Perceive Biotherapeutics Attracts $78M Series B Financing to Advance Diversified Pipeline
Funding to fuel company's progress as it drives lead AMD program into the clinic and continues development progress across extensive ophthalmology pipeline
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Perceive ... Biopharmaceuticals, Ophthalmology, Venture Capital Perceive Biotherapeutics, retinal blindness (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Eye injections hailed by experts as 'big step' in fighting sight loss for 50,000 Britons a year
Thousands of people at risk of blindness could be spared monthly injections thanks to a new drug (file photo) that slows the progression of common eye problem, retinal vein occlusion. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
10 Ways the World Got Better In 2022
Over the past year, the headlines have been dominated by alarming events: the Russian invasion of Ukraine, high inflation, supply chain shortages, and the threat of food insecurity for many nations. But 2022 was also a year of milestones toward a better future, scientific breakthroughs, and stories of hope. Here’s a look at 10 stories of human progress from the last 12 months.
1. We found out that civilization reached peak agricultural land
For nearly all of human history, producing more food required more land. But starting in the early 1900s, and continuing through the next 100 years, four powerful forces—syn...
Source: TIME: Health - December 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tony Morley Tags: Uncategorized climate change freelance global health Health Care healthscienceclimate Londontime Source Type: news
Can Eye Screening Help Predict Kidney Failure Risk? Can Eye Screening Help Predict Kidney Failure Risk?
A retinal aging score based on a deep-learning prediction model is associated with the risk of developing end-stage kidney disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - December 21, 2022 Category: Neurology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Shaken baby syndrome in an infant treated for retinopathy of prematurity with anti-VEGF injection - Devebacak A, Bekmez S, Eris E, Mayali H, Yurtseven I, Celik Y, Ba ğ Ö.
We present the case of an infant who received bevacizumab treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and developed retinal hemorrhages 12 weeks later. Although preretinal hemorrhages along the ROP's ridge were a concern for recurrence, we decided to in... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 19, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Treatment Type Doesn't Affect Risk of Retinal Detachment in DR Treatment Type Doesn't Affect Risk of Retinal Detachment in DR
Giving intravitreal injection only, or laser only, makes no difference to risk of later retinal detachment in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, nor does 6-months plus loss to follow-up.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - December 7, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Mega-study: Omega-3s, folic acid, CoQ10 benefit heart, but beware of beta carotene
Instead of singling out vitamins and minerals that may help heart health, researchers hope their comprehensive review of many studies will pave the way for clinical trials to identify the best mix of micronutrients. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - December 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gene and Cell Therapies Used in Treatment
Gene therapy offers new hope for people with some forms of inherited retinal dystrophy. Find out what’s available now and how to find a clinical trial. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Early Diagnosis and Why It Matters
For most types of inherited retinal dystrophy, there is no cure. Find out why early diagnosis is still critical for your quality of life. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Being Diagnosed With Inherited Retinal Dystrophy
Being diagnosed with a hereditary vision disease is life-changing. Learn how someone with retinitis pigmentosa manages life with low vision. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Genetics Are Involved
Inherited retinal dystrophies are disorders passed down through families. Learn how this affects which one you may have, diagnosis, and possible treatment. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Type of Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Do You Have?
Inherited retinal dystrophy affects your vision. Find out more about the common types. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Myths About Thanksgiving Food —Debunked
If only the turkey on your Thanksgiving table could talk. That bird would like a word about how “exhausting” it is.
The idea that turkey makes us tired has been passed around holiday celebrations for a long time—and it’s not the only myth shared year after year. Is canned pumpkin really less nutritious than fresh? Is dousing the cranberries in sugar an absolute must?
Here, we debunk these and other myths about Thanksgiving food—so you can serve up the facts at this year’s feast.
Myth: Turkey makes you tired.
Truth: Turkey meat contains L-tryptophan, which is an essential amino acid that ...
Source: TIME: Health - November 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition healthscienceclimate Wellbeing Source Type: news
Retinol supplements taken by millions 'causally' linked to lung cancer for the first time
The supplement has previously been associated with prostate cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Strong evidence' beta-carotene supplements increase lung cancer risk, warns health body
The World Cancer Research Fund has warned that taking beta-carotene supplements could increase your risk of lung cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
