Ophthalmology

Retinal ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer loss affects QoL

(HealthDay)—For patients with primary open-angle glaucoma, structural macular retinal ganglion cell plus inner plexiform layer (RGC+IPL) loss is associated with vision-related quality of life, according to a study published ...

Ophthalmology

Moderate interobserver agreement for glaucoma software

(HealthDay)—There is moderate interobserver agreement among glaucoma specialists using two glaucoma progression software packages, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Medical research

Watching an embryo's neural tube close

In those precious weeks before a woman even realizes she's pregnant, an embryo will have already developed a neural tube, a hollow structure made of cells which will eventually become the brain and spinal cord. Now, with ...

Oncology & Cancer

New endoscope to target colon tumours

European scientists are working on the development of an innovative, compact and easy-to-use endoscopic device for identifying and diagnosing preprecancerous polyps and early colon cancers. Worldwide, colon cancer remains ...

Oncology & Cancer

Breast cancer 'clearance' techniques suggested

AN investigation into the methods of checking that breast cancer is completely removed during surgery, has found some methods aren't affective at eliminating the need for a second surgery.

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