Cigarette and eyes: smoke can kill cells, as study reveals
Everyone already knows that cigarettes are bad for health. This includes the eyes. For example, smoke is a risk factor for various diseases such as dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, cataract, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A recent study made in Japan revealed...
Doctor and stress: 8 tips to have balance in the routine
Unfortunately, doctor and stress may walk side by side. The routine of these professionals is often quite troubled, with long days in different workplaces, several patients, relationship with suffering and death and difficult decision-making. The pandemics worsened...
Research identifies a new cell type in retina
Retinal neurons were first identified more than 100 years ago. But now scientists at the University of Utah in the United States have discovered a new type of retinal cell. Published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, United States, the research found...
Step-by-step: learn how to use Google My Business for doctors
Google is the most used search engine on the internet. There are 5.5 billion searches a day worldwide. In fact, the platform brings answers to countless and unimaginable types of questions. In addition, it also takes the internet user wherever he/she wants. With...
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...
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