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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy ‘worthy of consideration’ for diabetic foot ulcer treatment
A new study has confirmed that extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) could be beneficial for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer. The latest research set out to further understanding of the effecti...
Inpatient care of diabetic foot complications under the spotlight
The role of inpatient podiatry teams and their impact on outcomes has been examined in a new article in the Journal of Diabetes Nursing. Authors Joelle Baynham and Debbie Sharman, both Consultant Podi...
Post-transplant patients do not incur worse DFU outcomes, new study says
Research into the outcomes of people with diabetic foot ulcer following kidney transplantation has found their outcomes are no worse than those who have not undergone a transplant, despite immunosuppr...
Bioactive split thickness skin allograft appears to ‘significantly improve’ wound healing in diabetic foot ulcer
Treating diabetic foot ulcers with bioactive split thickness skin allograft (BSA) can improve healing and reduce the rate of adverse events, a clinical trial has shown. The American study set out to e...