Prevalence of blinding retinal conditions high in the US
The U.S. burden of blinding retinal conditions is high, according to a meta-analysis published online March 19 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Mar 24, 2026
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Endocrine System Diseases: News and Research on Diabetic Retinopathy
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Metformin use linked to lower odds of new-onset neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Metformin use is associated with reduced odds of new-onset International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to a study published online Jan. 30 in Ophthalmology ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Study tests five multimodal AI models on CT scan, finds 20% major errors
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming health care. AI systems can now detect diabetic eye disease from retinal photos and analyze CT images for signs of early-stage lung cancers and stroke. Right now, at hospitals ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Fiber-optic tear test spots LCN1 and VEGF together for diabetic retinopathy
Tear fluid is emerging as an attractive source of diagnostic information because it can be collected easily and noninvasively. Changes in tear composition often reflect underlying physiological conditions, making tears a ...
Feb 15, 2026
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Inactivity linked to up to 10% of type 2 diabetes complications
A lack of exercise drives a good portion of the health problems faced by people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
Feb 13, 2026
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Weight loss drug linked to lower risk of eye disease in patients with diabetes
The popular diabetes and weight loss medication tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro or Zepbound) may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, according to Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Routine eye screening provides a window to heart health in type 2 diabetes
Recent findings have shown that routine eye screening could also be used for early detection of underlying heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Jan 20, 2026
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How AI is transforming health care
By recognizing patterns in test results, AI can identify patients at risk of cancer, diabetes complications, heart disease and mental health issues.
Jan 16, 2026
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Uncovering how occludin protein maintains blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers
The blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers are protective systems that prevent harmful substances from entering the brain and eyes. These barriers are created by cells that are joined tightly together by proteins. Dysfunctional ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Cardiovascular risk score identifies risk for ocular disease
The Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) cardiovascular risk score stratifies risk for multiple ocular diseases, according to a study published online in Ophthalmology.
Dec 31, 2025
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