Objective We examined associations between ulcer bioburden and ulcer outcomes in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) that lacked clinical signs of infection. Research Design and Methods Three ...

Researchers confirm that neuropathy and ischaemia are two main factors that result in diabetic foot ulcer with significant impairment of quality of life. Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) are a common ...

Viruses may be getting a lot of bad press lately, but it’s important to remember that there are some species that may be helpful to us. Bacteriophages (or just phages) are viruses that prey on ...

The photo of the patient's foot, sent from his campsite, included a cheeky note: "I remember you telling me that getting in trouble doing something was better than getting in trouble doing nothing.

Guest: Michelle Diss (Nurse Practitioner). HealthLine is a fast paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the worlds of medicine, health and wellness. Since January of 1996, ...

A new £1.7m project to explore using plasma jets and antimicrobial dressings to treat debilitating - and potentially deadly - wound infections launches today. The groundbreaking Plasma-activated ...

Background. A 61-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to a diabetic foot clinic 1 year after he injured his left foot in a slip injury. Examination showed collapse of the longitudinal ...

A topical cream that helps regulate macrophage activity was effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers, a clinical trial reported. In 236 patients with foot ulcers treated for 16 weeks, the proportion ...

Foot sores that don't heal can be a sign of serious health problems. Learn about 5 common diseases that cause painful ulcers and how to spot them early. Foot sores and ulcers are not only a matter of ...

Dr. Mario Adajar filed a lawsuit alleging a fellow doctor amputated his leg due to negligence. Adajar said Dr. Michael Baloga, Jr., treated his foot ulcer with a cast that ultimately led to infection.

As winter sets in, the chill in the air brings not just cosy evenings and warm layers but also certain health challenges, especially for people with diabetes. People living with diabetes face a hidden ...

Guwahati: In a major breakthrough, the research scholars at the Nagaland University have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ as a powerful therapeutic agent that can ...