AI Shows Good Clinical Knowledge, Reasoning for Eye Issues
FRIDAY, April 26, 2024 -- Large language models (LLMs) are approaching expert-level knowledge and reasoning skills in ophthalmology, according to a study published online April 17 in PLOS Digital Health. Arun James Thirunavukarasu, M.B., B.Chir.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Phoenix-Micron Enhances OCT Imaging with AI-powered OCT Segmentation
Phoenix-Micron, Inc. and ArtiKode Intelligence Collaborate to Bring Automated, AI-Powered OCT Segmentation to MICRON Software Suite BEND, Ore., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phoenix-Micron, Inc. ("Phoenix"), recognized globally for its leadership in in vivo ophthalmic imaging of... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 23, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news

Optogenetically controlled inflammasome activation demonstrates two phases of cell swelling during pyroptosis | Science Signaling
An optogenetic tool to enable the study of rapid inflammasome responses is described. (Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment)
Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment - April 23, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

40 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far
Quebec optometrists have confirmed 40 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be more. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news

Nearly 30 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far
Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news

Ocular Microbiome May Be Dry Eye Culprit Ocular Microbiome May Be Dry Eye Culprit
Researchers are trying to understand what role bacteria play in various eye conditions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news

The Disruptor ’s Portfolio: 3 Stocks Shaping the New Economy
Exploring the advancements and strategic partnerships propelling growth in AI, defense technology, and digital health Innovative technology and strategic alliances drive industries ahead. These three disruptive stocks are among the pioneers influencing the economy of the future. The first one’s…#innovative #versalaiedgeseries #amd #cpu #versalseriesgen2 #subarus #adas #eyesight #subaru #versal (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Pediatric Eye Care 'Deserts' Pervasive in the U.S.
(MedPage Today) -- The vast majority of U.S. counties are pediatric eye care "deserts," a cross-sectional study found. Of the more than 3,000 counties in the nation, just 9.7% had at least one pediatric ophthalmologist and 6.5% had at least one... (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - April 15, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Why Do Humans Blink So Often?
Research finds blinking plays a pivotal role in processing visual information thus adding to a growing body of evidence revising conventional views of vision (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 15, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Blindness and Vision Loss Source Type: news

SightMD Welcomes Madhavi Jaspal, OD to its expert team in New York
SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Madhavi Jaspal, OD to its expert team. HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Madhavi Jaspal, OD to its expert team. Dr.... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PER Source Type: news

Blindness warning as expert shares key 10 signs your eyesight is getting worse
Most of us will experience some effects of worsening eyesight as we get older, an optometrist warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Vision-sparing self-inflicted ocular trauma in the setting of an incomplete history - Hodgson K, Sefau Y, Bonatti R.
A 27-year-old male was referred from a rehabilitation clinic to the ophthalmology emergency clinic with a 1-day history of left eye pain. He had a history of substance use disorder and previous self-harm. According to the rehabilitation clinic staff, he wa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Both Parotid and Labial Gland Biopsies Can Diagnose SjS Both Parotid and Labial Gland Biopsies Can Diagnose SjS
Although largely similar, some important histopathologic differences were seen in the biopsies of the labial and parotid salivary glands in individuals with suspected SjS.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 11, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Rheumatology Clinical Summary Source Type: news

Warburg buys majority stake in ophthalmic device company Appasamy
Warburg Pincus buys majority stake in Chennai's Appasamy Associates, a top Indian ophthalmic equipment and IOLs manufacturer. Appasamy CEO will continue to lead biz with support from promoter family (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 10, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Warburg Pincus acquires Chennai's Appasamy Associates
PSN Appasamy's Appasamy Associates, a key player in Indian ophthalmic market, focuses on affordable equipment and cataract surgeries. Warburg Pincus's investment reinforces growth potential in the sector. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 10, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news