

Savory foods can cause changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors

Researchers have found that consuming a broth rich in umami--or savory taste--can cause subtle changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors and food choices, especially in women at risk of obesity.

9 Jul 2018

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals how complex brain circuit works

The complexity of the human brain presents scientists with immense challenges as they try to find new treatments for a host of diseases and conditions. But the advent of a new technology known as single-cell RNA sequencing is opening a window into how the brain works.

6 Jul 2018

Oxygen therapy could help prevent dementia in people with breathing difficulties

Breathing in additional oxygen improves the function of blood vessels in the brain of people with breathing difficulties caused by lung conditions, according to new research published in Experimental Physiology.

6 Jul 2018

Fight for Sight partners with CSO to support vital sight-saving Scottish research

The UK’s leading eye research charity, Fight for Sight, is partnering with the Chief Scientist Office to support Scottish researchers in developing a treatment for autoimmune uveitis, a condition that can cause blindness.

6 Jul 2018

New haptic-force needle-insertion simulator aims to improve medical training

Administering needle-based procedures in anesthesiology, such as epidurals, is a complex and delicate procedure and the current training methods for doctors are costly and fall short in preparing them for every patient and situation they will face.

6 Jul 2018

Targeting multiple proteins may be key to treat neurodegenerative disorders

Nearly all major neurodegenerative diseases - from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's - are defined and diagnosed by the presence of one of four proteins that have gone rogue: tau, amyloid-beta, alpha-synuclein, or TDP-43.

6 Jul 2018

'Eye-on-a-chip' technology may pave way for new eye disease treatments

A living retina fragment on a chip, working as a model for the eye, will enable eye disease research, as well as the development of personalized treatment strategies.

5 Jul 2018

Improving quality of diet may play important role in protecting against AMD

An analysis of recent high-quality research reveals that diet may affect individuals' risks related to the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration. The findings are published in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology.

4 Jul 2018

RaySearch and Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG sign partnership agreement regarding brachytherapy

RaySearch and Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG, a leading European supplier of brachytherapy products, have signed a partnership agreement. Both the RayStation treatment planning system and the RayCare oncology information system will be integrated with the Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG brachytherapy systems.

From RaySearch Laboratories AB 4 Jul 2018

Mount Sinai study identifies potential new treatment target for aggressive bladder cancer

A potential new target for treatment has been identified in an aggressive form of bladder cancer, Mount Sinai researchers report.

4 Jul 2018

Researchers track connections between retinal neurons and the brain

Most of the human brain's estimated 86 billion nerve cells, or neurons, can ultimately engage in a two-way dialogue with any other neuron.

2 Jul 2018

Ocular Therapeutix resubmits NDA for DEXTENZA

Ocular Therapeutix™, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye, has announced the resubmission of the Company's New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its lead product candidate DEXTENZA™ 0.4mg, for the treatment of ocular pain following ophthalmic surgery.

30 Jun 2018

Compulsively checking social media could be hurting our brain

You know that warm feeling you get when you see lots of likes from a Facebook or Instagram post? That's the reward system of your brain lighting up like fireflies on a dark summer night.

30 Jun 2018

Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

People who regularly eat oranges less likely to develop macular degeneration, study shows

Scientists deliver nano-size packets of genetic code to treat brain tumors in mice

Aurinia’s Phase 2 trial evaluates voclosporin ophthalmic solution for treating dry eye syndrome

Study suggests database analysis better predicts toxicity of chemicals than animal testing

New study tracks how the brain turns simple sensory inputs into meaningful categories

Researchers discover mechanism that shuts down cell-to-cell communications pathway

Altitude sickness drug may offer significant gains for patients with glioblastoma

Savory foods can cause changes in the brain that promote healthy eating behaviors

Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals how complex brain circuit works

Oxygen therapy could help prevent dementia in people with breathing difficulties

Fight for Sight partners with CSO to support vital sight-saving Scottish research

New haptic-force needle-insertion simulator aims to improve medical training

Targeting multiple proteins may be key to treat neurodegenerative disorders

'Eye-on-a-chip' technology may pave way for new eye disease treatments

Improving quality of diet may play important role in protecting against AMD

RaySearch and Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG sign partnership agreement regarding brachytherapy

Mount Sinai study identifies potential new treatment target for aggressive bladder cancer

Researchers track connections between retinal neurons and the brain

Ocular Therapeutix resubmits NDA for DEXTENZA

Compulsively checking social media could be hurting our brain

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