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Scientists develop experimental medication that shows promise in treating diabetic macular edema
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Scientists develop experimental medication that shows promise in treating diabetic macular edema

by University of Montreal Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes can lead to eye problems, and a common one is diabetic macular edema (DME), causing vision loss. A study published in Nature Medicine suggests a new experimental drug could someday help make treatment of DME more successful and longer-lasting. The drug—part of a new class of therapeutics called...

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Common treatment for diabetic macular edema not effective in Black individuals

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER Boston – A medication frequently used to treat diabetic macular edema, which is the most common cause of blindness in people with diabetes, is less effective when used to treat the condition in Black patients, new study results show. Led by researchers at Boston Medical Center, the study demonstrated that Black patients were significantly...