Exploring the Future of Diabetic Foot Infection Diagnostics @IDSAinfo #Microbiology #DiabeticFoot #InfectiousDiseases

Diabetic foot infections are a significant concern, often leading to severe complications, including amputation. Recent advancements in molecular microbiology have shown promise in improving our understanding and management of these infections. A recent review by Sande et al. (2023) critically evaluates the use of next-generation molecular assays, such as metagenomics and metatranscriptomics, in diagnosing and... Continue Reading →

Can probiotics improve healing of diabetic foot ulcers? Results from a randomized controlled trial

This fascinating work from Mohseni and coworkers seems to support the contention that our bacterial overlords have more power over us than we'd like to let on. Perhaps we should further consider submitting? Patients with a diabetic foot ulcer who received probiotic supplementation for 12 weeks experienced faster wound healing coupled with an improved glycemic... Continue Reading →

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