The Potential of Statins to Prevent Diabetic-Related Blindness

11/03/2011 15 min

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Episode Synopsis



Host: Steven Edelman, MD

Guest: Azza El-Remessy, PhD, RPh



Retinopathy is one of the most common complications for patients living with diabetes but there are few treatment options and no early-stage interventions. How is research helping to pinpoint potential targets for early intervention and a possible oral treatment? Join host Dr. Steven Edelman and his guest, assistant professor and director of clinical and experimental therapeutics at the University of Georgia, Dr. Azza El-Remessy, as they discuss the latest research into the potential of statins to prevent diabetic-related blindness.

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