Study to test success of vision loss drug which could slash treatment costs for NHS

Study to test success of vision loss drug which could slash treatment costs for NHS Nottingham researchers are leading a study to test the effectiveness of a controversial drug in the treatment of a common loss of vision. http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/News/pressreleases/2012/july/study-to-test-success-of-vision-loss-drug-which-could-slash-treatment-costs-for-nhs.aspx?RelatedItemsasStandardList_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk Study to investigate new treatment for lazy eye http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/study-to-investigate-new-treatment-for-lazy-eye.aspx Researchers are seeking children with amblyopia — also known as lazy eye — for a study investigating potential new treatments for the condition. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:11:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2011/september/study-to-investigate-new-treatment-for-lazy-eye.aspx Amblyopia amblyopic Eye Disease eyesight ophthalmology school of psycology Nottingham expertise in major European drug discovery partnership http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/nottingham-expertise-in-major-european-drug-discovery-partnership.aspx Scientists from Nottingham are part of a major European-wide project aimed at developing the next generation of medicines that are more effective and longer lasting. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:34:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2013/january/nottingham-expertise-in-major-european-drug-discovery-partnership.aspx drug discovery pharmaceutical industry chronic disease European funding Research medicines Study proves drug success for the treatment of severe dementia http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/study-proves-drug-success-for-the-treatment-of-severe-dementia.aspx A drug commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease can have positive benefits for patients in the later stages of dementia. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:36:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/study-proves-drug-success-for-the-treatment-of-severe-dementia.aspx dementia Alzheimer’s Disease Dr Rob Jones Division of Psychiatry Clinical trial to test success of cystic fibrosis lung infection treatment http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/clinical-trial-to-test-success-of-cystic-fibrosis-lung-infection-treatment.aspx Major new study to investigate whether IV antibiotics are effective in killing a germ that causes dangerous complications in cystic fibrosis patients. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:24:00 GMT http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/2012/march/clinical-trial-to-test-success-of-cystic-fibrosis-lung-infection-treatment.aspx Professor Alan Smyth cystic fibrosis TORPEDO Research Clinical Trial Pseudomonas aeruginosa