As femtosecond lasers find new medical uses, Lithuanian manufacturer bets on scale to meet demand
A recent study, published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, found femtosecond laser imaging assesses lung tumor margins six…
Statins may lower glaucoma risk and reduce treatment needs
Taking statins is linked to a lower risk of developing glaucoma and a reduced chance of it getting…
More young adults having strokes now than 30 years ago
More young adults having strokes now than 30 years ago Strokes are often thought of as a condition…
Zebrafish study reveals how albinism gene influences embryonic eye development
Tiny, striped zebrafish are helping scientists trace how a gene linked to albinism influences eye development, work that…
Stanford scientists develop an ultracompact gene activation tool
The ability to precisely adjust the expression of genes inside the human body – ramping up protective ones…
Wake-activated brain circuits reveal what drives the urge to sleep
By mapping the brain during prolonged wakefulness, researchers pinpointed neuronal populations whose activity rises with time awake and…
Eye state alters brain signals for mind wandering
A type of brain activity linked to arousal and attention can track mind wandering. But research is conflicting on whether this activity promotes or…
Popular diabetes drugs do not alter the risk of developing a blinding eye condition
An estimated 27% of U.S. adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) – a type of…
A wife’s account reveals the hidden burden of young-onset Alzheimer’s caregiving
Behind one rare dementia diagnosis lies a midlife caregiving story shaped by misdiagnosis, objects that seem to disappear,…
Face recognition declines with age may lie in how your eyes move
Older adults may retain the visual strategies learned earlier in life, but declining eye movement consistency could make…
Retinal photographs may reveal early Alzheimer’s disease risk
Often called “the window to the soul,” the eyes may also offer clues about something less poetic but…
Study supports atropine drops for managing childhood short-sightedness
Low concentration atropine eye drops are a safe and effective treatment for short-sightedness (myopia) in UK children, although the…