Diabetic Foot Increases the Risk for Early Death Diabetic Foot Increases the Risk for Early Death
Patients who underwent amputation due to a diabetic foot event had a greater risk for early death regardless of the presence or absence of ulcers or gangrene before the amputation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - January 31, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

Management of leg ulceration
Julie Hewish, national tissue viability clinical lead, Health Innovation East, offers a guide to the risk factors, presentation, assessment and management of venous and arterial leg ulcers. A longer version of this module is available at Nursing in Practice 365.    A leg ulcer is defined as an open wound between the knee and just... Read moreThe post Management of leg ulceration appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - November 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Dermatology Diabetes Older people care leg ulcer Wound care Source Type: news

Caring for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), also called neuropathic ulcers, are one of the many complications of diabetes and a common diabetic complication that leads to hospitalization. Up to 25% of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer at some point during their lifetime. DFUs are also a common cause for osteomyelitis of the foot, which increases the risk for amputation. Over half of the individuals that undergo nontraumatic amputations annually in the United States are older adults, and 85% of these amputations are preceded by a DFU. (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - October 31, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Victoria Nalls Source Type: news

Can Zoo Poo Help Manage Diabetic Foot Ulcers? Can Zoo Poo Help Manage Diabetic Foot Ulcers?
Feces from endangered species could possibly aid in treating diabetic foot ulcers, advancing the treatment considerably, writes David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - October 2, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news

Diagnostic Accuracy of a Fluorescence Imaging Device in DFUs Diagnostic Accuracy of a Fluorescence Imaging Device in DFUs
Learn more about the potential of a fluorescence imaging device as a tool for detecting the presence of bacteria in diabetic foot ulcers.Wounds (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - September 21, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Poo from baboons, lemurs and pigs contains secret for treating ulcers in diabetes patients, UK researchers say
Sheffield scientists found viruses living in the poo of exotic animals killed the bacteria within diabetic foot ulcers which are often resistant to antibiotics and hope their discovery will lead to new treatments. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Albumin as a Bioindicator of Healing Capability in DFUs Albumin as a Bioindicator of Healing Capability in DFUs
Could albumin values provide an accurate estimate of short-term healing capability in diabetic foot ulcers?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Fast Heartburn Relief Without Deadly Drugs
Since gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was first identified in the early 1930s, the number of people experiencing heartburn has increased substantially. In fact, one study shows that in just 10 years, the number of people experiencing:1 Any GERD symptoms increased by 30% Symptoms at least once a week increased by 47% Severe GERD increased by 24% While these numbers are concerning, I’ll admit they’re not surprising considering the typical American diet. Our nutrition-less, grain-based diet of carbohydrates and starches has wrecked our health and made our bodies behave in ways nature never intended. This has led ...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - August 28, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Health Heart Health Natural Cures Nutrition Source Type: news

A Step Forward in Diabetic Foot Disease Management A Step Forward in Diabetic Foot Disease Management
The updated 2023 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines serve as a"valuable compass" in treating patients with diabetic foot ulcers.Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - August 8, 2023 Category: Surgery Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Commentary Source Type: news

New Approaches for Diabetic Keratopathy in the Eye? New Approaches for Diabetic Keratopathy in the Eye?
Findings also have implications for treating other diabetes-related wound healing conditions such as foot ulcers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 28, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Presley's Bariatric Complication; Acromegaly Win; Tele-Monitor Diabetic Foot Ulcers
(MedPage Today) -- An autopsy report showed that Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, died of a small-bowel obstruction "caused by adhesions that developed after bariatric surgery years ago." (NBC News) Treatment with the investigational... (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - July 18, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

CNYBAC selects 5 Medical Device Innovation teams
Medical device teams selected address a variety of ailments, from pressure sores to diabetic foot ulcers. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)
Source: SUNY Upstate Medical - June 15, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: News Source Type: news

NPWT With Irrigation vs Traditional NPWT on DFU Outcomes NPWT With Irrigation vs Traditional NPWT on DFU Outcomes
Does the addition of irrigation to NPWT treatment impact the clinical outcomes of diabetic foot ulcers?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Fish Skin Graft vs Standard of Care in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Fish Skin Graft vs Standard of Care in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
How effective are fish skin grafts in the treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers, and what are the cost benefits over that of standard of care?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Beta Blocker Gel Shows Promise for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Beta Blocker Gel Shows Promise for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A novel topical treatment appears to improve healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, suggest results from a phase 3 trial, although experts warn the results need confirming in further studies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - May 23, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news