TOPLINE: Changes to retinal blood vessels may be an indicator of development of preeclampsia, according to a poster presented at the 2024 meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation. METHODOLOGY: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal death and is associated with changes to the vasculature of the eyes, leading to symptoms such as blurred …
TOPLINE: A large language model (LLM) chatbot demonstrated proficiency in ophthalmology, matching or outperforming specialists in the management of glaucoma and retina cases. METHODOLOGY: Researchers asked 12 attending physicians and three senior trainees from the department of ophthalmology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, to respond to 20 ophthalmological questions …
Patients with lactose intolerance are usually advised to avoid milk. However, many still consume dairy products despite experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms. Surprisingly, this “unreasonable” strategy may have the benefit of reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes, as shown in a recent American study. “At first glance, the statement of the study seems counterintuitive,” said Robert …