Ultrathin Skin Graft in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Ultrathin Skin Graft in Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Find out how ultrathin skin grafting may help promote earlier healing of diabetic foot ulcers over conventional methods.Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
PRP vs Conventional Dressing for Diabetic Foot Ulcers PRP vs Conventional Dressing for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
When it comes to the effective management of diabetic foot ulcers, might the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma offer additional benefits over conventional dressings?Wounds (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - April 15, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
New Strategies for Preventing and Healing Diabetic Foot New Strategies for Preventing and Healing Diabetic Foot
Drugs and devices that have emerged recently may help prevent the development of foot ulcers or promote their healing for patients with diabetes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 8, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
The Truth About Common Digestive Health Fears
Everyone experiences digestive problems now and then, and they’re nobody’s idea of a good time. In a survey of nearly 72,000 adults in the U.S., 61% reported having had at least one gastrointestinal (GI) symptom over the previous week, and within that group, 58% said they’d had two or more GI symptoms over the past week, according to a study in a 2018 issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Because symptoms like constipation, heartburn, and abdominal pain are generally vague and often don’t have an obvious cause, those suffering tend to fear the worst.
“People get very concerned abo...
Source: TIME: Health - March 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stacey Colino Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Likelihood of Hospital Admission Up During Foot Ulcer Episodes
FRIDAY, Jan. 28, 2022 -- Diabetic foot ulcer episodes are associated with an increased likelihood of all-cause inpatient admissions and death compared with periods after ulcer healing, according to a study published online Jan. 18 in Diabetes... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 28, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Novel Plasma Gas-Based Strategy Kills Resistant Bacteria Novel Plasma Gas-Based Strategy Kills Resistant Bacteria
The antibiotic-free formulation shows potential as a targeted treatment for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, as well as a potential therapy for SARS-CoV-2.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - November 30, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation
Learn more about the biomechanical issues associated with lower extremity amputation in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Medicinal Plants for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Medicinal Plants for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Could products from medicinal plants have a role in the management of diabetic foot ulcers? How effective are they?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - November 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Independence Blue Cross partners with tech firm to help members with diabetes
The Philadelphia region's largest health insurer is teaming up with a Massachusetts virtual care management company to remotely monitor commercial members who have diabetes and a history of a diabetic foot ulcer.
Financial terms of the deal involving Independence Blue Cross and Podimetrics were not disclosed.
Under the partnership, certain Independence Blue Cross members with diabetes will be monitored by Podimetrics using the company's cellular-connected SmartMat, which can detect warning signs… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - October 29, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: John George Source Type: news
Independence Blue Cross partners with tech firm to help members with diabetes
The Philadelphia region's largest health insurer is teaming up with a Massachusetts virtual care management company to remotely monitor commercial members who have diabetes and a history of a diabetic foot ulcer.
Financial terms of the deal involving Independence Blue Cross and Podimetrics were not disclosed.
Under the partnership, certain Independence Blue Cross members with diabetes will be monitored by Podimetrics using the company's cellular-connected SmartMat, which can detect warning signs… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - October 29, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: John George Source Type: news
New Analyses Suggest Favorable Results for STELARA ® (ustekinumab) When Used as a First-Line Therapy for Bio-Naïve Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
SPRING HOUSE, PENNSYLVANIA, October 25, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced data from two new analyses of STELARA® (ustekinumab) for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).1,2 In a modelled analysisa focused on treatment sequencing using data from randomized controlled trials, network meta-analysis and literature, results showed patient time spent in clinical remission or response was highest when STELARA was used as a first-line advanced therapy for bio-naïve patients with moderately to severely acti...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - October 25, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Prioritizing Foot Ulcers During Lockdown Paid Off in Belgium Prioritizing Foot Ulcers During Lockdown Paid Off in Belgium
A coordinated effort by Belgium ' s network of multidisciplinary foot clinics to consider all diabetic foot problems as ' urgent ' during the COVID-19 lockdown resulted in minimal care disruption.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - October 11, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Omega-3-Rich Fish Skin for Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers Omega-3-Rich Fish Skin for Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers
What benefits might omega-3-rich fish skin grafts offer in the management of treatment-resistant diabetic foot ulcers?Wounds (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 1, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Novel Diabetic Foot Ulcer Cream Shows Promise in Phase 3 Trial Novel Diabetic Foot Ulcer Cream Shows Promise in Phase 3 Trial
The first-in-class cream, which acts on macrophages, was better than a standard absorbent dressing for healing diabetic foot ulcers in a phase 3 study that led to approval by the Taiwan FDA. A US study is underway.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - September 11, 2021 Category: Dermatology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Antacids Aid Blood Sugar Control in People With Diabetes Antacids Aid Blood Sugar Control in People With Diabetes
A class of drugs widely used to treat heartburn and stomach ulcers improves blood sugar control in patients with diabetes when added to their usual treatment, a new analysis indicates.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - July 6, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
