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Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Dartmouth researchers report they have developed the first smartphone application that uses artificial intelligence paired with facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression before the user even knows something is wrong.

27 Feb 2024

Gut bacteria may be responsible for sight loss in certain inherited eye diseases

Sight loss in certain inherited eye diseases may be caused by gut bacteria, and is potentially treatable by antimicrobials, finds a new study in mice co-led by a UCL and Moorfields researcher.

26 Feb 2024

AI system can equal or surpass ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment of glaucoma and retina disorders

A large language model (LLM) artificial intelligence (AI) system can match, or in some cases outperform, human ophthalmologists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with glaucoma and retina disease, according to research from New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE).

23 Feb 2024

Red light exposure mitigates blood glucose spikes after meals

Shining a specific frequency of red light on a person's back for 15 minutes can reduce blood sugar levels, according to a new study from City, University of London and UCL.

22 Feb 2024

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

A novel treatment for polycythemia vera, a potentially fatal blood cancer, demonstrated the ability to control overproduction of red blood cells, the hallmark of this malignancy and many of its debilitating symptoms in a multi-center clinical trial led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

21 Feb 2024

Red light therapy lowers blood sugar and mitigates glucose spikes

The researchers found that 670 nanometers (nm) of red light stimulated energy production within mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses within cells, leading to increased consumption of glucose. In particular, it led to a 27.7% reduction in blood glucose levels following glucose intake, and it reduced maximum glucose spiking by 7.5%.

20 Feb 2024

Novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma identified

An international genetic study using multiancestry biobanks has identified novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), the most common type of glaucoma and the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally.

20 Feb 2024

Understanding the impact of spring allergies on different body systems

If you suffer from spring allergies, you already know you tend to feel miserable once pollen season descends.

19 Feb 2024

Deep learning shines a new light on Parkinson's detection through the eye

Study demonstrates the potential of deep learning algorithms to predict Parkinson's disease (PD) through retinal fundus imaging, offering a non-invasive, early diagnostic tool.

18 Feb 2024

Study uncovers key genes and cell types that may affect pathogenesis of primary open-angle glaucoma

Although primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 55, there remains no cure for the disease and its biological mechanisms are not well understood.

16 Feb 2024

Doctors struggling to balance medical career and parenthood

Securing suitable childcare for the irregular and long working hours demanded by a medical career is a crippling financial burden and a draining source of stress for doctor parents, reveals an exclusive snapshot survey by The BMJ today.

14 Feb 2024

Study reveals how brain processes visual cues to guide cooperative behavior in primates

Eye contact and body language are critical in social interaction, but exactly how the brain uses this information in order to inform behavior in real time is not well understood.

14 Feb 2024

Phosphoproteomic profiling reveals the complex interplay of immune cells in tumors

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with the Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium of the National Institutes of Health, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and others, have unveiled a detailed understanding of immune responses in cancer, marking a significant development in the field.

14 Feb 2024

Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

Smartphone app uses AI and facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression

Gut bacteria may be responsible for sight loss in certain inherited eye diseases

AI system can equal or surpass ophthalmologists in diagnosis, treatment of glaucoma and retina disorders

Red light exposure mitigates blood glucose spikes after meals

Novel treatment for polycythemia vera shows promise in clinical trial

Red light therapy lowers blood sugar and mitigates glucose spikes

Novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma identified

Understanding the impact of spring allergies on different body systems

Deep learning shines a new light on Parkinson's detection through the eye

Study uncovers key genes and cell types that may affect pathogenesis of primary open-angle glaucoma

Doctors struggling to balance medical career and parenthood

Study reveals how brain processes visual cues to guide cooperative behavior in primates

Phosphoproteomic profiling reveals the complex interplay of immune cells in tumors

Breakthrough $20 million OCT project aims to revolutionize eye health screening

Are robots easier to interact with than humans for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Novel protocol developed to rapidly diagnose eye stroke and expedite care

Involving youths with disabilities in accessible app design

Study uncovers missing piece in the complex nerve-network needed for left-right turns

Study could lead to non-invasive, light-based techniques for early detection of skin conditions

UT Health San Antonio scientist receives $1.2 million to implement early intervention measures for pre-diabetes

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Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

Genetics & Genomics - Second Edition eBook

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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