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Ticks infected with the bacterium that causes Lyme disease widespread in San Francisco Bay Area

As winter turns to spring and many Northern Californians plan outdoor adventures, a mysterious, potentially debilitating threat looms.

19 Feb 2014

Eleven Biotherapeutics announces first pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of EBI-005 for treatment of DED

Eleven Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: EBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing protein therapeutics to treat diseases of the eye, today announced that patient randomization and dosing are underway in the Company's first pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of EBI-005 for the treatment of moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED), the OASIS study (A Multi-Center, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of EBI-005 5 mg/mL Topical Ophthalmic Solution Versus Vehicle Control In Subjects With Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease).

19 Feb 2014

Viewpoints: Refusing a mammogram; video monitoring in hospitals; peril of low-T marketing

A selection of editorials and opinions on health care from around the country.

19 Feb 2014

Nanodiamond-drug embedded in contact lenses shows great promise for glaucoma treatment

By 2020, nearly 80 million people are expected to have glaucoma, a disorder of the eye that, if left untreated, can damage the optic nerve and eventually lead to blindness.

19 Feb 2014

Researchers receive $3M grant to develop targeted cancer drugs and repair damaged arteries

The National Institutes of Health has awarded grants totaling $3 million for two nanoparticle research projects in which Penn State bioengineer Jian Yang is co-principal investigator.

19 Feb 2014

LCA-Vision revenues increase 2.1% to $20.6 million in Q4 2013

LCA-Vision Inc., a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus brand, today announced financial and operating results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2013.

18 Feb 2014

Perceptual learning can improve vision and on field performance in baseball

With a little practice on a computer or iPad-25 minutes a day, 4 days a week, for 2 months-our brains can learn to see better, according to a study of University of California, Riverside baseball players reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on February 17.

18 Feb 2014

Duke University Eye Center ophthalmologist uses ReSure Sealant to perform first cataract surgeries

Terry Kim, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center, performed the first procedures using the ReSure Sealant on his cataract patients in Durham, North Carolina. The ReSure Sealant is the first FDA-approved sealant for ophthalmic use to seal incisions following cataract surgery.

18 Feb 2014

Viewpoints: Parsing Obamacare numbers; experts on long-term care insurance; French cancer care

The monthly announcement of Obamacare's enrollment figures has become an exercise in confirmation bias, starting with the administration itself. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius noted the "encouraging trends" in yesterday's release, while House Speaker John Boehner opted to highlight its "embarrassing failures." ... The only debate worth having is how to improve enrollment. ... enrollment numbers for Obamacare aren't some referendum on the president's popularity or lack thereof. They're the best way to tell whether the law is working as planned -- and how to adjust if it isn't (2/13).

17 Feb 2014

Dua's Layer in the human cornea may be linked to glaucoma

A new layer in the human cornea - discovered by researchers at The University of Nottingham last year - plays a vital role in the structure of the tissue that controls the flow of fluid from the eye, research has shown.

17 Feb 2014

Doctors miss opportunities to diagnose COPD at an earlier stage in primary and secondary care

A retrospective study of almost 39,000 patients shows that opportunities to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at an earlier stage are frequently being missed in both primary and secondary care in the UK. The findings, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, reveal missed opportunities to diagnose COPD occurred in up to 85% of people.

17 Feb 2014

FDA approves IMRIS’ VISIUS Surgical Theatre that integrates high-field MR scanners

IMRIS Inc. today announced US Food and Drug Administration clearance of the newest generation VISIUS® Surgical Theatre which integrates Siemens' latest high-field MR scanners.

14 Feb 2014

Clot-busting tPA therapy for ischemic stroke patients can avoid lengthy, restrictive monitoring in ICU

A Johns Hopkins study of patients with ischemic stroke suggests that many of those who receive prompt hospital treatment with "clot-busting" tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) therapy can avoid lengthy, restrictive monitoring in an intensive care unit (ICU).

13 Feb 2014

Pitt’s CMI funds 6 research groups for Early Stage Medical Technology Research and Development

The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Medical Innovation (CMI) awarded a total of $82,000 to six research groups through its 2013 Round-2 Pilot Funding Program for Early Stage Medical Technology Research and Development.

11 Feb 2014

Nutrition and exercise have significant impact on one's vision

With the New Year comes many resolutions, including resolving to exercise more and eat better. While many individuals understand that nutrition and exercise play an important role in helping to prevent diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders, not many may be aware that these two elements have a significant impact on one's vision as well. Dr. Sandy T. Feldman, a renowned ophthalmologist and corneal expert at Clearview Eye & Laser Center in San Diego, advises patients to examine their physical fitness and eating habits in order to achieve optimum vision.

11 Feb 2014

Researchers design prototype system-on-chip that could make fully implanted cochlear implant

Researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a prototype system-on-chip that could make possible a fully implanted cochlear implant. They will present their findings on Feb. 11at the IEEE International Solid State Circuits Conference in San Francisco.

11 Feb 2014

SMC accepts ILUVIEN for use within NHS Scotland to treat vision impairment

pSivida Corp., a leader in the development of sustained release, drug delivery products for treating eye diseases, today announced that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted ILUVIEN for use within the National Health Service Scotland under a simple patient access scheme.

10 Feb 2014

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Latest Eye News and Research

Ticks infected with the bacterium that causes Lyme disease widespread in San Francisco Bay Area

Eleven Biotherapeutics announces first pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of EBI-005 for treatment of DED

Viewpoints: Refusing a mammogram; video monitoring in hospitals; peril of low-T marketing

Nanodiamond-drug embedded in contact lenses shows great promise for glaucoma treatment

Researchers receive $3M grant to develop targeted cancer drugs and repair damaged arteries

LCA-Vision revenues increase 2.1% to $20.6 million in Q4 2013

Perceptual learning can improve vision and on field performance in baseball

Duke University Eye Center ophthalmologist uses ReSure Sealant to perform first cataract surgeries

Viewpoints: Parsing Obamacare numbers; experts on long-term care insurance; French cancer care

Dua's Layer in the human cornea may be linked to glaucoma

Doctors miss opportunities to diagnose COPD at an earlier stage in primary and secondary care

FDA approves IMRIS’ VISIUS Surgical Theatre that integrates high-field MR scanners

Clot-busting tPA therapy for ischemic stroke patients can avoid lengthy, restrictive monitoring in ICU

Pitt’s CMI funds 6 research groups for Early Stage Medical Technology Research and Development

Nutrition and exercise have significant impact on one's vision

Researchers design prototype system-on-chip that could make fully implanted cochlear implant

SMC accepts ILUVIEN for use within NHS Scotland to treat vision impairment

pSivida announces financial results for second quarter 2014

New cochlear implant requires no external hardware

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