Modelling the natural history of geographic atrophy in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
Ophthalmic Epidemiol
; 12(6): 353-62, 2005 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-16283987
PURPOSE: To model the natural course of geographic atrophy (GA) in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS: Data on the natural course of GA were collected in the multi-center, longitudinal, prospective observational FAM study. The size of GA was measured by autofluorescence scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. The natural course of GA is modelled by two different mixed effect models (MEM). Both models are compared with respect to the correctness of the model assumptions, goodness of fit, and predictive behavior. RESULTS: The linear model results in better prediction, the non-linear model is more in agreement with the model assumptions. The non-linear model fits the data for small and large areas of GA better, while the linear model seems to be more adequate for the medial areas. More data will be needed to study the interplay of both models in more detail. CONCLUSIONS: The natural course of GA varies extremely between individuals. However, reliable factors for the explanation of this variability have so far not been established. MEM are useful for describing "inter-individual" as well as "intra-individual" influences without the need for precise knowledge of the influencing factors. Using MEM to evaluate data on the natural history of GA allows one to derive parameter estimates, which could be used to design interventional trials for modes of therapy with a potential to reduce or stop the progression of GA in patients with AMD.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Epitelio Pigmentado Ocular
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Retina
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Modelos Estadísticos
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Degeneración Macular
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Modelos Biológicos
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ophthalmic Epidemiol
Asunto de la revista:
EPIDEMIOLOGIA
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OFTALMOLOGIA
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido