Tag: epidemiology

When Noncommunicable Diseases Overtook the World: Where We Stand Today and a Peek into the Future #NCDs #Lancet

Probability of dying from a non communicable disease: Change between 2010 and 2020, worldwide For much of human history, infectious diseases, maternal and neonatal conditions, and nutritional deficiencies defined the leading edge of mortality. Plagues, diarrheal disease, and tuberculosis were the archetypal killers. By contrast, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)—heart disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic lung disease—were rare,... Continue Reading →

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New Study Projects 360 Million Cases of Peripheral Artery Disease by 2050, Driven by Metabolic Risk and Aging #ActAgainstAmputation @researchatusc @alpslimb #CLTI #PAD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2025 New Study Projects 360 Million Cases of Peripheral Artery Disease by 2050, Driven by Metabolic Risk and Aging Proactive Prevention Could Avert One in Three Cases Chongqing, Los Angeles — A landmark global study published today in Research (DOI: 10.34133/research.0702) projects a 220% increase in peripheral artery disease (PAD) cases worldwide by 2050,... Continue Reading →

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Incidence of Charcot Arthropathy: A Nationwide Study #ActAgainstAmputation

Acute Charcot foot remains one of the most disabling complications of diabetic neuropathy. While classically rare, a new nationwide study from Denmark suggests that its story is more nuanced than previously thought: See Ahmed 2025 Incidence of Charcot in Denmark. From 2000 to 2021, researchers tracked more than 265,000 patients with diabetes across Denmark and... Continue Reading →

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The Global and Regional Burden of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Call to Action #Neuropathy #Diabetes

A recent review article in Nature Reviews Neurology highlights the pressing global and regional burden of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a condition that affects up to 50% of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The article, authored by Savelieff et al., not only underscores the profound individual and socioeconomic toll of DPN but also calls... Continue Reading →

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Hospitalization and Health Resource Utilization in Emergency Department Cases of Diabetic Foot Infections #ActAgainstAmputation @ALPSlimb

Screenshot A new study by our colleagues, Matthew C. Dickson and Grant H. Skrepnek, provides significant insights into the burden of diabetic foot infections (DFIs) in U.S. emergency departments over a span of 10 years. Their analysis, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, sheds light on the profound impact DFIs have on hospitalization and... Continue Reading →

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Transition from Medicaid to Commercial Insurance Significantly Reduces Major Amputation Risk in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients, Study Finds #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot @ResearchatUSC @USC_Vascular

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA – August 30, 2024 – A new study published in Diabetology reveals that Medicaid beneficiaries with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) who transitioned to commercial insurance experienced significantly lower rates of major amputation compared to those who remained on Medicaid. The research, co-authored by a team from Keck School of Medicine of University... Continue Reading →

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Trends and Inequalities in Diabetes-Related Complications Among U.S. Adults, 2000–2020 #ActAgainstAmputation

In the recent study published by Saelee et al. (2024), titled "Trends and Inequalities in Diabetes-Related Complications Among U.S. Adults, 2000–2020," significant insights are provided into the evolving landscape of diabetes complications over the past two decades. This comprehensive study, published in Diabetes Care, examines the trends in various diabetes-related complications, such as heart failure... 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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Diabetes-related amputations in #Germany: analysis of time trend from 2015 to 2022 and differences by area-level socioeconomic deprivation #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

Understanding the Trends in Diabetes-Related Amputations in Germany: A Comprehensive Analysis Diabetes-related amputations are a significant public health concern that not only affect the quality of life but also serve as an indicator of the quality of diabetes care. A recent study published in the Journal of Health Monitoring provides a detailed analysis of the... Continue Reading →

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Comorbid status in patients with #osteomyelitis is associated with long-term incidence of extremity amputation #ActAgainstAmputation #Diabetes

Comorbid status in patients with osteomyelitis is associated with long- term incidence of extremity amputation The study by Schmidt et al. (2023) examines the long-term incidence of extremity amputation in osteomyelitis patients, emphasizing the impact of comorbidities. Key findings include: Diabetic patients had a 3.65-fold higher likelihood of lower extremity amputation. Male gender, Black race,... Continue Reading →

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