Tag: DFU

Silent and sinister: High Prevalence of Silent, Severe Coronary Ischemia in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers: New Research Insights @farkomd @jvascsurg @alpslimb

A new manuscript published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery sheds light on the alarming prevalence of silent, severe coronary ischemia in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). The study, “High Prevalence of Silent, Severe Coronary Ischemia in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers,” demonstrates that a significant proportion of DFU patients—without overt history of coronary artery... Continue Reading →

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Boosting Healing: Could Vitamin D be a Significant, Inexpensive, Widely-available Adjunct in Treating Diabetic Foot Ulcers #ActAgainstAmputation #DFU #Nutrition

For millions living with diabetes, foot ulcers are more than a painful inconvenience—they’re a serious, often underestimated health threat. With sluggish healing and high infection risks, DFUs dramatically increase the likelihood of hospitalization and amputation. But a recent clinical trial points to a simple, well-known compound—vitamin D—as a powerful ally in the battle against DFUs.... Continue Reading →

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Frailty Progression and Outcomes in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers: New Insights from @USC @keckschool_usc @USC_Vascular #ActAgainstAmputation

We are pleased to share our team’s latest publication led by super sudents Alex Hong, Ivan Luu and Brandan Deras-Guerra under the direction of Tze Woei Tan in the journal Surgery: Hong AT, Luu IY, Deras-Guerra B, Han S, Shin L, Shih C-D, Armstrong DG, Tan T-W. “Association between frailty progression and clinical outcomes in patients... Continue Reading →

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When Science Becomes Family: A Conversation on DFU, CLTI, and Recurrence Risk

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 →

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New Nationwide Study Finds Recurrence of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Severe Peripheral Arterial disease Comparable to Cancer

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 →

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Standard Treatments for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Limited Effectiveness Highlighted in New Meta-Analysis

A recent meta-analysis, published in Wound Repair and Regeneration, systematically examined healing rates for diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers (DFUs) in patients receiving standard-of-care treatments. The study, led by Tyler Coye and a distinguished group of co-authors, including long-time research partner Lawrence A. Lavery, underscores a critical need for improved strategies in DFU management. Key Findings The analysis... Continue Reading →

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Which is Preferred? Metatarsal Osteotomy or Metatarsal Head Resection for healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers

The management of distal diabetic foot ulcers requires precise surgical interventions, and a recent study sheds light on two key approaches: Metatarsal Osteotomy (OC technique) and Metatarsal Head Resection (MHR). This early comparative study provides valuable insights into their effectiveness, healing times, and associated complications. Study Overview This retrospective study reviewed 31 patients (14 undergoing... Continue Reading →

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Beyond Glycemic Control: Exploring GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing

Introduction The battle against diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remains one of the most challenging aspects of diabetes care. With recent advances in diabetes medications, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), there is growing interest in how these drugs might support wound healing and improve DFU outcomes. Traditionally prescribed for glycemic control, GLP-1 RAs are showing... Continue Reading →

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Footwear Fit and Its Role in Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration: Insights from a Systematic Review #ActAgainstAmputation #Shoes

Footwear plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of individuals with diabetes, particularly concerning the risk of foot ulceration. A recent systematic review published in Diabetic Medicine by Petra J. Jones, David G. Armstrong, Robert Frykberg, Melanie Davies, and Alex V. Rowlands, delves into this critical issue, examining the link between improperly fitting... Continue Reading →

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More glimmers of good news? Understanding the Decline in Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Norway: Insights from the HUNT Study

Trends in lifetime prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFUs) Understanding the Decline in Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Norway: Insights from the HUNT Study Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major complication of diabetes, leading to severe health consequences and high healthcare costs. However, a recent study from Norway provides a glimmer of hope, showing a... Continue Reading →

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