If administered early, gene therapy has the potential to change the medical history of children born with metachromatic ...

Private equity (PE) firms have increased their ownership stake across health care sectors in the US. PE’s focus on short-term profitability may decrease the provision of unprofitable services, ...

A new study has shown that evidence of genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia can be found in the retina. This finding could help improve the early detection of the disorder.

The retina is part of the central nervous system, and therefore a direct extension of the brain. This is why changes in the ...

The retinal surgery team, including Professor Nam Dong-heun, Lee Jun-woo, and Professor Kim Ye-won of Gachon University Gil ...

At clinically relevant doses, AAV.SPR efficiently transduces foveal cones without the need for surgical detachment and has a favorable ... reversal or prevention of blindness from inherited retinal ...

Dr. Michael Kapusta, MD, FRSCS, Ophthalmologist, talks about what a retinal detachment is, including causes and symptoms.

In their study, 16 ophthalmologists, including attending physicians and residents with levels of experience ranging from 1 to ...

Pykus Therapeutics, Inc. ("Pykus" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed enrollment of its pilot study (PYK-2101-RD001) in Australia. The study is evaluating the use of Pykus' ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pykus Therapeutics, Inc. ("Pykus" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed enrollment of its pilot study (PYK-2101-RD001) in Australia.

with an initial prospective indication for the treatment of retinal detachment. The company states that “PYK-2101 offers the opportunity to dramatically improve and accelerate visual recovery ...

Early intervention may be particularly beneficial in pediatric patients, given the progressive nature of this disease.” OPGx-LCA5 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1/2 trial in adult and ...