Shantell M. Kirkendoll
Kirkendoll was a previous Health Lab contributor and member of the public relations team.
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Gene Therapy Treatment Targets Rare Mutation Tied to Blindness
: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
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Cornea Transplant Brings New Outlook After Surprise Eye Injury
A fishing accident could have robbed a young boy of sight in his left eye. His vision was restored thanks to a donated cornea and transplant surgery at Michigan Medicine.
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The Surprising Effect of Social Connections on Eye Health
A new study links familial relationships to the likelihood older adults will get needed cataract surgery - a procedure with broad implications for health.
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A Switch to Generic Eye Drugs Could Save Medicare Millions Annually
An analysis of Medicare Part D data reveals that a preference among eye care providers for name-brand medication has systemwide cost implications.
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Pop-Up Eye Clinic in a Shipping Container Targets Underserved Communities
U-M researchers have designed an eye clinic in a shipping container. See how the ophthalmology container clinic is helping underserved regions with eye care.
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Telemedicine Could Improve Eye Exam Access for People with Diabetes
Virtual collaboration between primary care physicians and ophthalmologists may one day help prevent the top cause of new blindness in the U.S.
