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Genetic study of diabetic retinopathy: recruitment methodology and analysis of baseline characteristics.
Clinical & experimental ophthalmology - 1 Jul 2014
Kaidonis Georgia, Abhary Sotoodeh, Daniell Mark, Gillies Mark, Fogarty Rhys, Petrovsky Nikolai, Jenkins Alicia, Essex Rohan, Chang John H, Pal Bishwanath, Hewitt Alex W, Burdon Kathryn P, Craig Jamie E
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BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a blinding disease of increasing prevalence that is caused by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Here we describe the patient recruitment methodology, case and control definitions, and clinical characteristics of a study sample to be...
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