Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
The incidence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide. Over time, diabetes is associated with the development of diabetic retinopathy, a major cause of vision loss globally. Research has demonstrated factors associated with the onset and progression of the disease. Despite advancements in understanding the importance of optimizing care, the cases of vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy are also increasing. The epidemic of this systemic disease and the retinal manifestations will be discussed in detail in this chapter.
Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic retinopathy, Epidemic, Epidemiology, Population, Type 1 Diabetes mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.
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