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Publication Name World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID 1693
Country/Territory Saudi Arabia
Received
2012-12-27 17:35
Peer-Review Started
2012-12-28 15:24
To Make the First Decision
2013-01-05 10:29
Return for Revision
2013-01-06 08:32
Revised
2013-02-14 19:24
Second Decision
2013-03-26 18:23
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief
2013-03-27 13:21
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2013-11-26 13:40
Publish the Manuscript Online
2013-12-20 16:49
ISSN 1948-9358 (online)
Open Access
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Publisher Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Website http://www.wjgnet.com
Category Nutrition & Dietetics
Manuscript Type Topic Highlights
Article Title Diabetic macular edema: New promising therapies
Manuscript Source Invited Manuscript
All Author List Hanan N Al Shamsi, Jluwi S Masaud and Nicola G Ghazi
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author Nicola G Ghazi, Associate Professor, MD, Senior Academic Consultant, The Vitreoretinal Division, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, PO Box 7191, Riyadh 11462, Saudi Arabia. nghazi@kkesh.med.sa
Key Words Diabetic macular edema; Diabetic retinopathy; Intravitreal injection; Laser photocoagulation; Pharmacotherapy; Sustained release drug delivery devices; Vitrectomy
Core Tip This manuscript concisely reviews most of the new and emerging therapies for diabetic macular edema. It focuses on therapies that have been tested through clinical trials, but also includes therapies that have not. The article focusses on laser therapy, intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents, intravitreal triamcinolone and newer steroid implants, and vitrectomy. It also briefly discusses several other therapeutic approaches that may be available in the near future.
Publish Date 2013-12-20 16:49
Citation Shamsi HNA, Masaud JS, Ghazi NG. Diabetic macular edema: New promising therapies. World J Diabetes 2013; 4(6): 324-338 Available from: URL: http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v4/i6/324.htm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v4.i6.324
URL http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v4/i6/324.htm
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v4.i6.324
Full Article (PDF) WJD-4-324.pdf
Full Article (Word) WJD-4-324.doc
Manuscript File 1693-Review.doc
Answering Reviewers 1693-Answering reviewers.doc
Copyright License Agreement 1693-Copyright assignment.pdf
Peer-review Report 1693-Peer review(s).docx
Scientific Editor Work List 1693-Scientific editor work list.doc