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Excellent Book For Those Treating Diabetic Patients
Dr. Wu is a well respected clinician and expert on diabetic eye disease whose retina fellowship training was at Harvard Medical School. She is a seasoned physician who distills her vast experience into the hands of the reader.This is her third book and I think it's even better than her first two.It is clearly written in a manner that will be helpful to all eye care professionals as well those in general medicine and endocrinology.

It's said that "you can't judge a book by its cover" but I can attest that the carefully chosen and gorgeous panoply of high quality images inside do reflect its beautiful cover and these alone would make owning this gem of a book worthwhile.Yet Dr. Wu gives the reader so much more. She provides an excellent background about diabetic retinopathy, and then clearly, concisely yet comprehensively, and clinically relevantly describes the ophthalmic evaluation of the patient and appropriate tests, and then discusses treatments of different categories of diabetic retinopathy in the most up-to-date manner. The algorithms used in the book are clear and of great value. The book is timely in its ability to capture very recent therapeutic advances that are significantly changing how eye care professional practice.Its breadth will appeal to a wide readership, and its depth will reward those seeking salient details-- even general diabetic medical issues are well covered. Additionally, the book uniquely provides clinically useful information regarding informed consent, guidelines for nurses and medical assistants, medical equipment and supplies, and diabetic recipes that the author developed.

The book is the best and most current resource in the field, and a treasure for those of us involved in treating diabetic patients.

Ronald Frenkel, MD, FACS ... Read more

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This book addresses diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that remains one of the main causes of vision loss if not diagnosed and managed properly. It aims to cover the entire spectrum of the disease by describing its clinical identification and characterization, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and medical and surgical management. "Diabetic Retinopathy" also offers a complete overview of the present understanding of diabetic retinopathy, covering current practice but also including original contributions that offer novel perspectives for looking at and addressing this disease. The author has dedicated his lifetime to the study of diabetic retinal disease and has organized this book around his personal experience but at the same time giving the necessary information for updated management of diabetic retinopathy. "Diabetic Retinopathy" will be especially useful for postgraduate students in diabetology, retina specialists and researchers. ... Read more

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Current guidelines state that 100% of patients with diabetes should be screened for retinal problems. This pocketbook is a concise companion for professionals involved in sreening and treating diabetic retinopathy (DR). It explains why screening is required, the different screening models available with their advantages and disadvantages, and the different DR grades. The book also describes specific problems such asophthalmic lesions, which may present themselves as DR and covers the treatment of DR from both a medical and an ocular perspective.

This book is presented in full color and contains over 100 images. Each chapter is written with a specfic role in a DR screening scheme. ... Read more

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This text presents the range of clinical problems encountered by ophthalmologists in managing patients with diabetic retinopathy and provides an evidence-based approach to solving these problems. The unique features of the book include exposition with the perspective of evidence-based medicine. Exposition is grounded with clinical examples, and questions and discussions follow chapters to encourage thinking about problematic situations and areas of controversy. It also incorporates a wealth of information from the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research network. The increasing frequency of diabetic patients in ophthalmic practice makes this a timely and practical reference for ophthalmologists and retina specialists.

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A comprehensive, uniquely focused management guide to diabetic retinopathy

Because few texts focus exclusively on diabetic retinopathy, Diabetic Retinopathy Atlas is both timely and time-saving, a one-of-a-kind source of state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques for dealing with this affliction.

Offered throughout are hands-on guidelines for performing the eye screenings, laser photocoagulation, and surgery that prevent or manage the visual impairment caused by diabetic retinopathy.

• Incorporates current information on all aspects of diabetic retinopathy into actual patient management strategies
• Targets essential information within each chapter with succinct, time-saving key points sections
• 600 full-color photos and illustrations
  
• A DVD provides 38 videos showing surgical procedures performed by leading specialists

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This volume sets the stage for clinical experts working with diabetic patients as well as for researchers by describing the clinical presentations of retinopathy and their anatomical and functional correlates. It reviews currently available experimental models in animals. The impact of retinal pericytes, neuroglia and, specifically, Mueller cells are discussed in detail. The volume addresses a variety of current scientific discussions about mechanisms of damage such as growth factors and the VEGF/PEDF balance in the diabetic eye, the ocular renin-angiotensin system, and leukocyte interactions with the microvasculature among others. Stem and progenitor cells in the retina are discussed as potential directions for future investigation. The final chapters return to emerging clinical aspects, including current approaches to retinopathy as a predictor of cardiovascular risk and how knowledge can be translated from bench to bedside.Bridging a widening gap in medical research between basic scientists, who may lose sight of the clinical presentations, and clinical researchers, who may grow unaware of the limits of experimental models, this volume serves as a reference platform for endocrinologists, diabetologists, ophthalmologists, as well as for scientists involved in clinical and basic research in diabetic retinopathy and other vascular complications of diabetes. ... Read more

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This practical clinical manual covers the diagnosis, treatment - both medical and surgical - and long-term management of eye problems in people with diabetes. Aimed at the MDT involved in the care of patients with diabetes, it emphasizes the importance of regular screening and early diagnosis and presents evidence-based guidance. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Western General Hospital NHS Trust, Edinburgh, UK. Provides a review of the examination of the eye in diabetes, retinopathy assessment, referral procedures, screening programs, management of diabetic retinopathy, and more. Color illustrations. Trim size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches. Softcover. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to diabetic retinopathy (also diabetes retinopathy; insulin-dependent diabetes retinopathy; non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus retinopathy; nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy; proliferative diabetic retinopathy), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on diabetic retinopathy. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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a succinct, didactic summary of the essentials of evaluating and treating patients with diabetic retinopathy. The well-organized format outlines classification, management options, indications for treatment and side effects and complications. Extensive photographic documentation and examples of pre- and post-treatment emphasize the author's treatment technique. Also includes an up-to-date review of national collaborative trials. ... Read more