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An Inflammatory Stress Test for Early ID of Limb-Threatening Charcot Arthropathy?
For more on the treatment of Charcot Arthropathy of the Foot, click here for the American Diabetes Association Charcot Task Force.Â
How to Avoid a Diabetic Amputation: Message from a Patient
This from the Ottawa Citizena Patient's perspective.
A New Handheld Device to Detect Subepidermal Moisture and Pressure Ulcers
This from Nancy Wanchoo at MedgadgetHospital patients that are bedridden and generally in poor health are especially susceptible to pressure ulcers. The current standard of diagnosis lacks a quantitative and standardized method, relying on subjective visual inspections and risk assessments (and disgusting photographs in the chart), to often diagnose an ulcer only after significant tissue... Continue Reading →
