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A PROUD mum told how her blind son defied the odds to run at his first school sports day. Noah Cowie, six, was born without sight but refuses to let his condition hold him back. His mum Carli, 29, ...

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Optic glioma is a brain tumor primarily affecting children. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

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Optical coherence tomography is beneficial for measuring visual changes and the impact of comorbidities in MS, NMOSD, and ...

It occurs when the body mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, the protective covering of nerves. This includes the optic nerve, which runs from the retina to the brain, allowing you to see.

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NAION risk is most significant within the first 12 months of beginning semaglutide, and is highest in patients with additional risk factors.