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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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Diabetic retinopathy (DR), damage of the blood vessels in the retina, isone of the problems that patients may face as a complication of diabetesand is, along with other diabetic eye diseases, the greatest single causeof blindness in developed countries. This publication starts with thedescription of the mechanisms of development and progression of diabeticmacular edema and with the characterization of the early stages of DR. Aninnovative approach of multimedial mapping methods which enables todifferentiate between three DR phenotypes is further described. Thestandards and novel approaches of laser treatment as well as currentsurgical options and treatment techniques are discussed. Additionalcontributions consider the pathology of diffuse macular edema and theimplications for surgery, the treatment of DR with triamcinolone and itscomplications, and the application of somatostatin analogues. A newtherapeutic approach is the use of vascular endothelial growth factorinhibitors in diabetic macular edema. The volume concludes with articleson the latest concepts of posterior vitreous detachment by pharmacologicvitreolysis and the specific protein kinase C subtype inhibitorruboxistaurin mesylate. To ophthalmologists and diabetes health careprofessionals interested in diabetic eye disease this book is an essential up-date. ... Read more

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Diabetic retinopathy is a staged disease, i.e. it progresses through various recognizable stages. Before the retinopathy becomes visible, subtle changes take place, all of which can be identified. This book examines all of these stages: top quality clinical photographs illustrate the various states of disease and help to guide the clinician in making the prognosis. This is helpful in a primary care context where fundus signs can be used to determine the urgency of review or referral; as well as in secondary care with regard to treatment by macular laser, panretinal laser or vitrectomy. Paul van Bijsterveld has assembled a superb team of international contributors and communicators who use their personal experience to teach the reader the basics as well as the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment. ... Read more

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A book to be read by anyone interested in Diabetic Retinopathy
The most valuable feature of this book is the extensive and well presented coverage of the basic mechanisms, histopathology, and pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy in chapters 12 to 16. ... Read more

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This practical, colour illustrated text covers all aspects of identification and management of diabetic retinopath. The emphasis is on lasers and laser treatment, now established as the most effective technique. Appendices contain the European Guidelines, the St Vincent Declaration, and the AAO Diabetes 2000 statement ... Read more

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Fresh insights into the pathogenic mechanisms by which hyperglycemia induces tissue and organ injurt are the basis for rapidly evolving promising therapies in diabetes. Especially promising as targets for intervention are products of oxidative stress, including kinins and growth factors. Improving results of renal replacement regimes now incorporating pancreatic islet transplants are able to delay and prevent end-organ damage in diabetic individuals. The evolving story of the taming of diabetes is of direct concern to nephrologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, primary care physicians and medical students. ... Read more

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B. Lippincott Company. Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. Concise text of the essentials in evaluating and treating patients with diabeticretinopathy. Includes specific types of retinopathy, updates nationalcollaborative studies, and more. Color and halftone illustrations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on August 15, 2005. The length of the article is 722 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Retinopathy found prior to diabetes.(Diabetic retinopathy)
Author: Miriam E. Tucker
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 15, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 16Page: 1(2)

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This book is intended for general practitioners, optometrists, doctors in training and others who have responsibility for diabetes care. It is not intended to make them self-sufficient in screening and recognition of diabetic retinopathy, but rather to enhance their role in diabetes care by increasing their understanding of diabetic retinopathy and its implications for overall diabetes care.

Diabetic Retinopathy is a well-illustrated, clearly structured and accessible reference guide. It includes a description of diabetic eye disease and its significance not only to management of the eye, but also generally to any person with diabetes. It includes referral guidelines and guidance on locality screening programmes and methods. The book illustrates the different types of diabetic retinopathy as well as other common retinal abnormalities that are likely to be seen. There is also a self-assessment section. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from San Fernando Valley Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on July 22, 2002. The length of the article is 545 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Diabetic eye disease: early detection crucial in preserving sight. (Advertising Supplement).(diabetic retinopathy)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Sanjay Logani
Publication: San Fernando Valley Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 22, 2002
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: 7Issue: 15Page: 28(1)

Article Type: Brief Article, Statistical Data Included

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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.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to diabetic retinopathy. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to diabetic retinopathy. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... 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.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to 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. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Diabetic retinopathy: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Diabetic retinopathy; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Diabetic retinopathy; Chapter 5. Patents on Diabetic retinopathy; Chapter 6. Books on Diabetic retinopathy; Chapter 7. Multimedia on Diabetic retinopathy; Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Diabetic retinopathy; Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10. Dissertations on Diabetic retinopathy; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; DIABETIC RETINOPATHY GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: diabetes retinopathy, insulin-dependent diabetes retinopathy, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus retinopathy, nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, proliferative diabetic retinopathy. ... Read more