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National data on recurrence in diabetic foot remission: A matter of limb and especially life #Remission #ActAgainstAmputation

Insights from a National Longitudinal Study on Diabetic Foot Complications A recent study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases highlights the critical nature of diabetic foot complications and their recurrence, emphasizing a domino effect leading to severe consequences, including heightened mortality risk. The study, conducted by researchers from National Taiwan University, explored the impact of... Continue Reading →

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#Mortality in people with a diabetes foot ulcer: An update from the Salford podiatry clinic follow‐up study #ActAgainstAmputation #

Screenshot Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a severe and often overlooked complication of diabetes, carrying a significant risk of mortality. A recent update from the Salford podiatry clinic follow-up study, led by Heald et al., sheds new light on the mortality rates among individuals with DFUs, emphasizing the critical need for early intervention and comprehensive... Continue Reading →

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Life and Limb: Multidisciplinary Management of Diabetic Foot Infection- A Leap Forward in Survival Over an 8 Year Period #ActAgainstAmputation #ToeandFlow #TeamApproach

Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are a serious complication of diabetes, often leading to hospitalization, amputation, and even increased mortality rates. However, a recent study by Miska Vuorlaakso, Verna Karèn, Juha Kiiski, Jorma Lahtela, and Ilkka Kaartinen from the Department of Musculoskeletal Surgery and Diseases, Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Department of Internal... Continue Reading →

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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Red Flag for Cardiovascular Complications

A recent meta-analysis published in the journal Endocrine has shed light on the significant association between diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality. The study, led by Brian Zhaojie Chin and colleagues, analyzed data from 8062 patients to understand the prevalence and risks of cardiovascular complications in individuals with DFUs. These data are... Continue Reading →

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The Long-Term Risks of Foot Ulceration and Mortality in Diabetes: A 10-Year Study

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions globally, and one of its most serious complications is foot ulceration, which can lead to amputation and even death. A recent study by Mohammed et al. (2023) has provided valuable insights into the long-term risks associated with diabetes, particularly focusing on the incidence of foot ulceration and... Continue Reading →

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A new declaration for feet’s sake: Halving the global diabetic foot disease burden from 2% to 1% with next generation care

Based on the detailed review by Lazzarini et al. (2023), titled "A new declaration for feet's sake: Halving the global diabetic foot disease burden from 2% to 1% with next generation care", there's a significant and pressing call to action in the field of diabetic foot disease (DFD) management and care. This comprehensive article presents... Continue Reading →

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The Impact of Diabetic Foot Complications on Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes #ActAgainstAmputation #DiabeticFoot

Unveiling the Link Between Diabetic Foot Complications and Increased Mortality Risk An important study by Stedman et al. (2023), featured in Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism, sheds light on the often-overlooked impact of diabetic foot complications on mortality rates among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study not only quantifies the mortality outcomes linked to... Continue Reading →

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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 →

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Outcomes after minor lower limb amputation for peripheral arterial disease and diabetes: population-based cohort study #ActAgainstAmputation @ALPSlimb @BJSurgery

Strong work from our colleagues in Hull, Stoke, and London. These data line up well with previous works from our team and others. Published in: British Journal of Surgery Date of Publication: 22 May 2023 This study aimed to evaluate the rates of re-amputation and death following an initial minor amputation among patients with diabetes... Continue Reading →

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Steps per Day and All-Cause Mortality in Middle-aged Adults in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study

Insightful work from Paluch and coworkers. Bottom line: just keep walking! Key Points Question  Are step volume or intensity associated with premature mortality among middle-aged Black and White women and men? Findings  In this cohort study of 2110 adults with a mean follow-up of 10.8 years, participants taking at least 7000 steps/d, compared with those taking fewer... Continue Reading →

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