FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World-Renowned Podiatric Surgeon Dr. David G. Armstrong Delivers Lectures on Pioneering Efforts in Limb Preservation at 3rd Latin American International Wound Healing Symposium Dr. Marvin Madrigal, Prof. Harikrishna Nair, Dr. Andrea Icaza and Prof. David G. Armstrong following Plenary Session San Jose, Costa Rica – Esteemed Professor of Surgery Dr. David G.... Continue Reading →
JAMA Patient Page: how an ordinary-looking callus can mask a limb threatening wound #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot #Diabetes #Podiatry
This published to JAMA in support of our previous publication. Thanks for JAMA editor in chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo for the heads up!
@Withings to Release Next-Gen Scale that Has Potential to Identify Early Neuropathy in #Diabetes #ActAgainstAmputation #ALPSLimb #C2SHiP #RPM #RemoteTherapeuticMonitoring
The Withings Body Pro 2 presents significant potential for improving the management of diabetes complications, particularly in the early detection and monitoring of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This cellular scale is notably the first to offer a modular approach tailored to chronic conditions, with an initial focus on diabetes. Here's an overview of its features and... Continue Reading →
Newsflash: Most individuals with diabetes-related foot ulceration do not meet dietary consensus guidelines for wound healing #ActAgainstAmputation #ALPSLimb
This manuscript from our combined team led by Haley Donnnelly. Most individuals with diabetes‐related foot ulceration do not meet dietary consensus guidelines for wound healing Key Messages The current study is the first to compare the dietary intake of individuals with diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU) to international nutrition consensus-derived guidelines for individuals with active DFU.... Continue Reading →
Top Diabetic Foot Influencers on Twitter: A Cross Sectional Study #ToeandFlow @USC_Vascular #ActAgainstAmputation @ALPSlimb
This from Prof. Ed Jude and team. *Surgeon = podiatric surgeon. Grewal_Jude_DF-InfluencersDownload
Early Detection of Diabetic Foot Ulcers through AI: An Important Addition to the Literature #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot #AI #FootSelfie
Our long-time friends and colleagues from Manchester, led by B. Cassidy et al., have recently contributed an important addition to the existing literature through their study on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in early detection of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs). Published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, the study outlines a real-world proof-of-concept clinical... Continue Reading →
Analyzing Morbidity and Mortality of Transmetatarsal Amputations #ActAgainstAmputation #ALPSLimb
Prof. Andrew J. Meyr, alongside his team from Temple University, recently published a study in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery focusing on the morbidity and mortality associated with transmetatarsal amputations. The objective of this research was to compare the morbidity and mortality of transmetatarsal amputations to other frequently performed surgical procedures utilizing a... Continue Reading →
Tibial Transverse Transport (TTT), Angiogenesis, and Limb Preservation: More support as an adjunct to care? #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot #CLTI
A recent study published in ScienceDirect has explored the role of tibial transport in limb preservation and wound healing for patients with diabetes and peripheral artery disease8. Tibial transport is a surgical technique that can improve blood circulation and promote healing in diabetic foot ulcers. In this blog post, we will discuss the findings of this... Continue Reading →
The Role of GLUT3 in Macrophage Function: Implications for Diabetic Foot Wound Healing #ActAgainstAmputation
Introduction Glucose transporter 3 (GLUT3) is typically associated with neuron function and the transport of glucose across cell membranes. However, a recent study has indicated that GLUT3 also plays a critical role in macrophage signaling and function. This has considerable implications for atopic dermatitis and wound healing. The Study: A Brief Overview The research, titled... Continue Reading →
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Imaging: An Overview and Future Directions #C2SHiP #ActAgainstAmputation #Imaging #Diabetes #DiabeticFoot #Diagnostics
This from our combined team from FIU, UCSF, and USC led by Anu Godavarty Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) affect one in every three people with diabetes. Imaging plays a vital role in objectively complementing the gold-standard visual yet subjective clinical assessments of DFUs during the wound treatment process. Herein, an overview of the various imaging... Continue Reading →