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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

Researchers believe the therapy could help prevent diabetic retinopathy from developing in the first place.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

If AI had existed for earlier detection of his diabetic retinopathy, “I’d have grabbed it with both hands.”

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

One potential downside of not having a doctor do the screening is that the algorithm solely looks for diabetic retinopathy, so it could miss other concerning diseases, like choroidal melanoma, Lee said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

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