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health3 days ago•8 min saved

Eye test flags brain tumor for St Neots girl, prompt treatment follows

A mum from St Neots, Cambridgeshire, took her four-year-old Phoebe to A&E after headaches and sickness, following an eye test that prompted the diagnosis of a brain tumor. The tumour, a pilocytic astrocytoma, was treated with two surgeries within 72 hours, and Phoebe has since returned to school while her condition is monitored with follow-up MRIs. The family has highlighted the importance of eye tests for children and welcomes additional funding and research into brain tumors.

via BBC|

#addenbrookes-hospital #cambridge #eye-test

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Maine Scientists Explore Eye Tests for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Scientists in Maine are researching whether a simple eye exam could detect Alzheimer's and other dementias before symptoms appear, potentially allowing for earlier treatment and better health management. The research, involving collaboration between Jackson Laboratory, Northern Light Health, and the University of Maine, has shown promising results in mice and is now being tested on humans in a pilot program, with the hope that such tests could become common in optometrists' offices in the near future.

via The Portland Press Herald|

#alzheimers #dementia #early-detection

health2 years ago•5 min saved

"Vision Sensitivity as Early Predictor of Alzheimer's Disease Onset"

Researchers from Loughborough University suggest that a loss of visual sensitivity could predict Alzheimer’s disease 12 years before diagnosis, potentially improving dementia risk identification. Vision problems affecting reading, driving, and color recognition may be early signs of Alzheimer’s, and previous studies have linked eye changes to the disease. The study used data from over 8,000 adults and found that lower visual sensitivity scores were associated with higher future dementia risk. Combining visual sensitivity tests with other cognitive assessments may enhance dementia risk prediction and monitoring.

via Medical News Today|

#alzheimers-disease #dementia-risk #eye-test

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"FSU's Playoff Hopes Hinge on Utilizing Keon Coleman in ACC Title Game"

The author argues that Florida State should prioritize getting the ball to Keon Coleman in the ACC Championship Game to impress the Playoff selection committee. With their starting quarterback injured, FSU needs to showcase a dynamic player like Coleman who can change the course of a game in a single play. By giving Coleman more opportunities and making him the focal point of the offense, FSU can demonstrate to the committee that they have a player who can make a significant impact and potentially secure a spot in the Playoff.

via Saturday Down South|

#acc-championship-game #eye-test #florida-state

health3 years ago•2 min saved

The Deadly Consequences of Excessive Water Consumption: A Shocking Diagnosis Revealed

Jonathan Plummer, a postman from Cornwall, was initially misdiagnosed with diabetes due to his constant thirst and excessive water consumption. However, a routine eye test revealed a brain tumor on his pituitary gland, which was causing his symptoms. Jonathan underwent intense radiotherapy and is now cancer-free but will require lifelong medication. He is raising funds for Brain Tumour Research through a sponsored skydive.

via Birmingham Live|

#brain-tumor #diagnosis #eye-test