Month: March 2024

Large, Nationwide Study Reveals Placental Allografts’ Potential Impact in Diabetic and Venous Ulcer Treatment #ActAgainstAmputation @USC_Vascular @USC @SchaefferCenter

A large study led by William V. Padula, PhD, from the University of Southern California, in collaboration with Swetha Ramanathan, PhD, MPH, Benjamin G. Cohen, PhD, MPH, Gerald Rogan, MD, and David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, has unveiled the enhanced efficacy of placental allografts in treating diabetic lower extremity ulcers (DLEUs) and venous leg... Continue Reading →

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An Augmented Vision of our Medical and Surgical Future, Today? @AppleVisionPro #ActAgainstAmputation @USC @USC_Vascular @KeckSchool_USC

In a first-of-its-kind study titled "An Augmented Vision of Our Medical and Surgical Future, Today," a collaborative team from the University of Southern California (USC), Italy, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, and the UK, led by Dr. David G. Armstrong, has published pioneering research on the use of Apple Vision Pro (AVP)... Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Material Properties of the Heel Pad in the Diabetic Foot: A Finite Element Analysis Approach #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

In the realm of biomechanical research, understanding the material properties of the human body's soft tissues is crucial, especially when it comes to designing interventions for conditions such as diabetes, which can lead to foot ulcers and even amputations. A recent study by Vara Isvilanonda, Ellen Y. Li, Evan D. Williams, Peter R. Cavanagh, David... Continue Reading →

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Study: Multi-disciplinary diabetic limb salvage programme in octogenarians with diabetic foot ulcers is not futile– quite the contrary #ActAgainstAmputation

The study titled "Multi-disciplinary diabetic limb salvage programme in octogenarians with diabetic foot ulcers is not futile: An observational study with historical controls" by Lixia Ge, Jiashen Zhao, Matthew Tan, Elaine Tan, Huiling Liew, Enming Yong, Jeremy Hoe, Claris Shi, Dexter Yak Seng Chan, Gary Yee Ang, Joseph Antonio Molina, Yan Sun, Wai Han Hoi,... Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of L-Arginine in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Novel Approach to Combat Staphylococcus aureus Infections Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a severe complication of diabetes, often leading to amputations and a high mortality rate. The most common pathogen isolated from these ulcers is Staphylococcus aureus, which is notorious for its virulence and... Continue Reading →

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Exploring Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetic Foot Disease

In a comprehensive and study covering a frequently overlooked area, Patrick Highton, Abdullah Almaqhawi, Maroria Oroko, Harini Sathanapally, Laura Gray, Melanie Davies, David Webb, Frances Game, John Petrie, Solomon Tesfaye, Jonathan Valabhji, Clare Gillies, and Kamlesh Khunti have collectively contributed to a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis focusing on non-pharmacological interventions to mitigate cardiovascular risk... Continue Reading →

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Don’t Miss: The Interplay Between Sleep Quality and Diabetic Complications- especially #DiabeticFoot ulcers #ActAgainstAmputation

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic condition that poses significant health challenges worldwide, including a range of complications that can severely impact patients' quality of life. A recent study conducted in Hunan, China, by Maimaitituerxun et al. (2024), provides valuable insights into how sleep quality is intertwined with these complications, particularly highlighting the... Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Impact of Podiatric Care on Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Patients with Kidney Failure @JAMANetwork @ALPSlimb @APMA #ActAgainstAmputation

In an important study led by Tze-Woei Tan, MBBS, MPH, and his team, including Bryan Caldwell, DPM, MD; Yi Zhang, PhD; Onkar Kshirsagar, PhD; Dennis J. Cotter, MSE; and Thomas W. Brewer, PhD, MJur, CHC, the significance of podiatric care for patients with diabetes and kidney failure has been brought to light. Published in JAMA... Continue Reading →

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