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Macular Degeneration Research News: Fall 2016

The fall 2016 edition of Macular Degeneration Research News explains how the latest research projects that we are funding could help find a cure, provides vision tips for driving in the winter, outlines the steps to prepare an eye-healthy recipe for Tuscan stew, and discusses BrightFocus Chats, a free monthly phone call with doctors, researchers, and experts in the ﬁeld on timely topics regarding macular degeneration.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Alzheimer's Disease Research Review: Fall 2016

Learn about 32 new Alzheimer's disease research grants totaling over $6.8 million, a clinical trial that aims to slow memory loss before Alzheimer's symptoms appear, the association between weight and Alzheimer's, and a "cocktail" approach of treating Alzheimer's, in the fall 2016 edition of the Alzheimer's Research Review.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

National Glaucoma Research Report: Fall 2016

The fall 2016 edition of the National Glaucoma Research Report explores a study examining the effects of pressure fluctuations on glaucoma that may lead to new treatment approaches, explains why a dilated eye exam is a must, provides vision tips for winter driving, and more.

Monday, October 3, 2016

National Glaucoma Research Report: Summer 2016

Learn about a new concept for restoring sight to damaged eyes, how researchers are turning a patients’ own cells into retinal ganglion cells, a discussion regarding the medical vs. surgical treatment of glaucoma, and more in the summer edition of our glaucoma newsletter.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Alzheimer's Disease Research Review: Spring 2016

The spring 2016 edition of Alzheimer's Research Review addresses the consequences of brain injury on Alzheimer’s disease, and the potential protective benefits of statins (cholesterol-lowering medications) in improving brain recovery after a concussion. Also read about BrightFocus Foundation's support of the Dementia Friendly America Campaign, meet Makoto Ishii, MD, PhD, who is investigating the complex interactions between body weight and Alzheimer’s disease, and much more.

Monday, May 2, 2016

Macular Degeneration Research News: Spring 2016

The spring edition of our macular degeneration research newsletter explores new treatments that are on the horizon, what to expect when it comes to injections, and more.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Alzheimer's Disease Research Review: Winter 2016

Learn about an encouraging breakthrough for future Alzheimer's treatment, how it may be possible to “recruit” fresh immune cells to replace or invigorate the brain’s existing immune cells that have become depleted and flawed during the preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s, tips for fighting Alzheimer's, and more in the winter edition of our Alzheimer's disease newsletter.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

National Glaucoma Research Report: Winter 2016

Learn about research exploring the mechanisms of eye pressure regulation, which could lead to improved glaucoma treatments, five tips for using glaucoma eye drops, information about childhood glaucoma, and more in the winter edition of the winter edition of our glaucoma newsletter.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

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