On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
It’s not every day that the professional and the personal intersect in such a deeply life-affirming way. Our latest publication in the International Wound Journal, “Three-Year Recurrence in People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Is Comparable to Cancer,” brought together an extraordinary team of colleagues from UCSF, Baylor College of Medicine, USC,... Continue Reading →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 2025 — A new study published in the International Wound Journal highlights a striking parallel: the three-year recurrence rates for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and reintervention for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are comparable to—or exceed—those of advanced-stage cancers, including colorectal, breast, prostate, and even lung cancer. Led... Continue Reading →
Making limb preservation a national priority- one congressional district at a time Does your congressman or congresswoman know where you are on the amputation heat map? That’s not just a rhetorical question. It’s a matter of life and limb. The American Heart Association’s PAD Collaborative has unveiled a powerful tool: an interactive map showing non-traumatic lower extremity amputation... Continue Reading →
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent one of the most significant challenges in managing diabetes-related complications. Affecting millions worldwide, DFUs lead to substantial morbidity, healthcare costs, and a heightened risk of amputation. While traditional therapies like debridement, offloading, and vascular interventions have their place, innovative solutions are crucial to improve outcomes. A recent study by Yuan... Continue Reading →
In the landscape of diabetic foot care, the presence of medial arterial calcification (MAC) adds a significant layer of complexity to the management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). A recent study published in the Annals of Vascular Surgery sheds light on the prognostic value of toe pressure (TP) measurements in predicting outcomes for this challenging patient population.... Continue Reading →
A new study published in Diabetes Care sheds light on the comparative risks of peripheral artery disease (PAD)-related surgical events—such as amputations, stent placements, or vascular surgeries—between two classes of diabetes medications: sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP-4i). Conducted among U.S. veterans, this retrospective cohort study analyzed over 150,000 episodes of medication... Continue Reading →
Miyake K, Kikuchi S, Uchida D, Doita T, Miyagawa S, Azuma N Understanding Pedal Circulation’s Role in CLTI Wound Healing In chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), achieving complete wound healing is critical for reducing morbidity and improving patient outcomes. Although the Global Limb Anatomic Staging System (GLASS) provides a robust framework for assessing CLTI severity, its... Continue Reading →
The ability to accurately assess lower limb arterial circulation is critical in vascular medicine. A new study by Laamanen et al., from Maarit Venermo's unit published online in Vascular, evaluates the reliability of a portable toe pressure (TP) photoplethysmography (PPG) device compared to a stationary laser Doppler flowmeter (LD). This investigation sheds light on whether an... Continue Reading →
Introduction Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe condition with high risks of amputation and mortality. A groundbreaking study by Ding et al. (2024) has revealed the potential of combining Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT) with Endovascular Therapy (EVT) to enhance outcomes for patients suffering from CLTI. Key Findings • At 6 months, 85.5% of... Continue Reading →
Screenshot As the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continues to rise globally, the need for innovative solutions to manage its complications becomes increasingly urgent. Diabetic foot (DF) is one of the most severe complications, often leading to ulcers, infections, and even amputations. Traditional methods for assessing foot microcirculation in diabetic patients are limited... Continue Reading →
