On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
The Next Step in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management: A Dive into the DIASSIST Study Protocol The DIASSIST study is heralded as the first to blend these diverse interventions, aiming to curtail the recurrence of foot ulcers, enhance footwear adherence, and score on cost-utility. The heart of this initiative is to not only alleviate the physical... Continue Reading →
Here is work from our interdisciplinary team led by Evan Minty and Breanne Everett. The goal is to help us move toward creating a closed loop of dosing activity, sensing inflammation, and treating pre-ulcerative conditions. Abstract Diabetes and its complications, particularly diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), pose significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. DFUs result in... Continue Reading →
Fascinating work from our Danish colleagues. They are testing their (and our collective) observation regarding the disconnect between why punch biopsies seem to heal quite rapidly but chronic wounds don't. Introduction Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are associated with extensive consequences for the affected patients and treatment of these hard-to-heal ulcers is known for being challenging.... Continue Reading →
