Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a mechanism that can explain the impaired wound healing in diabetes which can lead to diabetic foot ulcers. The study is published in the scientific journal Proceedings ...
Mar 26, 2019
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New study results show for the first time how dying cells ensure that they will be replaced, and suggests an ingenious, related new approach to shrinking cancerous tumors. A research team from Rush University Medical Center ...
Jun 19, 2017
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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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In a proof-of-concept study, NC State University researchers show that genetically engineered green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) larvae can produce and secrete a human growth factor - a molecule that helps promote cell growth ...
Mar 23, 2016
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One of the body's own tools for preventing wound infections may actually interfere with wound healing, according to new research from Boston Children's Hospital. In a study published online in Nature Medicine, scientists ...
Jun 15, 2015
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Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe amputations.
Apr 19, 2024
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An electronic sock that detects an unhealthy walking style linked with diabetes and poor circulation shows promise for preventing foot ulcers and amputation. The novel research is set to benefit the many patients with diabetes ...
Apr 8, 2024
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The increasing prevalence of diabetes worldwide has led to a rise in diabetic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, which are challenging to treat and can result in amputation. Traditional treatments have limited effectiveness, ...
Mar 18, 2024
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A group of researchers, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has developed a mobile application to educate individuals living with diabetes and their caregivers with knowledge of the disease ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have demonstrated the further success of a drug previously reported to "block" fat in the arteries.
Dec 20, 2023
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