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Retinal Thickness Patterns Linked to ALS Risk

In a long-term cohort study, researchers found that specific retinal changes—thinner photoreceptor layers and thicker retinal pigment epithelium—were linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, suggesting potential noninvasive biomarkers for early detection.

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  1. Cohort study linked retinal changes to ALS risk.
  2. Thinner PRL & thicker RPE signal potential risks.
  3.  Image data from nearly 54,000 UK Biobank participants used.
  4. ALS incidence rate at 10.58 per 100,000 persons/year established.
  5. Further research is required to confirm biomarker relevance.

Source: PLOS Medicine

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