Asthma affects 8 percent of the U.S. population. Severe asthma—the symptoms of which are difficult to manage despite high doses of medicines, like corticosteroids—accounts for most healthcare costs due to its complexity to treat. New therapies are needed to eliminate symptoms of this life-threatening disease. Ben Gaston, the Billie Lou Wood Professor of Pediatrics at… Read more »
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IU researcher develops treatments for neurotrophic keratopathy and device to test corneal sensation
IU School of Medicine professor’s discoveries could transform the treatment of a rare eye disorder that can lead to blindness. Affecting 1 in 2,000 people, neurotrophic keratopathy is a rare cause of blindness caused by a lack of nerve supply to the cornea. Patients with neurotrophic keratopathy experience a loss of sensation in the surface… Read more »