On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
I apologize for the confusion earlier. Based on the information provided, here is a concise summary of the study for a blog post: A recent multicenter prospective study led by Mateo López-Moral and Raúl J Molines-Barroso along with our long-time SALSAmigo Prof. JL Martinez published in the journal Clinical Rehabilitation, has shed light on the... Continue Reading →
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifeofflow/embed/episodes/Multidisciplinary-Soleful-Care-A-conversation-with-David-Armstrong-e2dmsa8/a-aaph11b Hosted by Lucas Ferrer Cardona and Miguel Montero Baker, in this episode of the "Life of Flow," Dr. Lucas Ferrer and Dr. Miguel Montero Baker delve into the realm of limb preservation, focusing on diabetic foot care. Joined by guest Dr. David G Armstrong, a podiatric surgery professor, the conversation explores amputation prevention, limb... Continue Reading →
The important contribution by Kim Ming Ong and colleagues, published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, offers a thorough scoping review of decision-making processes for non-emergency diabetes-related lower extremity amputations. This study emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making, taking into account both clinical factors and personal patient values. It's a significant contribution to understanding and... Continue Reading →
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 →
This published to JAMA in support of our previous publication. Thanks for JAMA editor in chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo for the heads up!
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 →
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 →
This from Prof. Ed Jude and team. *Surgeon = podiatric surgeon. Grewal_Jude_DF-InfluencersDownload
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 →
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 →
