University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Choroidal neovascularization therapies render similar outcomes
Published in Biotech Law Weekly, August 26th, 2005
"The purpose of this study was to compare photodynamic therapy (PDT) against subthreshold transpupillary thermotherapy (TTT) with a diode laser for subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Patients with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to AMD were offered PDT as an initial intervention. If they declined PDT, then TTT was offered," scientists in Canada report.
"We evaluated and followed 115 consecutive patients for an average of 1 year. The primary outcome measure was visual acuity, but the interventions were also compared...
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Source: Biotech Law Weekly (2005-08-26)
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