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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 hea...

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 blen...

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...

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 ...

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 suggeste...

‘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...

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 compli...

Consultant Podiatrist praises ‘considerable’ improvements in career progression routes in latest EDFN podcast

A Consultant Podiatrist who specialises in inpatient care has discussed how local and national peer reviews helped to shape career pathways in the latest Talkin...

Metformin and reduced vitamin B12 levels: new advice for monitoring patients at risk

New advice has been issued for healthcare professionals treating patients on metformin who may be at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Decreased vitamin B12 level...

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