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KineMed, Bristol-Myers Squibb broaden collaboration to develop novel mechanisms for Alzheimer's disease
KineMed, Inc. a translational and personalized medicine development company, today announced a broadening of its collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) in the area of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.
UW-Madison scientist creates serotonin neurons from stem cells
Su-Chun Zhang, a pioneer in developing neurons from stem cells at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has created a specialized nerve cell that makes serotonin, a signaling chemical with a broad role in the brain.
Tobacco plant vaccine a cure for cancer?
Scientists in the U.S. say the tobacco plant could be used to "grow" key components of a cancer vaccine; they suggest that the same plant which is responsible for causing cancer may offer a way to treat the disease.
New research revises scaffold definition for systematic analysis of compound diversity
While the Bemis-Murcko approach to scaffold analysis has remained the go-to definition for computational medicinal chemistry for the past few decades, it is not without its shortcomings.
WHO recognizes workplace ‘burnout' as a medical syndrome
The WHO has defined burnout as a medical syndrome "resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed."
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Optometrists: Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.