On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
A new accelerometer-based study from Michigan and Oxford shows that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is associated with significantly lower odds of diabetic peripheral neuropathy — with vigorous activity cutting the odds by 60%.
A recent study by Stephanie Behme, Zeeshan S. Husain, and Olga J. Santiago Rivera, published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, has shed light on the significant impact of podiatric surgery consultation on patient outcomes in a community hospital setting[^1^]. The Study The study, a cross-sectional descriptive analysis, was conducted at a community... Continue Reading →
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 →
In a landscape where clinicians are increasingly exploring novel approaches to diabetic foot ulcer management, a recent study led by Brian Schmidt from the University of Michigan—co-authored by Rodica Pop-Busui, president of the American Diabetes Association, Keith Kaye, of the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Dr. David G. Armstrong, a leading podiatric surgeon and... Continue Reading →
A great idea from our Jordanian colleagues. Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is highly prevalent among Jordanian patients, mostly are asymptomatic. Early recognition and appropriate management of neuropathy is important to improve symptoms, reduce sequelae, and improve quality of life. This study aims at exploring the role of pharmacists in the early recognition of DPN... Continue Reading →
