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    Antiangiogenic Drugs Are Stopping Neovascularization in Wet Macular Degeneration

    Posted on September 27, 2012April 5, 2022 by droberts
  • September 27, 2012

    Antiangiogenic Drugs Are Stopping Neovascularization in Wet Macular Degeneration

    (Updated 3/12/22) A substance in the body called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) is responsible for the growth of new blood vessels. It promotes this growth by stimulating the endothelial cells, which form the walls of the vessels and transport nutrients and oxygen to the tissues. Evidence shows that when the retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) […]

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  • Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration: 2007-2008

    Posted on June 1, 2008 by droberts
  • June 1, 2008

    Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration: 2007-2008

    Compiled and edited by Dan Roberts JUNE 2007 Omega-3 Proving to be Beneficial on Several Fronts Recent studies have shown that Omega-3 fatty acids and fish consumption may reduce the risks of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation and depression. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) Research Group showed that dietary total Omega-3 and […]

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  • Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration: 2006-2007

    Posted on June 1, 2007 by droberts
  • June 1, 2007

    Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration: 2006-2007

    by Dan Roberts This is a summary of all major research and developments pertinent to macular degeneration that occurred between mid-May 2006 and mid-May 2007. It is organized by month of occurence under the subsets “Pharmacology,” “Surgery,” “Nutrition” and/or “Miscellaneous.” The final section, “The Future,” summarizes work in progress that may lead to promising developments […]

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  • Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration: 2005-2006

    Posted on June 1, 2006April 2, 2022 by droberts
  • June 1, 2006

    Summary of Research and Developments in Macular Degeneration: 2005-2006

    by Dan Roberts This is a compilation of significant research in the field of macular degeneration during the period May 2005 through May 2006, beginning with new findings as presented at the 2006 meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Triple therapy found to be effective for wet AMD Triple therapy […]

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