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diabetic retinopathy

American  

noun

Pathology.
  1. a disorder of the blood vessels of the retina occurring as a complication of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and often leading to blindness.


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Perfuse’s lead drug candidate is an experimental treatment for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy currently being tested in mid-stage clinical trials, Bayer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

To screen for diabetic retinopathy health professionals take pictures of the rear interior wall of the eye, known as the fundus.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

AI is quickly being integrated into healthcare, including programs that diagnose diabetic retinopathy, analyze mammograms and connect patients with nurses remotely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2024

That same year, the National Committee for Quality Assurance expanded its screening standard for diabetic retinopathy to include the AI systems.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

To illustrate their framework, the authors apply it to the development of AI systems developed for diagnosing more than mild diabetic retinopathy.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023

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