Tag: diabetic foot ulcer

When Stress Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story: Walking Speed, Pre-Ulcers, and the Path to Prevention #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFootUlcer

For decades, clinicians and researchers have sought a simple, reliable biomechanical predictor of diabetic foot ulceration. Peak plantar pressure has been the standard metric, but its predictive value has always been modest. A newer, more holistic measure—cumulative plantar tissue stress (CPTS)—was thought to offer better predictive power by integrating multiple factors: plantar pressure, time spent... 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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From Controversies to Consensus: Rethinking Exercise in Diabetic Foot Disease #ActAgainstAmputation #Exercise

What happens when one of the oldest prescriptions in medicine—movement—is withheld from one of the most at-risk patient populations? This important question is tackled head-on in a recent review by Sutkowska, Korzon-Burakowska, and Biernat, titled “On the Merits of Targeted and Individualized Physical Exercise in Persons with Diabetic Foot Disease – From Controversies to Consensus” . In... Continue Reading →

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New Insights in Adherence Monitoring for Removable Cast Walkers

💡 Revolutionizing Diabetic Foot Care with Smart Sensor Technology Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a costly and common complication for up to 25% of individuals with diabetes. Removable cast walker (RCW) boots play a vital role in offloading and protecting wounds, but adherence to wearing them is critical for success. A fascinating study by Havey et al. in... Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Postbiotic Lactobacilli for Cutaneous Health #ActAgainstAmputation

In recent years, the therapeutic potential of probiotics has gained considerable attention, particularly in the context of gut health and immune modulation. However, their role in cutaneous immunity and wound healing remains an emerging field of study. A fascinating study published in The FASEB Journal sheds light on the promising effects of postbiotic lactobacilli on... Continue Reading →

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Exploring the Potential of Pemafibrate in Reducing Diabetic Foot Ulceration and Gangrene #ActAgainstAmputation #Fibrate #Bestmedicaltherapy

Exploring the Potential of Pemafibrate in Reducing Diabetic Foot Ulceration and Gangrene Note: This post was also part of a Med Page Today interview here Diabetic foot ulceration remains a significant challenge in the management of type 2 diabetes, often leading to increased risks of amputation and mortality. This condition affects up to 34% of... 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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Understanding Nutritional Assessment in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management: Insights from a Recent Study

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a severe complication of diabetes, leading to significant morbidity and even mortality. A critical factor influencing the healing of these ulcers is the nutritional status of the patient. A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition has shed light on the effectiveness of two nutritional assessment tools—the Global... Continue Reading →

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Understanding the Impact of Educational Interventions on Diabetes-Related Foot Disease #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot #MetaAnalysis

Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a significant complication for individuals living with diabetes, often leading to foot ulcers and even amputations. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Aaron Drovandi, Leonard Seng, and Jonathan Golledge provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of educational interventions aimed at preventing and managing DFD. The Study at a Glance... Continue Reading →

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Relevance of BEST-CLI trial endpoints in a tertiary care limb preservation program

In a recent study conducted by a team from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), including Iris H. Liu, MD, Rym El Khoury, MD, Jade S. Hiramoto, MD MAS, Warren J. Gasper, MD, Peter A. Schneider, MD, Shant M. Vartanian, MD, and Michael S. Conte, MD, the relevance of the BEST-CLI trial endpoints was... Continue Reading →

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