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Diabetic retinopathy is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes. It remains a major cause of new-onset visual loss in the United States and other industrialized nations. In Diabetic Retinopathy, Elia Duh and a panel of internationally recognized experts comprehensively assess the current state of knowledge regarding the clinical management of DR as well as its underlying mechanisms. The authors outline the current understanding of diabetic retinopathy from the perspective of clinical practice, while reviewing the multi-factorial pathogenesis and pathophysiology of DR from the standpoint of biomedical research. Also included is a discussion of emerging concepts relating to the management and treatment of DR. Informative and highly-practical, Diabetic Retinopathy provides ophthalmologists, diabetologists, endocrinologists, and internists with a highly readable guide not only to understanding diabetic retinopathy, but also to its optimal clinical management.

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Fresh insights into the pathogenic mechanisms by whichhyperglycemia induces tissue and organ injurt are the basis forrapidly evolving promising therapies in diabetes. Especially promisingas targets for intervention are products of oxidative stress,including kinins and growth factors. Improving results of renalreplacement regimes now incorporating pancreatic islet transplants areable to delay and prevent end-organ damage in diabetic individuals.The evolving story of the taming of diabetes is of direct concern tonephrologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, primary carephysicians and medical students. ... Read more

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This book is designed to transfer useful skills for the clinical management of diabetic patients. The target audience is residents, beginning retina fellows and comprehensive ophthalmologists interested in fine-tuning their approach to diabetic retinopathy. Further information and sample downloads of the book are available at drcobook.com ... Read more

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Excellent guide for taking care of diabetic eyes.
Whether gleaning information from a lecture, article, text, or other source, I have found that two components are crucial (at least for me): the content and the delivery.Encyclopedic content without readability is soporific; readability without real content is just entertainment or, worse, a waste of time.Dr. Walker's book delivers the goods on both counts. As a practicing general ophthalmologist (with a cornea sub-specialty), I found this book exceedingly helpful.In fact, I feel this should book should be model for clinical "how to" texts.The author blends a humorous, satiric, and "down-to-earth" style with current and well-seasoned knowledge on diagnosing and treating diabetic retinopathy.It's more like talking to a very experienced and intelligent mentor over a beer at a national eye meeting.Advice is even offered on how to talk to patients in difficult situations--the stuff I had to learn the hard way.If you're in eye care, and take care of diabetic patients--even if you don't treat them surgically--run, don't walk, and get this book.

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Diabetic retinopathy (DR), damage of the blood vessels in the retina, is one of the problems that patients may face as a complication of diabetes and is, along with other diabetic eye diseases, the greatest single cause of blindness in developed countries. This publication starts with the description of the mechanisms of development and progression of diabetic macular edema and with the characterization of the early stages of DR. An innovative approach of multimedial mapping methods which enables to differentiate between three DR phenotypes is further described. The standards and novel approaches of laser treatment as well as current surgical options and treatment techniques are discussed. Additional contributions consider the pathology of diffuse macular edema and the implications for surgery, the treatment of DR with triamcinolone and its complications, and the application of somatostatin analogues. A new therapeutic approach is the use of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors in diabetic macular edema. The volume concludes with articles on the latest concepts of posterior vitreous detachment by pharmacologic vitreolysis and the specific protein kinase C subtype ß inhibitor ruboxistaurin mesylate. To ophthalmologists and diabetes health care professionals interested in diabetic eye disease this book is an essential up-date. ... Read more

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Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, UK. For optometrists, ophthalmologists, and general practitioners, this text includes information on epidemiology and pathogenesis of diabetes and diabetic eye disease. Current management and treatment modalities, and a review of current clinical exam techniques are also included. DNLM: Diabetic Retinopathy--diagnosis. ... Read more

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This exciting publication on Diabetic Retinopa-thy compiles the whole concept of the disease from its initial evaluation to the most revolutionary man-agement performed today, being our main approach oriented to doctor-patient. This volume presents the understanding and the visual implications on diabetic retinopathy and the progress with the screening, as well as ocular digital evaluations, treatment and man-agement of complications. Each chapter covers explicit, detailed and most up-dated information to orient general ophthalmologists as well as vitreoretinal specialists in the current stan-dards of patients' care. Special features in each chapter include pitfalls and special considerations on practical and useful information for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Specially selected color images and illustrations, may help clinicians in the identifica-tion and management of the disease and its behavior frequently seen in practice. The major subjects are: Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy and its Visual Implications; Epidemiology of Diabetic Retinopathy; Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy; Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in Diabetic Retinopathy; Clinical Features and Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy; Optical Coherence Tomography and Fundus Fluorescein Angiography in Diabetic Retinopathy; Systemic and Ocular Complications Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy; Effects and Indications of Different Lasers in Ocular Tissues; Updated Approach with Laser Treatment in Diabetic Retinopathy; The Vitreous in Diabetes; Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy; Pharmacological Management of Diabetic Macular Edema. ... Read more

