Diabetic Renal-Retinal Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Management Update 2002

Friedman, E.A.; L'Esperance Jr., Francis A.

Fresh insights into the pathogenic mechanisms by which hyperglycemia induces tissue and organ injurt are the basis for rapidly evolving promising therapies in diabetes. Especially promising as targets for intervention are products of oxidative stress, including kinins and growth factors. Improving results of renal replacement regimes now incorporating pancreatic islet transplants are able to delay and prevent end-organ damage in diabetic individuals. The evolving story of the taming of diabetes is of direct concern to nephrologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, primary care physicians and medical students.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2002-08-31

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781402007965

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-010-0614-9

Dimensions: 244cm x170cm

Pages: 246