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Study may signal major shift in understanding of how the cerebellum encodes information

It's the part of the brain that makes sure you cannot tickle yourself. The cerebellum, an apple-sized region near the base of the skull, senses that your own fingers are the ones trying to tickle, and cancels your usual response.

21 Mar 2017

Sandia researchers develop smartphone-based device to rapidly detect mosquito-borne viruses

Add rapid, mobile testing for Zika and other viruses to the list of things that smartphone technology is making possible. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a smartphone-controlled, battery-operated diagnostic device that weighs under a pound, costs as little as $100 and can detect Zika, dengue and chikungunya within 30 minutes.

21 Mar 2017

New portable camera can photograph the retina without need for pupil-dilating eye drops

It's the part of the eye exam everyone hates: the pupil-dilating eye drops. The drops work by opening the pupil and preventing the iris from constricting in response to light and are often used for routine examination and photography of the back of the eye.

21 Mar 2017

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Cancer patients admitted to the hospital with advanced stages of disease who were referred early to palliative care had decreased health care utilization and increased use of support services following discharge, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. c

17 Mar 2017

Study finds reductions in volume of gray matter in the brains of children with obstructive sleep apnea

A study comparing children between 7 and 11 years of age who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea to children the same age who slept normally, found significant reductions of gray matter - brain cells involved in movement, memory, emotions, speech, perception, decision making and self-control - in several regions of the brains of children with sleep apnea.

17 Mar 2017

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) impacts 15 million Americans and is the leading cause of disability, yet current treatments possess limited efficacy.

17 Mar 2017

Electroacupuncture triggers neurological mechanism to promote tissue repair and relieve pain, study shows

A study led by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers demonstrates how electroacupuncture triggers a neurological mechanism that can help promote tissue repair and relieve injury-induced pain.

16 Mar 2017

MPFI researchers develop new tool to study CaMKII kinetics in learning and memory

As we learn, the structure of individual neurons in our brains change to strengthen important connections and weaken less important ones, a process known as structural plasticity.

16 Mar 2017

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Children who have older siblings or frequent interaction with grandparents are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) earlier than those who do not, according to new research conducted at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, and published in the journal Autism.

15 Mar 2017

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

People are constantly trying to find more ‘human’ ways to interact with technology. Could the same be achieved for how we approach our health too?

15 Mar 2017

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine establishes clinical practice recommendations for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

15 Mar 2017

Study findings could lead to novel therapies for preventing vision loss from degenerative retinal diseases

Silencing a gene called Nrl in mice prevents the loss of cells from degenerative diseases of the retina, according to a new study.

15 Mar 2017

Novel nanoengineered retinal prosthesis may help restore eyesight

A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego and La Jolla-based startup Nanovision Biosciences Inc. have developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type of retinal prosthesis that brings research a step closer to restoring the ability of neurons in the retina to respond to light.

14 Mar 2017

Physicians and patients often differ over priorities of pain treatment, research shows

Disagreements between doctors and patients over the priorities of pain treatment are common during primary care office visits, new research from UC Davis Health shows.

13 Mar 2017

Mothers play key role in honour-based crime that is often unseen by police, research suggests

Mothers play a central role in honour-based crime yet this is often unrecognised by police and other agencies, potentially leaving victims at risk, new research suggests.

13 Mar 2017

Study: Depressed patients with chronic rhinosinusitis more likely to miss days of work or school

Depressed patients with chronic rhinosinusitis are more likely to miss days of work or school than those without depression symptoms, according to the results of a new study led by the Sinus Center at Massachusetts Eye and Ear.

10 Mar 2017

PENTAX Medical to support distribution of SMART's G-EYE technology across the EMEA market

PENTAX Medical EMEA announces its continued cooperation with SMART Medical to support the distribution and deployment of SMART’s G-EYE® technology integrated with PENTAX Medical’s HD+ systems to the EMEA market.

From PENTAX Medical Company 10 Mar 2017

New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

If you were a fish and your retina was damaged, it could repair itself and your vision would be restored in a few weeks.

10 Mar 2017

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Specific cells in the retina trigger inflammation and vision impairment associated with diabetes, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

9 Mar 2017

Newly developed hydrogels may pave way for novel eye surgery techniques

A newly developed elastic gel administered in liquid form and shown to turn jellylike within minutes after injection into rabbits' eyes to replace the clear gelatinous fluid inside their eyeballs, may help pave the way for new eye surgery techniques, says an international team of researchers led by Japanese scientists.

9 Mar 2017

Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

Study may signal major shift in understanding of how the cerebellum encodes information

Sandia researchers develop smartphone-based device to rapidly detect mosquito-borne viruses

New portable camera can photograph the retina without need for pupil-dilating eye drops

Palliative care consults for advanced cancer patients linked to improvement in multiple quality measures

Study finds reductions in volume of gray matter in the brains of children with obstructive sleep apnea

Mount Sinai researchers review progress made in using ketamine and other therapies to treat depression

Electroacupuncture triggers neurological mechanism to promote tissue repair and relieve pain, study shows

MPFI researchers develop new tool to study CaMKII kinetics in learning and memory

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

Study findings could lead to novel therapies for preventing vision loss from degenerative retinal diseases

Novel nanoengineered retinal prosthesis may help restore eyesight

Physicians and patients often differ over priorities of pain treatment, research shows

Mothers play key role in honour-based crime that is often unseen by police, research suggests

Study: Depressed patients with chronic rhinosinusitis more likely to miss days of work or school

PENTAX Medical to support distribution of SMART's G-EYE technology across the EMEA market

New research identifies signal that appears to trigger retinal regeneration in zebrafish

Study identifies therapeutic target for diabetic retinopathy

Newly developed hydrogels may pave way for novel eye surgery techniques

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