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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

billion people were living with vision loss in 2020, and it is forecasted to reach 1.7 In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital. Globally 1.1 That must have been truly amazing!

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

The law directs Texas universities and hospitals to lead the research. Share Tweet Share Email Home Psychology & Psychiatry Home Addiction June 16, 2025 The GIST Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction by I. "If It also makes sure the state keeps a share in future profits if the drug is approved.

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

Medical Xpress

As is the case internationally, sucrose is used widely in New Zealand, but there is considerable variation in protocols of use across hospitals. Sucrose may stop preterm babies from showing signs of pain , but physiological and neurological pain responses nevertheless happen. No national guidelines for best practice exist.

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