Considering Cataract Surgery? It Could Save Your Life
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)New study finds untreated cataracts linked to higher risk of fractures and dangerous brain bleeds due to falls.
New study finds untreated cataracts linked to higher risk of fractures and dangerous brain bleeds due to falls.
Year-long use of a typical antiviral treatment for shingles was particularly impactful in reducing complications when the condition eventually affected the eye
Researchers at Michigan Medicine have developed a composite hydrogel capable of achieving sustained, steady drug release using ultrasound as a trigger.
Study Finds Opt-Out Treatment Helps Smokers Quit, Even Those with Low Motivation
Tropical mammals react to changes in lunar light
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation.
The use of in vitro new approach methodologies (NAMs) to assess the potential for respiratory irritation depends on several factors, including the specifics of exposure methods and cell/tissue-based test systems. A new workshop report co-authored by the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) examines this topic in the context of human health risk assessment for cleaning products as discussed at a 1-day public workshop held in March 2023.
Scientists at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) have developed genetic engineering tools to better understand the role of actinobacteria in freshwater environments. Their findings are published in the paper “Genome Editing in Ubiquitous Freshwater Actinobacteria,” featured in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (AEM).
New research highlights the cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities in health care XR systems, urging a reassessment of safety measures as the technology’s use expands.
New study shows a home self-imaging device can provide ophthalmologists with actionable insight between office visits for age-related macular degeneration.