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UAB professor receives $1.5 million grant to explore links between circadian fluctuations and glaucoma

by Traci Bratton

May 22, 2017
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"This circadian fluctuation is now known as a risk factor for the progression of glaucoma. What we need to now answer is 'why is this circadian fluctuation happening?' Once we understand why circadian rhythm is a risk factor, we can begin to develop targeted treatments."

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20170522/UAB-professor-receives-2415-million-grant-to-explore-links-between-circadian-fluctuations-and-glaucoma.aspx

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