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1. Life Sciences: Studies from A.C. Cheng et al further understanding of life sciences

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Dec 17 2008) Ophthalmology

   The researchers concluded: "Optical coherence tomography measurements should not be substituted for standard ultrasound measurements at the present time." w.r.t. 'Measurement of LASIK flap thickness with anterior segment optical coherence tomography' (Read Full Article)
   

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2. New findings in headache and migraine described by A. Martinez and co-researchers

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Sep 4 2008) Ophthalmology

   In this recent study, researchers in La Coruna, Spain conducted a study "To compare the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness in eyes of migraine patients with age-matched healthy subjects using optical coherence tomography. The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study. 70 eyes of 70 patients (mean age 28.2 (SD 7.9) years) with migraine with or without aura according to the criteria of the Headache International Society and ... (Read Full Article)
   

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3. Reports from Harvard University, Cardiology Division highlight recent research in life sciences

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Jun 30 2008) Cardiology

   Current study results from the report, 'Association of statin therapy with reduced coronary plaque rupture: an optical coherence tomography study,' have been published. According to recent research from the United States, "Statin therapy induces plaque regression and may stabilize atheromatous plaques. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution in-vivo imaging modality that allows characterization of atherosclerotic plaques." "We aimed to demonstrate the potential utility of OCT in evaluating coronary plaques ... (Read Full Article)
   

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4. Data on thrombosis described by researchers at Medical College

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Jun 30 2008) Cardiology

   According to a study from Harbin, People's Republic of China, "Plaque rupture with subsequent thrombosis is recognised as the underlying pathophysiology of most acute coronary syndromes. Thus, direct thrombus visualisation in vivo may be beneficial for both diagnosis and guidance of therapy." "We sought to test the feasibility of imaging acute thrombosis in vivo using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in an experimental thrombosis animal model. Nine male New Zealand White ... (Read Full Article)
   

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5. Multiple Sclerosis: New multiple sclerosis data have been reported by researchers at University of Houston, College of Optometry

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Jan 30 2008) Ophthalmology

   A new study, 'The relationship between visual field and retinal nerve fiber layer measurements in patients with multiple sclerosis,' is now available. In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To investigate the relationship between visual function, measured by standard automated perimetry (SAP), and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness,... (Read Full Article)
   

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6. Background Finger Nail Disease & OCT

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Jan 2 2008) Dermatology

   "Background Nail diseases are often troubling to the patient and may present a diagnostic challenge to the dermatologist. Biopsies from the nail may be required although often perceived uncomfortable by the patient and potentially scarring," scientists in Roskilde, Denmark report. "Noninvasive technologies are therefore of particular interest in the study of nails.... (Read Full Article)
   

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7. Monoclonal Antibodies: Recent findings in monoclonal antibodies described by researchers from Labbafinejad Medical Center

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Dec 16 2007) Oncology , Ophthalmology

   Data detailed in 'Dramatic response of choroidal neovascularization associated with choroidal osteoma to the intravitreal injection of bevacizumab (Avastin)' have been presented. In this recent study, researchers in Iran conducted a study "To report the dramatic response of juxtafoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) associated with choroidal osteoma to a single intravitreal... (Read Full Article)
   

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8. Diabetic Retinopathy: Reports outline diabetic retinopathy research from University of Florence, Department of Ophthalmology

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Nov 29 2007) Ophthalmology

   New research, 'Optical coherence tomography versus stereoscopic fundus photography or biomicroscopy for diagnosing diabetic macular edema: a systematic review,' is the subject of a report. In this recent study, researchers in Florence, Italy conducted a study "To review systematically the sensitivity and specificity of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for diagnosing macular... (Read Full Article)
   

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9. Bioptigen completes series A funding round, investment closes at $1.3 million

   Explore Article newsrx.com (Sep 13 2006) Funding

   Bioptigen, an optical technology company developing proprietary advances in the field of optical coherence tomography (OCT), announces the closing of its Series A round of funding. The round closed at $1.3 million and investors included the Piedmont Angel Network, the Inception Micro-Angel Fund and qualified individuals. Bioptigen will be The Piedmont Angel Network's PAN Two Fund's first investment. "We are exhilarated to have completed our first funding round with the ... (Read Full Article)
   

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