On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
A recent bibliographic review by Marina Faus Camarena and colleagues, published in the journal Sensors, provides an update on the use of infrared thermography for the early detection of diabetic foot complications[1]. This non-invasive diagnostic tool could revolutionize the way we approach diabetic foot care, offering a means to detect early-stage ulcers and potentially prevent... Continue Reading →
State-of-the-Art Features for Early-Stage Detection of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Based on Thermograms In an intriguing study published in Biomedicines, Natalia Arteaga-Marrero, Abián Hernández-Guedes, Jordan Ortega-Rodríguez, and Juan Ruiz-Alzola present methods for the early-stage detection of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) using thermograms. Their research marks a significant advancement in the field, employing state-of-the-art machine learning techniques... Continue Reading →
"Healing Profiles in Patients with a Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcer: An Exploratory Study with Machine Learning" focuses on the complex healing process of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). It uses machine learning and decision trees to assess healing and prognosis risk profiles in patients. Evaluating various factors, including clinical, biochemical, and psychological aspects, the study identifies... Continue Reading →
The study by Liao et al. (2023) suggests significant differences in early hemodynamics after tibial transverse transport in patients with diabetic foot, focusing on those with nonarterial stenosis versus arterial stenosis. High-frequency color Doppler ultrasonography and laser Doppler flowmetry were used to assess changes. The study contributes to our understanding of diabetic foot treatment by... Continue Reading →
In the realm of diabetic foot ulcer treatment, a recent randomized clinical trial has shed light on the potential of sensor-assisted wound therapy. The study, published on PubMed, enrolled 20 ambulatory patients to evaluate the effectiveness of this innovative approach[1]. The trial divided the participants into two groups. Both groups used the same offloading and... Continue Reading →
Unveiling the Link Between Diabetic Foot Complications and Increased Mortality Risk An important study by Stedman et al. (2023), featured in Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism, sheds light on the often-overlooked impact of diabetic foot complications on mortality rates among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study not only quantifies the mortality outcomes linked to... Continue Reading →
In the nuanced field of diabetic foot care, confronting toe ulcers and osteomyelitis necessitates a delicate balance of precise medical judgement and adept surgical intervention. A manuscript by Dr. Yaminne of Beirut, Lebanon provides a well-considered algorithm meant to aid clinicians in making informed decisions when opting for surgical remedies. The algorithm delineated in the... Continue Reading →
A Wearable Insole System to Measure Plantar Pressure and Shear for People with Diabetes As many know, shear stress has been notoriously difficult to measure in vivo. This is an important step (so to speak) toward addressing that. Great work from our Southampton, Newcastle, and Manchester brethren A Wearable Insole System to Measure Plantar Pressure... Continue Reading →
We thank our Belgian colleagues for this enormously useful data. Bottom line: Sex differences play an important role in the epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes of many diseases. Men with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) presented with more severe ulcers and had a higher prevalence of previous lower limb revascularization and smoking compared to women. Women with... Continue Reading →
https://vimeo.com/user35596045/review/764201546/9113d510f9 Here is a recent interview by Podiatry Today regarding our current and long term perspective.
