Medical research
Skin cells 'crawl' together to heal wounds treated with unique hydrogel layer
Time may not heal all wounds, but a proprietary mix of peptides and gel developed by U of T Engineering researchers heals most.
Dec 14, 2016
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News tagged with diabetic foot ulcers
Medical research
Researchers unveil new wound-healing role for protein-folding gene in mice
National Institutes of Health researchers have identified a novel role for a gene known as heat shock protein 60 (Hsp60), finding that it is critical in tissue regeneration and wound healing. The study found that topical ...
Oct 27, 2016
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Diabetes
Better diabetic foot disease care would save taxpayers billions
Australia could save billions of dollars in healthcare costs by investing in proven treatments for people with diabetic foot disease, according to QUT research.
Oct 20, 2016
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Medical research
Smart bandage technology provides instant updates on the condition of chronic wounds through a mobile app
Injuries that fail to heal within three months, such as many diabetic foot ulcers, can require years of treatment and significant healthcare resources. A sensor-laden bandage developed by a research team at King Abdullah ...
Oct 20, 2016
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Surgery
Arch-filled insoles for diabetic patients could be adversely affecting balance
Insoles with arch fills designed to prevent diabetic foot ulcers could be having an adverse impact on postural stability, according to new research led by Plymouth University.
Oct 19, 2016
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Medical research
Fungi contribute to delayed healing of chronic wounds
Researchers in Pennsylvania and Iowa have discovered that fungal communities found in chronic wounds can form mixed bacterial-fungal biofilms and can be associated with poor outcomes and longer healing times. Their report, ...
Sep 6, 2016
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Diabetes
Postural instability predicts off-loading nonadherence in T2DM
(HealthDay)—For patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), off-loading adherence is associated with healing, but postural instability is a powerful predictor of nonadherence, according to a study published online June 6 ...
Jun 9, 2016
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Diabetes
Preventing foot ulcers with pressure-predicting model
A new mathematical model to predict the pressure on feet, which could then lead to the prevention of foot ulcers, could be developed thanks to academics at Plymouth University.
May 3, 2016
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Diabetes
Patient attitudes to diabetic foot ulcers have 'significant effect' on survival
New research by health psychologists has shown that the beliefs and expectations of people with diabetic foot ulcers about their illness have a significant independent effect on their survival.
Apr 25, 2016
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Diabetes
How to avoid foot amputation in diabetic patients
Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University and National Autonomous Mexico University have developed techniques to treat diabetic foot syndrome with special insoles with silver nano-particles. The technique helps to fight ...
Apr 20, 2016
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