Die neue Generation der Anti-VEGF-Wirkstoffe: Sind sie wirklich besser?

Bevor die im Titel gestellt Frage detailliert beantwortet werden kann, muss zunächst definiert werden, aus welcher Perspektive sie betrachtet werden soll und was „besser“ bedeutet.

Publication History

Article published online:
16 January 2025

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