Diabetic foot ulcer
Case series finds negative pressure wound therapy ‘consistently’ supported wound stabilisation in severe DFU
A case series which looked at the management of four frail, septic patients with severe diabetic foot ulcers found that negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) “consistently supported wound stabilisati...
Survey to establish key variables in diabetic foot ulcer healing and progression
Healthcare professionals with experience in the management of patients with diabetic foot ulcers have been invited to complete a survey which will establish key variables that affect the healing and p...
Diabetic foot ulcer incidence is strongest risk factor for lower-extremity amputation among veterans, study finds
A study of male veterans with diabetes has found that incidence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the most powerful independent risk factor for lower‐extremity amputation, representing roughly a tenfold...
New plasma inflammatory biomarkers for diabetic foot ulcer identified in study
Researchers have identified new predictive biomarkers for diabetic foot ulcer, providing insights into its pathogenesis and diagnostic strategies. The underlying mechanisms of the chronic inflammation...
‘Amplified’ cardiovascular risk for people with severe diabetic foot ulcer and chronic kidney disease
There is an “urgent need” for targeted interventions for people with both diabetic foot ulcer and chronic kidney disease who face a greater risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, researchers say...
Research identifies predictors of surgical management in diabetic foot ulcers
Toe ulceration, elevated C-reactive protein, and the presence of osteomyelitis were associated with the surgical management of complicated diabetic foot disease, new research has identified. While sur...
Sign up for new AI and diabetic foot ulcer webinar
A forthcoming webinar is to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can help treat and manage diabetic foot ulcers. Hosted by SpectralMD, the online event will discuss how developing technologies inv...
Foot scanning technology could ‘save limbs’, says team behind pilot study in Bermuda
A pilot study in Bermuda which used a new technology to assess foot health through temperature has helped more people avoid surgery. Podium Professional is a portable thermography scanner for the plan...
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...
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