Tag: diabetic foot

The Appropriateness of Footwear in Diabetic Patients Observed during a Podiatric Examination: A Prospective Observational Study #Shoes #PrescriptionShoes #DiabeticFoot #ActAgainstAmputation

This from our friend Luigi Uccioli and coworkers Abstract Background: Adequate compliance with wearing therapeutic footwear (TF) to prevent diabetic foot ulcers is known to be low. The primary aim of this study was to identify population awareness about the ulceration and/or recurrence risk according to footwear choice. The secondary aim was to evaluate the compliance... Continue Reading →

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@PhRMA Foundation Awards $1M for Equity-Focused Research on Digital Health Tools @KeckSchool_USC Prof @DGArmstrong First Podiatrist Awarded #DigitalHealth #C2SHiP #ActAgainstAmputation @USC_Vascular @SchaefferCenter

Armstrong and Johns Hopkins' Nino Isakadze were the two awardees Armstrong is the first podiatric surgeon to be so awarded by the PhRMA Foundation

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@FebrilePodcast focuses State of the Art (StAR) on limb preservation with @USC Professors DG Armstrong, @TzeWoeiTan, @Emory Professor @LimbsandLungs and @UW_medicine Prof. Meghan Brennan #ActAgainstAmputation @IDSAInfo @USC_Vascular

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/46e6e398-323e-4acc-b272-a6c43efb1382 Episode 98 of the Febrile podcast 98: StAR: Diabetes-related Foot Infections Episode 98 • 22nd April 2024 • Febrile • Sara Dong Shownotes This StAR episode features the CID State-of-the-Art Review on evaluation and management of diabetes-related foot infections. Our guest stars this episode are: Dr. Meghan Brennan (ID physician at University of Wisconsin) Dr. Marcos Schechter (ID physician... Continue Reading →

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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Life-Threatening Issue in Need of Help via @Medscape #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

Great work from reporter Kathleen Doheny The photo of the patient's foot, sent from his campsite, included a cheeky note: "I remember you telling me that getting in trouble doing something was better than getting in trouble doing nothing. This lets me get out there and know that I have feedback." The "this" was the patient's "foot... Continue Reading →

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The Diabetic Foot Valley Project: A Community Approach to Diabetic Foot Care in Tuscany

In the picturesque region of Tuscany, Italy, a potentially important initiative known as the Diabetic Foot Valley Project is taking shape, aiming to revolutionize the care and management of diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). Spearheaded by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, this project seeks to bridge the gap between clinical guidelines and real-world practice, ensuring... Continue Reading →

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State of the University: President praises campus community’s strength, grace – calls out @NIDDK @KeckSchool_USC Smart Boot Study #ActAgainstAmputation @presidentfolt @USC_vascular

https://today.usc.edu/usc-state-of-the-university-president-carol-folt Folt highlighted research wins and praised specific researchers at the Health Sciences Campus for discoveries and developments, such as the “smart boots” developed by David Armstrong at Keck Medicine of USC, the Keck School of Medicine and the Center to Stream Healthcare in Place for patients with diabetes. The boots relieve pressure, speeding up the healing... Continue Reading →

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The Toe and Flow Model (TFM): Dramatic Reduction in Hospitalization Across A Region- Lessons from Alberta, Canada #ActAgainstAmputation

Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Limb Preservation Programs: Insights from Manji et al.'s Study In a recent study by Manji et al., published in The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary limb preservation program, specifically the toe and flow model (TFM), was evaluated in the context of reducing hospitalization rates and length... Continue Reading →

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From a Spark to a Flame: The Evolution of Diabetic Foot Disease in the Last Two Decades #DiabeticFoot #ActAgainstAmputation

The Evolution of Diabetic Foot Disease Over the Past Generation Diabetes-related foot complications have long been a significant health concern, but recent research from our friends and colleagues-- international experts Marco Meloni, Alberto Piaggesi, and Luigi Uccioli offers new insights into the evolution of diabetic foot disease (DFD) over the past two decades. Their comprehensive... Continue Reading →

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Liraglutide for Lower Limb Perfusion in People With Type 2 Diabetes: The STARDUST randomized clinical trial #PAD #CLTI

In an intriguing study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers have unveiled promising results regarding the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study, titled "Liraglutide for Lower Limb Perfusion in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease: The STARDUST Randomized Clinical Trial," led by Paola Caruso,... Continue Reading →

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JAMA: Diabetic Foot Infections and Amputations Are All Too Common-Here’s What Could Move the Needle #ActAgainstAmputation @USC_Vascular @CaitlinWHicks @ALPSlimb @APMA @USC @Cortes_Penfield @KeckSchool_USC

Diabetic foot infections are a severe and often life-threatening issue, with a third of those hospitalized requiring amputation and about half of the patients dying within five years post-amputation. Despite the gravity of the situation, these infections are notoriously difficult to manage. However, recent developments in technology, care strategies, and upcoming FDA guidelines offer a... Continue Reading →

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