Robotics in health: meet three promising fields
The use of robotics in health has grown increasingly in recent years. By 2025, global investment in this sector is expected to increase approximately 20%, according to a report from Zion Market Research. The technology generates several advantages for doctors and...
Study identifies ocular syphilis with Optical Coherence Tomography
Ocular syphilis is a manifestation of syphilis that can arise when the disease is not treated properly. This stage occurs years after infection and has a challenging diagnosis. Despite directing lesions, we call the treponema palidum (etiological agent of the disease)...
How retinography helps diagnosing and monitoring choroidal nevus
The choroidal nevus is a dark spot that occurs at the eye fundus and is only detectable through routine examinations such as retinal mapping. Usually, treatment only includes an yearly follow-up. There are also skin nevi, which dermatologists follow-up with...
Optogenetic therapy partly recovers the vision of patient blind by retinitis pigmentosa
A patient with retinitis pigmentosa was able to recover part of the vision after undergoing optogenetic therapy and light stimulation. For the first time, this technique has achieved partial recovery of visual function, according to clinical trial researchers. The...
Study uses gene therapy to regenerate damaged optic nerve
Can you imagine regenerating the damaged optic nerve with gene therapy and being able to recover patients with glaucoma? A research from the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom) has achieved promising results in this regard. Through gene therapy, scientists have...
Artificial intelligence in the diagnostic medicine
In fact, artificial intelligence in the diagnostic medicine has been showing positive and promising results. More than that, the development of more and more innovative software has been revolutionizing the sector by delivering more speed, precision, quality,...
Phelcom Eyer hits 100,000 exam mark
Startup Phelcom Technologies has a lot to celebrate. Its first product, Phelcom Eyer handheld fundus camera, has carried out 100,000 exams. The equipment was released to market only 1 year and 4 months ago. Anterior segment and color retinography exams are the most...
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