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• Queen's study aims to use stem cells to help save sight of diabetes sufferers

  Scientists at Queen's University Belfast are hoping to develop a novel approach that could save the sight of millions of diabetes sufferers using adult stem cells. Currently millions of diabetics worldwide are at risk of sight loss due to a condition called Diabetic Retinopathy. This is when high bl more

• New genes for short-sightedness identified

  An international team of scientists led by King's College London has discovered 24 new genes that cause refractive errors and myopia (short-sightedness). Myopia is a major cause of blindness and visual impairment worldwide, and currently there is no cure. These findings reveal genetic causes of the more

• Researchers elucidate cause of death of photoreceptor cells in retinitis pigmentosa

  Research conducted at the Angiogenesis Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, has for the first time, identified the mode of death of cone photoreceptor cells in an animal model of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). This groundbreaking study, led by Demetrios G. Vavvas, M.D., Ph.D., and includin more

Publications Blindness

• Directional protein secretion by the retinal pigment epithelium: roles in retinal health and the development of age‐related macular degeneration

  Abstract The structural and functional integrity of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is fundamental for maintaining the function of the neuroretina. These specialized cells form a polarized monolayer that acts as the retinal–blood barrier, separating two distinct environments with highly spe more

• Variations in COL15A1 and COL18A1 influence age of onset of primary open angle glaucoma

  Abstract Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is a genetically and phenotypically complex disease that is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Previously we completed a genome‐wide scan for early‐onset POAG that identified a locus on 9q22 (GLC1J). To identify potential causative variants underl more

• Dissociation between Goal-directed and Discrete Response Localization in a Patient with Bilateral Cortical Blindness

  We investigated localization performance of simple targets in patient TN, who suffered bilateral damage of his primary visual cortex and shows complete cortical blindness. Using a two-alternative forced-choice paradigm, TN was asked to guess the position of left–right targets with goal-directed and more

Market studies Blindness

• China Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2012

  BMI View: 2012 is a very important year for the country as the government look to carry on their achievements following the healthcare reform in 2009. We highlight that the expansion of the National Essential Drug List (NEDL) slated to happen this year will bring strong opportunities for pharmaceuti more

• Colombia Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q2 2012

  BMI View: Colombia’s pharmaceutical and healthcare markets will perform better than the regional average over the medium term due to its high urbanisation rate and population growth. Strong macroeconomic growth will be the fundamental driving force for behind this expansion. We expect the gradually more

• Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) – Pipeline Review, H1 2012

  Introduction Global Markets Direct’s, 'Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) - Pipeline Review, H1 2012', provides an overview of the Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Onchocerciasis (River Blindness), complete wit more

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