Diabetic Retinopathy
Scientists at University of Warwick release new data on diabetic retinopathy
Published in Blood Weekly, April 23rd, 2009
According to recent research from Coventry, the United Kingdom, "The purpose of this study was to compare prevalence and risk factors for diabetic retinopathy among U.K. residents of South Asian or white European ethnicity. This was a community-based cross-sectional study involving 10 general practices; 1,035 patients with type 2 diabetes were studied: 421 of South Asian and 6.1.4 of white European ethnicity."
"Diabetic retinopathy, sight-threatening retinopathy, maculopathy, and previous laser photocoagulation therapy were assessed after grading of retinal photographs. Data were collected on risk factors including age, duration, and treatment of diabetes, blood...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2009-04-23)
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