Veronika Kana

Retinal layer thickness as a potential marker for future cardiovascular events - a UK Biobank cohort study using optical coherence tomography

Abstract Aims Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. For CVD prevention, effective screening is needed to identify high-risk individuals. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides a noninvasive, low-cost “quick look” into the brain and has recentl...

Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation stabilizes retinal atrophy in multiple sclerosis

Abstract Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) is an effective treatment for aggressive multiple sclerosis refractory to disease-modifying therapies. Yet, its impact on neurodegeneration remains underexplored, and few predictive biomarkers for clinical outcom...