Study finds gene variant may underlie diabetes disparities
June 25th 2024The multi-institutional found that a genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is linked with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, which has previously been linked to genetic variations called single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs, but these associations have been studied primarily in individuals of European and Asian ancestry.
Study examines risk of open angle glaucoma in young adults with allergic diseases
June 22nd 2024A team of Korean researchers has examined data from the Korean National Health Information Database to determine whether subjects with allergic diseases exhibited a higher incidence of primary open-angle glaucoma compared to a control group.
Study examines how topical naltrexone restores tear production in diabetic dry eye
June 20th 2024Researchers found that blocking the interaction between peptide and receptor using topical applications of naltrexone reverses dry eye symptoms in 5 days and restores tear fluid volumes to normal baseline.