Mounjaro’s Label Expands; Type 1 Diabetes on the Rise; Testosterone and Afib
The FDA expanded the indication for tirzepatide (Mounjaro) to include reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events…
EyePoint’s Duravyu falls short to Eylea in Phase III trial
EyePoint’s stock dropped 67% after its potential Eylea (aflibercept) competitor Duravyu fell short in a Phase III trial…
A Doctor’s 2 Longevity Habits for Good Gut Health, Combat Vision Loss
Good gut health is often touted as the key to longevity and is linked to a reduced risk…
Cone opsin structures offer insights into vision loss
The retina of the human eye contains six to seven million cone cells. These cells contain light-sensitive proteins…
Retinal organoid study identifies pathways and compounds to protect cone cells
Scientists led by Botond Roska at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB) and collaborators have…
Vitamin A and thyroid hormones in the retina shape fetal vision
Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid…
Metformin linked to lower odds of intermediate macular degeneration in people with diabetes
A large retinal imaging study suggests a common diabetes drug may help slow progression toward sight-threatening macular degeneration,…
Inflammation control can protect against AMD-like retinal damage
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have shown that reducing chronic inflammation can significantly protect against age-related macular…
Wireless retinal implant restores sight in patients blinded by advanced macular degeneration
In a landmark study, a wireless retinal implant helped most participants with severe vision loss regain the ability…
New research aims to use eyedrops to lower lifetime risk of nearsightedness complications
For the first time, researchers are leading a national study to see if the onset of nearsightedness can…