On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
A scoping review from Kanazawa University maps 60 studies on AI-powered thermography for diabetic foot detection — and reveals a critical gap: nearly half of all studies were tested only in controlled environments, not the real world where feet actually live.
A new systematic review finds that roughly one in three adults in remission after a healed diabetic foot ulcer develop a recurrent ulcer within 12 months — a risk comparable to several common cancers. Healing is the beginning of the next chapter, not the end of the story.
Footwear plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of individuals with diabetes, particularly concerning the risk of foot ulceration. A recent systematic review published in Diabetic Medicine by Petra J. Jones, David G. Armstrong, Robert Frykberg, Melanie Davies, and Alex V. Rowlands, delves into this critical issue, examining the link between improperly fitting... Continue Reading →
Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a significant complication for individuals living with diabetes, often leading to foot ulcers and even amputations. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Aaron Drovandi, Leonard Seng, and Jonathan Golledge provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of educational interventions aimed at preventing and managing DFD. The Study at a Glance... Continue Reading →
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a critical concern in diabetic foot care, often leading to severe complications and amputations. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis have provided valuable insights into the outcomes of flap reconstruction for DFUs, offering hope for improved treatment strategies. Overview of the Study The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of... Continue Reading →
Harnessing AI in Diabetic Foot Disease: A Leap into 3D Imaging Diabetic foot disease (DFD) is a serious complication of diabetes, often leading to lower limb amputations. With the global prevalence of diabetes on the rise, the urgency to improve early detection and management of DFD has never been greater. A recent systematic review by... Continue Reading →
The Value of Infrared Thermography to Assess Foot and Limb Perfusion in Relation to Medical, Surgical, Exercise or Pharmacological Interventions in Peripheral Artery Disease Here is work from our Italian colleagues Piva and coworkers. Infrared thermography (IRT) is a promising imaging method in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). This systematic review aims to provide... Continue Reading →
Global estimates of diabetes-related amputations incidence in 2010–2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis Great work from our Valencia and Pamplona Global estimates of diabetes-related amputations incidence in 2010–2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis Global estimates of diabetes-related amputations incidence in 2010–2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis Yasmin Ezzatvara, Antonio García-Hermoso Aims/hypothesis: This study sought to... Continue Reading →
Continued data / guidance to better define dosing activity as we might dose a drug. From our colleagues Jaap Van Netten, Vera Fijen and and Sicco Bus. Introduction: Weight-bearing physical activity is important for people with diabetes-related foot disease, but may also contribute to ulceration or delayed ulcer healing. No overview of weight-bearing activity of people... Continue Reading →
Efficacy and safety of topical oxygen therapy for diabetic foot ulcers: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis Here is an updated meta in what seems to be an avalanche of these for topical oxygen therapy. Xian-Kun Sun,Rao Li,Xiao-Ling Yang,Li Yuan To evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical oxygen therapy (TOT) in diabetic foot ulcers... Continue Reading →
