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Common Drug Cuts Opioid Relapse Cravings in Half
Health & WellnessFeb 19

Common Drug Cuts Opioid Relapse Cravings in Half

Iowa researchers discovered that acetazolamide, a cheap medication already used for glaucoma and altitude sickness, could help people fighting opioid addiction stay clean by blocking the brain's craving cycle. The breakthrough targets a problem current treatments can't solve: the growing desire to use again after getting sober.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Pillow-Free Sleep May Ease Glaucoma Eye Pressure
Health & WellnessJan 28

Pillow-Free Sleep May Ease Glaucoma Eye Pressure

New research suggests people with glaucoma could help protect their vision by sleeping without pillows. The simple bedroom change may reduce dangerous eye pressure that leads to blindness.

Medical Xpress2 min read
First Human Age Reversal Trial Wins FDA Green Light
Health & WellnessJan 27

First Human Age Reversal Trial Wins FDA Green Light

A Boston startup just received FDA approval to test a groundbreaking age reversal treatment in humans for the first time. The therapy could restore vision in glaucoma patients by resetting cells to a younger, healthier state.

MIT Technology Review3 min read
Smart Contact Lens Tracks Eye Pressure to Prevent Blindness
InnovationJan 27

Smart Contact Lens Tracks Eye Pressure to Prevent Blindness

Japanese scientists created a contact lens that monitors eye pressure in real time, offering hope for millions at risk of glaucoma-related blindness. The breakthrough could transform how patients manage the leading cause of preventable vision loss.

Medical Xpress2 min read
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InnovationJan 21

Nigeria Spends $6M to Upgrade Eye Hospital, Train Doctors

A Nigerian commission just invested 3 billion naira in new equipment and training for Borno State's eye hospital, bringing modern cataract and glaucoma treatment to a region where thousands lose their sight to preventable causes. The two-week program could transform eye care across Nigeria's entire northeast region.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Vitamin B3 Shows Promise in Preventing Glaucoma Blindness
Health & WellnessJan 20

Vitamin B3 Shows Promise in Preventing Glaucoma Blindness

Scientists have discovered that a simple vitamin supplement could help prevent glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness affecting 80 million people worldwide. The breakthrough came from identifying vulnerable cells in the eye that respond positively to vitamin B3 treatment.

Medical Xpress2 min read