| Screening for retinopathy in the pediatric patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus. | |
MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15995070 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness in young adults in the United States. Early identification and treatment of DR can decrease the risk of vision loss in affected patients. This clinical report reviews the risk factors for the development of DR and screening guidance for pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. |
Authors:
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Gregg T Lueder; Janet Silverstein; |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Practice Guideline |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatrics Volume: 116 ISSN: 1098-4275 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatrics Publication Date: 2005 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-07-04 Completed Date: 2005-12-13 Revised Date: 2006-02-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376422 Medline TA: Pediatrics Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 270-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Child Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications* Diabetic Retinopathy / diagnosis*, prevention & control, therapy Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological Humans Risk Factors |
| Comments/Corrections | |
Comment In:
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Pediatrics. 2006 Feb;117(2):586; author reply 586-7
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16452386
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