Month: July 2022
CPD module: Diagnostic Imaging in the Lower Limb
A CPD module in imaging is running at the University of Brighton this November, covering x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound and MRI. The module, which is aimed at healthcare professionals interested in lowe...
World-class diabetes conference opens registration
The UK’s must attend event for everyone involved in the treatment and management of diabetes is now open for registration, promising delegates the “perfect blend” of the latest evidence and education....
Psychoeducational programme helps to reduce occurrence of foot lesions by more than 60 per cent, new study shows
A psychoeducational programme was found to be ‘effective’ in supporting people with diabetes at risk of foot lesions by increasing their self-care practices. An Italian study found that attending grou...
Study finds ‘significant’ wound size reduction in ulcers treated with methylene blue photodynamic therapy
A study into the effectiveness of methylene blue (MB) mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) as a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers has shown the method resulted in ‘significant wound size reduction’. A...
Autofluorescence imaging may be ‘valuable’ in management of diabetic foot ulcers
The use of bacterial autofluorescence imaging could be a useful tool alongside standard care in the management of diabetic foot ulcers, a new study has suggested. The UK study set out to evaluate how ...
‘Significant difference in healing’ reported following use of fish skin graft to treat diabetic foot ulcers
A randomised trial to evaluate the effect of omega-3-rich fish skin in the treatment of chronic, non-responsive diabetic foot ulcers has shown promising results. The American, multicentre trial, which...
Case study: Treating Fusarium osteomyelitis in severely immunocompromised patient
A case study has been published on the treatment of Fusarium osteomyelitis in an immunocompromised patient. Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is a severe complication of diabetic foot ulcerations (DFU...