FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·December 8, 2021·3 min readTrigger Found for Harmful Inflammation in Lupus and Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration and lupus share a common contributor to inflammation. The findings could help researchers develop new treatments for those conditions, and other conditions associated with inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·October 21, 2021·4 min readProzac Pegged as Potential First Treatment for a Leading Cause of BlindnessFluoxetine, the antidepressant commonly known as Prozac, may be beneficial for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Researchers found Prozac significantly slowed the rate at which people over 50 developed AMD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 10, 2021·5 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Protein Linked to Common Sight LossExposing retinal pigment epithelium cells in mouse models to amyloid-beta resulted in retinal pathologies similar to those seen in human age-related macular degeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2020·3 min readDiet may help preserve cognitive functionFollowing a Mediterranean diet with greater adherence was linked to the lowest risk of cognitive impairment. High fish and vegetable consumption appeared to have the greatest protective effect against cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2018·4 min readNew Insight on Alzheimer’s: Link Between Dementia and Eye Diseases DiscoveredA new study reveals a considerable link between three common eye diseases and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe their findings could help physicians better detect those at risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 21, 2016·5 min readAlzheimer’s Proteins Could Be At Fault For Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Older PeopleA new study reports amyloid beta proteins are able to accumulate in the retina and damage it, which may result in age related macular degeneration in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·February 4, 2016·5 min readHigh Dose Statin Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Macular DegenerationAccording to a new study, patients with high risk macular degeneration showed improvement when they were treated with a high dose statin.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 10, 2016·5 min readStudy Points to Possible Source of Peripheral Vision ProblemsA new study could help explain why our peripheral vision is so poor.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2015·4 min readParkinson’s Drug Could Help Save SightA new study reports L-DOPA may be able to delay or prevent macular degeneration associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·3 min readMeasuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·6 min readOmega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study ReportsA new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 19, 2015·3 min readMajor Cause of Blindness Linked to Calcium Deposits in the EyeResearchers link microscopic spheres of calcium phosphate to the development of AMD.Read More
