diabetes

Empirical Research

Sex Differences in Osteomyelitis of the Foot in Persons With Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis

05/01/2021

Yang Li ;

Le-Xuan Zhang ;

Jun Zhao ;

Yu-Ting Wang ;

Hong-Lin Chen , PhD;

This meta-analysis suggests that patient sex does not affect the odds of having osteomyelitis among persons with diabetes and diabetic foot disease or ulcers.

This meta-analysis suggests that...

05/01/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Spotlight Interview

Timothy Wright, CEO of MiMedx

02/27/2020

The Wound Care Learning Network had the opportunity to talk with Timothy Wright, the new chief executive officer of MiMedx, a biopharmaceutical company advancing the health care industry, including the field of wound care, with the...

The Wound Care Learning Network...

02/27/2020

Wound Care

The Effect of Diabetes, Obesity, and Smoking on Mediastinitis After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Real-World Analysis

Background: Mediastinitis is an uncommon complication that can result from coronary artery bypass graft surgery with less than a 1% occurrence rate. But it can be quite deadly, with a mor...

Devinder P. Singh , MD;

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12/11/2019

Early Diagnosis of Lower Limb Inflammation Foci Prior to Overt Clinical Symptoms Using Indocyanine Green (ICG) Soft Tissue Visualization

Background: Chronic venous insufficiency, foot and calf skin infections, blunt trauma and diabetes are the most common risk factors for long-lasting soft tissue inflammation leading ...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

07/26/2019

Understanding Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Diabetic Wounds

Background: Peripheral neuropathy, a common complication in diabetic patients, increases their risk to injury and has a significant impact on our society. An altered cytokines and gr...

Mark W. Tan ;

Jun Hong Toh ;

Nguan Soon Tan ;

07/15/2019

Patient Handouts

Diabetes and Nutrition

07/03/2019

Get the Nutrition 4-1-1

07/03/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

Charcot

Why Collaboration is Essential for Early and Successful Treatment of Charcot Foot

05/13/2019

Alan Block , DPM;

Patients with diabetes and neuropathy can develop devastating foot and ankle complications, such as Charcot foot. An expert in the surgical reconstruction of the foot and ankle explains how collaborative care can prevent chronic or recurrent...

Patients with diabetes and...

05/13/2019

Today's Wound Clinic

Topical Agonist of Fatty Acids Receptors Improves Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice

Introduction: Fatty acids play an essential role in the mediation of inflammation. Recently, their mechanisms have been described as being associated with the activation of GPR-coupl...

Thais P. Prado ;

Carlos P. Jara ;

Eliana P. Araújo ;

Maria Helena M. Lima , RN, PhD;

02/09/2019

Complicated Cases, Limited Resources - One Solution: Medical-grade Honey Use In Diabetic Ulcers

Background: With diabetes considered a major global health problem, its rising prevalence will affect worldwide populations without regard for geographic location. Concerns are fuele...

Harikrishna K. Ragavan Nair ;

02/09/2019

From the Editor

Are People Starving In Your Waiting Room?

11/08/2018

Caroline E. Fife , MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM;

What scares me the most about the following story is the fact that I did not pay attention to the problem until a few years ago, when we began developing quality measures for wound care practitioners. Now that I am paying attention, I’m...

What scares me the most about...

11/08/2018

Today's Wound Clinic