A new article published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice by Jarl and colleagues dives head first into the ongoing debate about the appropriate weight bearing status for patients undergoing treatment for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Of course,
2021-05-06
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2021-04-30
The microbiome of diabetic foot ulcers: a comparison of swab and tissue biopsy wound sampling techniques using 16S rRNA gene sequencing BMC Microbiology volume 20, Article number: 163 (2020) Cite this article 150 Accesses Abstract Background Health-care
2021-04-25
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Abstract Background Acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy (CN) is a destructive condition that is characterised by acute fractures, dislocations and joint destruction in the weight-bearing foot. The acute phase is often
2021-04-24
Type 2 diabetes is characterised by elevated blood glucose levels. This can cause complications that lead to damage to the kidneys, nerves, and the retina in eyes. Other complications can lead to heart diseases and diabetic foot ulcers, which eventually
2021-04-22
Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to severe health problems if left untreated, but making sure you manage it can help you avoid the worst complications. Unfortunately, symptoms can be minor or easy to overlook until the condition has already
2021-04-22
Arches come in all shapes and sizes. Some people have naturally high arches, while others have almost no arch at all. While we can’t choose our foot arch, its design plays a crucial role in how our
2021-04-17
A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that helps to cushion and lubricate structures so that they can move more easily. You have bursa in a number of different areas of your body, including some in
2021-04-10
It’s important for diabetics to practice proper foot care each and every day, but that sentiment has only been amplified amid the coronavirus pandemic. It’s clear that the virus isn’t going
2021-03-26