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Chapters: Braille, Blindness in Literature, Guide Dog, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Cataract, Gps for the Visually Impaired, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Trachoma, Braille Literacy, Braille Music, Visual Prosthesis, Norrie Disease, Daisy Digital Talking Book, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Human Echolocation, Coats' Disease, Tactile Paving, the Country of the Blind, Hebrew Braille, Canine Glaucoma, Nyctalopia, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, Blindness and Education, Snow Blindness, Vision Loss, Homonymous Hemianopsia, Randolph-sheppard Act, Moon Type, Javits-wagner-o'day Act, Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy, Flash Blindness, Tunnel Vision, Blindfold, Acquired Vision, Large-Print, Bitemporal Hemianopsia, Lilli Nielsen, Arc Eye, Blindism, Guide Horse, Buphthalmos, Stereoblindness, Binasal Hemianopsia, Musée Valentin Haüy, Cortical Blindness, Maculopathy, Intracortical Visual Prosthesis, Swedish Interactive Thresholding Algorithm, Tactile Graphic, Accessible Image, Orientation and Mobility. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 280. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Glaucoma is a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision. It is often, but not always, associated with increased pressure of the fluid in the eye. The nerve damage involves loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern. There are many different sub-types of glaucoma but they can all be considered a type of optic neuropathy. Raised intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for developing glaucoma (above 22 mmHg or 2.9 kPa). One person may develop nerve damage at a relatively low pressure, while another person may have high eye pressure for years and yet never develop damage. Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, whi...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=74748 ... Read more

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that causes hyperglycemia. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, but a good metabolic control can delay or even prevent the occurrence of such complicationsA comprehensive, authoritative, evidence-based and richly illustrated coverage of clinical principles in ophthalmology meets todays standards of careDiabetic retinopathy is asymptomatic till it becomes vision threatening. This book provides essential information about techniques and management of the disease in diabetic retinopathy patients1. Diabetes Mellitus 2. Systemic Disorders Associated with Diabetes: Macrovascular Disease and Neuropathy 3. Systemic Disorders Associated with Diabetes: Diabetic Nephropathy 4. Epidemiology of Diabetic Retinopathy 5. Aetiological Mechanisms in Diabetic Retinopathy6. Pathogenesis and Pathology of Diabetic Retinopathy 7. Clinical Features of Diabetic Retinopathy: Fundus and Fluorescein Angiography 8. Clinical Features of Diabetic Retinopathy: Optical Coherence Tomography 9. Clinical Features of Diabetic Retinopathy: Ultrasonography 10. Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: Control of Systemic Factors 11. Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: Potential Drug Therapies 12. Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: Laser Photocoagulation 13. Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: Intravitreal Steroids 14. Management of Diabetic Retinopathy: Vitrectomy ... Read more

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Educating Your Community About Diabetic Retinopathy: Tips and Tools for Making Vision a Health Priority (National Eye Institute) ... Read more

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Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy, a retinal microangiopathy, is the leading cause of blindness for persons aged 20 to 65 years in the United States. Routine screening and early treatment are cost-effective and have been shown to help preserve sight. Primary care physicians play a key role in treatment of systemic factors that lead to poor outcomes and referral to an ophthalmologist or a retinal specialist for screening and local treatment. This article, the first of two on retinal vascular disease, provides a review of nonproliferative and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The second article, which will appear in an upcoming issue of Postgraduate Medicine, discusses retinal vascular disease in hypertension. Colucciello M. Diabetic retinopathy: control of systemic factors preserves vision. Postgrad Med 2004;116(1):57-64 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 15, 2010. The length of the article is 487 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dual clinic IDs occult CAD in diabetic retinopathy patients.(CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE)(coronary artery disease)(Clinical report)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 15, 2010
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 40Issue: 3Page: 11(1)

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Title: Blood pressure medications may slow diabetic retinopathy: this eye disease is one of the first signs that a person with diabetes is developing vascular problems.(TREATMENT OPTIONS)
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Publication: Women's Health Advisor (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2009
Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLC
Volume: 13Issue: 9Page: 4(1)

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Title: Diabetic retinopathy improved with candesartan.(Endocrinology)(Clinical report)
Author: Sara Freeman
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 15, 2008
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 41Issue: 20Page: 18(1)

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