Parkinson's & Movement disorders

Detecting Parkinson's disease with a simple retinal exam

Could it be possible to diagnose Parkinson's disease with the help of a simple retinal exam? The idea should be seriously considered, according to a study published in the May issue of Neurobiology of Disease by researchers ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Researchers find link between HPV and thyroid eye disease

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers have identified molecular evidence linking human papillomavirus (HPV) to thyroid eye disease (TED) through molecular mimicry involving HPV capsid proteins and autoimmune ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Retinal thinning linked to genetic risk factors for schizophrenia

The retina is part of the central nervous system, and therefore a direct extension of the brain. This is why changes in the brain could potentially also be detected in our eyes. An international team of researchers led by ...

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