The effect of diabetic nephropathy on cell adhesion and atherosclerosi
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ThesisThesis type
Doctor of PhilosophyAuthor/s
Wu, Ted,1968-Abstract
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of mortality in the Western world. Diabetic patients, especially those with kidney disease, have rates of cardiovascular (CV) disease far in excess of the general population (up to a 50—times increase, in the case of end—stage diabetic nephropathy). Yet, the mechanisms underlying these risks are unclear.Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of mortality in the Western world. Diabetic patients, especially those with kidney disease, have rates of cardiovascular (CV) disease far in excess of the general population (up to a 50—times increase, in the case of end—stage diabetic nephropathy). Yet, the mechanisms underlying these risks are unclear.
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2005Licence
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The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Medicine and HealthAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare