Diabetic Retinopathy : Current Pharmacologic Treatment and Emerging Strategies

A well-illustrated and comprehensive analysis of the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, this book covers current treatment options and guidelines, whilst also providing a detailed discussion of emerging therapeutic targets. Existing therapeutic options are covered in depth, with a major focus on ant...

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Main Author Stewart, Michael W. (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Adis, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Diabetes.
Ophthalmology.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9789811035098
DOI10.1007/978-981-10-3509-8
Physical DescriptionXIII, 268 p. 61 illus., 48 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy: Overview Of A World-Wide Epidemic
  • 2. The Diabetic Retina: Anatomy and Pathophysiology
  • 3. Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy: A Historical Perspective
  • 4. Targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
  • 5. Corticosteroids: Targeting Multiple Cytokines and Chemokines
  • 6. Current Treatment Recommendations
  • 7. Vitreolysis: Targeting the Vitreoretinal Interface
  • 8. Investigational Medications
  • 9. Safety Considerations of Pharmacotherapy
  • 10. Socioeconomic Cost of Diabetic Retinopathy and Therapy.

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