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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2025; 15(2): 99454
Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.99454
Advancements in diabetic retinopathy: Insights and future directions
Chun-Yao Cheng, Wen-Rui Hao, Tzu-Hurng Cheng
Chun-Yao Cheng, Department of Ophthalmology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei 10633, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei 23561, Taiwan
Wen-Rui Hao, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11002, Taiwan
Tzu-Hurng Cheng, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404328, Taiwan
Co-first authors: Chun-Yao Cheng and Wen-Rui Hao.
Author contributions: Cheng CY and Hao WR conceptualized the editorial and provided critical insights into the relevance of the study; Cheng TH supervised the editorial process and provided overall guidance; All of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare having no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Tzu-Hurng Cheng, PhD, Professor, Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, No. 91 Xueshi Road, North District, Taichung 404328, Taiwan. thcheng@mail.cmu.edu.tw
Received: July 23, 2024
Revised: October 2, 2024
Accepted: October 16, 2024
Published online: June 20, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial provides key insights into the review of diabetic retinopathy by Morya et al, emphasizing advancements in pathophysiology and emerging treatment strategies, and discusses their clinical implications of emerging therapies for improving patient outcomes.