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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...
Meet the Speakers: What does a holistic ‘threatened limb’ care workforce look like?
Multidisciplinary working in diabetes foot care is another topic at the upcoming free, online EDFN National Conference on April 26th. The session, ‘Who, What, Where and When – What does a holistic ‘th...
Meet the speaker: Plastic surgery – its role in foot reconstruction
The concept of soft tissue reconstruction and its potential role in diabetic foot salvage will be explored at the free, online EDFN National Conference on April 26th. Mr James Chan, Consultant in Reco...
Having advanced diabetes podiatrists in every Trust will reduce diabetic foot complications, expert says
To treat the pathophysiology of the diabetic foot every hospital Trust should have an advanced podiatrist in charge of coordinating diabetes foot care, a consultant physician has said. Speaking at the...
Healthcare professionals urged to sign up for AI and diabetic foot ulcer webinar
A new online event dedicated to artificial intelligence and diabetic foot ulcer management has attracted a huge amount of interest just a month after opening for registrations. SpectralMD will be hos...
Meet the Speaker: Amputation rates ‘strongly related’ to diabetic foot service provision regardless of deprivation rank
The findings from a peer review of diabetic foot services in South West England will be explored at the EDFN National Conference on April 26th. Dr Richard Paisey, Honorary consultant Torbay and South ...