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Retinal biomarkers for the detection of neurological disease using deep learning

Kim et al. | Sep 04, 2026

Retinal biomarkers for the detection of neurological disease using deep learning

The authors looked at whether retinal features, specifically lens clarity, optic nerve cupping, and hyperreflective foci, can serve as biomarkers for neuro-ophthalmological diseases, which share pathological mechanisms with neurodegeneration and may indicate broader neurological risk. Using multimodal clinical data and machine learning, they investigated the potential of retinal imaging as a complementary diagnostic tool for more accurate and accessible detection of neurological disorders.

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A cross-cultural analysis of consumer behavior and payment preferences: Insights from India and the United Arab Emirates

Bansal et al. | Sep 01, 2026

A cross-cultural analysis of consumer behavior and payment preferences: Insights from India and the United Arab Emirates

Consumers in India and the United Arab Emirates live in very different economic and cultural environments, and this study set out to measure how that shapes the way they shop and pay. Surveying 50 people in each country, they found that Indian consumers were more price-sensitive and favored cash, while UAE consumers prioritized convenience, gravitating toward credit cards, mobile wallets, and online shopping. The results offer practical insight for retailers, marketers, and policymakers working across these two fast-growing but culturally distinct markets.

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Global trends in total cholesterol by gender (1980-2018)

Qi et al. | Aug 24, 2026

Global trends in total cholesterol by gender (1980-2018)

This study explores global trends in average total cholesterol levels among adults from 1980 to 2018, finding a significant decline in both men and women, with a sharper decrease among men. While these improvements likely reflect advances in public health and medical treatment, the persistent gender gap highlights the need for more targeted approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention.

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