On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
Recurring diabetic foot ulcers ‘predictable’This terrific story from work just published by our colleagues Michal Dubsky and coworkers in the International Medical Journal.It fits very well with our discussion on the foot in "remission".
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This superb video courtesy of the folks at Orpyx
Indigenous Health professionals vital to Close the Gap:
Healing the Heels of Diabetic Patients: Interview with Orpyx Founder, Dr. Breanne Everett: We're so proud of Dr. Everett and team and her terrific interview (linked above) with Shiv Gaglani regarding diabetic foot care, amputation prevention, and innovation. Here's to making a difference!Perhaps what we're doing with this idea, which provides feedback to patients for... Continue Reading →
How We Died 200 Years Ago, Compared to How We Die Today:
A Needle-Free Injection System Akin to a Railgun: While other needle-free systems exist, most are particle-size restrictive. This is not the case with this gadget. Enjoy, Cheers, -DGA
Studies of Human Microbiome Yield New Insights
Fresno County, California. amputation rate concerning manyNot enough vascular, podiatric surgeons. From the article:"Podiatrists no longer see Medi-Cal patients in their offices since the state cut the care in 2009, Rupley said.Fresno also doesn't have enough foot specialists for its population. The recommended number is one podiatrist for every 30,000 people, Rupley said. Fresno has 19... Continue Reading →
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