Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a leading cause of vision loss in people with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at ...

Emerging data from several expansive clinical trials indicates that common chronic vascular risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and age increase the risk of stroke and dementia. This ...

Among other side effects, smoking does cause blood vessels to constrict. This can lead to sometimes life threatening events like heart attack or stroke. Smoking is linked to a wide range of negative ...

Macular edema refers to swelling at the center of the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eyeball. It occurs when blood or fluid leaks into the retina and builds up, which can result from ...

Patients with glioblastoma - the deadliest type of primary brain tumor - may potentially benefit from immunotherapy medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors that stimulate an immune response ...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors that have revolutionized the treatment of multiple cancers, have failed in all randomized clinical trials in glioblastoma patients. One reason for this failure is that ...

Swollen veins can signal various underlying health conditions ranging from minor circulatory issues to serious medical concerns. Recognizing the primary causes helps determine when to seek ...

A new study discovered new long-term spaceflight effects on the human bodies of cosmonauts and astronauts. Experts said that they observed the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans in the latest ...