On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
In the realm of healthcare, the integration of technology has opened new avenues for patient care and management, particularly for those with chronic conditions such as diabetes. A recent study published in PLoS ONE on April 1, 2024, by Littman AJ, Timmons AK, Jones KT, Shirley S, Robbins J, and Moy E, sheds light on... Continue Reading →
This from our collective team at USC / University of Michigan / University of Arizona and Podimetrics We validated a model to identify diabetic foot ulcer episodes in Medicare data.With this model, we compared morbidity and mortality rates during and after episodes.All-cause mortality was 1.5 times more likely during diabetic foot ulcer episodes.All-cause hospitalization was... Continue Reading →
