Diabetic foot ulcer
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...
Data on bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern ‘critical’ for management of diabetic foot ulcers
A new study has assessed the bacterial profile of people with diabetic foot ulcers and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern within the setting of a tertiary care hospital. The research, carried ...
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...
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