Month: May 2024
Healthcare professionals invited to diabetic foot screening workshop
A diabetic foot screening workshop is being held this month, offering all those involved in diabetic foot checks the opportunity to learn new skills or refresh their existing knowledge. The event, on ...
Research identifies predictors of surgical management in diabetic foot ulcers
Toe ulceration, elevated C-reactive protein, and the presence of osteomyelitis were associated with the surgical management of complicated diabetic foot disease, new research has identified. While sur...
Free tissue transfer can be ‘positively life-changing’ for people affected by diabetic foot disease, study finds
A qualitative study which explored the patient experiences of free tissue transfer for reconstruction of diabetic foot disease has reported it can be “positively life-changing” for those affected. Wit...
Study reveals high amputation risk of patients admitted to hospital with diabetic foot ulcer
Research into the outcomes for people admitted with diabetic foot ulcer to hospitals which serve an ethnically diverse population has revealed the high amputation risk – 44 per cent – among its mostly...
AI in DFU Management: Watch the webinar now
A webinar which explored how Artificial Intelligence can help treat and manage diabetic foot ulcers is now available to view. Chaired by Professor Paul Chadwick, Executive Vice President of SpectralMD...
Survey launched on diagnosis of osteomyelitis in people with diabetes and a foot ulcer
A survey is being conducted looking at the diagnosis of osteomyelitis in people with diabetes and a foot ulcer. The DOMINO-DFU study is an NIHR Academy-funded UK study, aiming to optimise the diagnosi...
Vibrating shoe could help with balance for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, study shows
People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) could benefit from a smart shoe insole that has shown to improve balance and walking in those with the condition. A study has found the vibrations crea...