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Jul 3, 2015

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Promising Research Looks to Clinical Uses of IL-18 to Prevent Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

BrightFocus researchers have reported that IL-18 can prevent the fragile, leaky blood vessels forming on the retina.

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Jun 30, 2015

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Compound Restores Memory Function in Mouse Alzheimer’s Model

Yale School of Medicine Researchers have discovered a promising new drug compound that reverses some Alzheimer’s effects on memory in mice.

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Jan 28, 2015

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New PSA Campaign Promotes Better Eye Health

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Nov 21, 2011

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FDA Approves Macular Degeneration Drug EYLEA

The FDA approves EYLEA, a new product for treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD).

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Aug 17, 2011

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FDA Decision on Macular Degeneration Drug (Eylea) Delayed Until November 18

The FDA announced in August 2011 that a decision regarding drug approval would be delayed until November 18.

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