On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
If you’ve ever had a routine blood test, you’ve probably seen numbers for cholesterol, hemoglobin, or even zinc. But have you ever checked your CONUT score? No, it’s not a secret menu item at Shake Shack—it’s actually a critical measure of nutritional health that may be the missing link in healing diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). What... Continue Reading →
For Immediate Release Paris, France – January 2025 – Prof. David G. Armstrong, a global leader in diabetic limb preservation and Professor of Surgery at the University of Southern California, delivered an inspiring and deeply impactful keynote address to a full house at the Journées Cicatrisations 2025, held at the renowned Palais des Congrès in Paris.... Continue Reading →
Screenshot Recent research by Skórka et al. (2024) highlights an essential yet often overlooked aspect of wound healing: the larger the wound, the greater the risk of nutritional deficiency. This finding underscores the critical need for integrating nutritional assessment and intervention into the care of patients with chronic wounds, such as those caused by diabetic foot... Continue Reading →
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) represent one of the most significant challenges in managing diabetes-related complications. Affecting millions worldwide, DFUs lead to substantial morbidity, healthcare costs, and a heightened risk of amputation. While traditional therapies like debridement, offloading, and vascular interventions have their place, innovative solutions are crucial to improve outcomes. A recent study by Yuan... Continue Reading →
In the intricate dance of healing, our bodies engage in a biological relay race, passing the baton of recovery from one cellular team to the next. A groundbreaking study, “Spatiotemporal Single-Cell Roadmap of Human Skin Wound Healing,” published in Cell Stem Cell(2024), maps this race at the single-cell level, offering unparalleled insights into the dynamic processes of human... Continue Reading →
Miyake K, Kikuchi S, Uchida D, Doita T, Miyagawa S, Azuma N Understanding Pedal Circulation’s Role in CLTI Wound Healing In chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), achieving complete wound healing is critical for reducing morbidity and improving patient outcomes. Although the Global Limb Anatomic Staging System (GLASS) provides a robust framework for assessing CLTI severity, its... Continue Reading →
Introduction The battle against diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remains one of the most challenging aspects of diabetes care. With recent advances in diabetes medications, specifically GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), there is growing interest in how these drugs might support wound healing and improve DFU outcomes. Traditionally prescribed for glycemic control, GLP-1 RAs are showing... Continue Reading →
A recent review in Medicina highlights the promising role of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2-i) in diabetic foot prevention, presenting a detailed analysis of their physiological impact and potential benefits. Diabetic foot ulcers and related complications remain significant challenges, contributing to high healthcare costs and morbidity. SGLT2-i, originally developed for blood glucose management in diabetes,... Continue Reading →
This article of our recent work written by Zara Abrams Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC are co-leading an effort to develop advanced electronic bandages and other tools to improve chronic wound monitoring and healing. Chronic wounds, which include diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, pressure injuries, and other problems, are deadlier than many... Continue Reading →
Chronic wounds represent a significant global health challenge, imposing substantial economic and social burdens. Addressing this issue requires innovative approaches that integrate advances in material sciences and bioengineering. Our recent review in Nature Reviews Materials explores the history, current state, and future of wound management materials and technologies, highlighting the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration... Continue Reading →
