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health1 month ago•6 min saved

Colorblindness May Obscure Bladder Cancer Clues and Raise Mortality Risk

Stanford Medicine analyzed large electronic health records via the TriNetX platform and found colorblind individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer had a 52% higher risk of death over 20 years compared with color-normal patients, likely due to delayed detection of blood in urine. The effect was not seen for colorectal cancer. The study suggests clinicians consider color vision differences in screening and encourage urine testing when suspicion arises; the researchers note possible undercounting and call for further investigation.

via SciTechDaily|

#bladder-cancer #cancer-survival #color-vision-deficiency

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Revolutionary Gene Therapy Restores Sight, Offering Hope to Millions"

Color blindness, or color vision deficiency, affects a significant portion of the population, with approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women being affected. While it doesn't mean seeing the world in shades of gray, it does impact the ability to distinguish certain colors, such as red and green. Dr. Jay Neitz, a color vision researcher, has shared slides showcasing what it's like to live with deuteranopia, a type of color blindness. The slides include tasks like identifying thoroughly cooked meat, a light pink solution, a red crayon, and the number 6. Understanding color blindness can help appreciate the ability to perceive and enjoy the full spectrum of colors.

via YourTango|

#color-blindness #color-perception #color-vision-deficiency