Objective We examined associations between ulcer bioburden and ulcer outcomes in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs ... Sixty-five (84.4%) had ulcers that healed during follow-up; weeks ...

We examined the role of vascular function and inflammation in the development and failure to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). We followed 104 diabetic patients for a period of 18.4 ± 10.8 months.

Foot ulcers can result from factors like high blood sugar, poor circulation, neuropathy and foot abnormalities.” He cautioned ...

These issues put patients with diabetes at greater risk for foot ulcers, non-healing wounds, and infections that, left untreated, often result in loss of a limb. Jose Samano faced a dire situation ...

One part of that care is the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, open sores that can develop on the bottom of the foot and take a long time to heal. Studies have found that 19-34% of ...