New studies in rats suggest the drug reserpine, approved in 1955 for high blood pressure, might treat the blinding disease retinitis pigmentosa.

"We are excited by the therapeutic benefits seen in retinitis pigmentosa patients with progressive and permanent loss of photoreceptors and without any treatment option," said Dr. Santosh ...

Nanoscope Therapeutics is on the brink of filing for FDA approval of what could be the first gene therapy for incurable eye disease retinitis pigmentosa (RP) that can be used regardless of ...

In mice both with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and lab-grown human retina tissue with damage akin to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a daily drop prevented photoreceptors in the eye from ...

Two-year data with eyeDNA Therapeutics’ gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), an inherited form of blindness, has prompted the biotech to seek discussions with regulators about the design ...

they coordinate with our muscles to support movement, have blood cell-producing bone marrow and contain essential minerals (like calcium), according to the National Institute of Arthritis and ...

It is approved for treating vision loss caused by Leber's congenital amaurosis or retinitis pigmentosa due to confirmed biallelic RPE65 mutations. LUXTURNA uses an adeno-associated viral type 2 ...

While calcium is important for bone health, Vitamin D helps in proper absorption of calcium in the body, making bones stronger. Bone health is of optimal importance throughout our lives.

Simple lifestyle changes can go a long way in improving bone health. If you want to protect your bones and stay active as you age, here are 6 effective tips to help you maintain and even increase ...