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Rising number of amputations coupled with fewer podiatrists is creating an ‘unsustainable model’, warns RCPod’s Head of Policy
Increasing recruitment into podiatry is ‘essential’ in the fight against rising rates of amputations, says the Royal College of Podiatry’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs in the latest EDFN podcast....
New Masters in peripheral vascular disease offers CPD opportunities
A new course in peripheral vascular disease is set to help to address a public health need and a gap in healthcare training. A Master of Science in Advancing Practice in Peripheral Vascular Disease wi...
Deadline fast approaching for QiC Diabetes Awards entries
Diabetes healthcare professionals who have developed innovative practice will be celebrated at this year’s QiC Diabetes Awards – with the deadline for entries now just weeks away. The closing date for...
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...