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Conference speaker to explore how Podiatry Career Framework could mobilise the profession
One of the speaker sessions at the upcoming EDFN National Conference will put careers in podiatry under the spotlight and look at how personal aspirations and achievement could supercharge the profess...
New Chair of Association of British Clinical Diabetologists announced
The newly appointed Chair of the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists has promised to ‘support and advocate’ for his colleagues and peers in his new role. Professor Ketan Dhatariya, who has ...
Telemedicine is ‘non-inferior’ to standard of care in reducing healing time in foot ulcer in diabetes
Meta-analysis has revealed similar outcomes in reducing foot ulcer healing times when telemedicine is used, compared to standard care. Six studies were included in the meta-analysis, involving 1,876 p...
Study explores main factors affecting surgical level in major amputations
The data of people with foot conditions in diabetes who had major amputations has been analysed in a new study to determine the relevant factors which affected the surgical level of amputation. The re...
Social isolation linked to ulcer severity in those with diabetic foot, study highlights
Shining the spotlight on social isolation could help improve outcomes for people with diabetes with foot ulcer, new research has recommended. A study of 160 people found that people with less social i...
Training opportunities and resources under the spotlight in latest EDFN podcast
The new Head of Education and Professional Development at the Royal College of Podiatry has discussed his role in the latest episode of the EDFN’s Talking Feet podcast series. Ben Bullen, who is Honor...
Leading diabetes conference gives ‘vital boost’ to care
A record-breaking number of healthcare professionals attended Diabetes Professional Care to learn about the latest best practice to boost frontline NHS services. Diabetes Professional Care, the UK’s l...
Invitation to participate in research of women with diabetes
Healthcare professionals who care for women with diabetes have been invited to participate in an academic research study about asking women with diabetes about sexual problems. You are invited to part...
Latest diabetes technology showcased at national conference
Innovative technology that is improving the lives of people with diabetes will take centre stage at this year’s Diabetes Professional Care conference. The conference, which is taking place at Olympia ...