Biomedical technology
A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances
A new bioengineered skin model could improve testing of skincare products and lead to better ways to heal damaged skin.
Mar 20, 2024
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Health
Rock climbers consistently risking injury and pain to maximise performance
Rock climbers are routinely putting themselves at risk of pain and injury by wearing footwear several sizes too small for them, according to new research from the University of Dundee.
Apr 25, 2017
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Diabetes
Amputation risk up for Black, rural residents with diabetic foot ulcers
Rural patients identifying as Black have more than a 10 percent absolute increased risk for major leg amputation or death compared with the overall cohort of adult Medicare patients hospitalized with a diabetic foot ulcer, ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Fewer amputations in diabetic patients with dual isotope SPECT/CT
Research introduced at SNM's 58th Annual Meeting reveals the extent to which an ongoing study can help save life and limb for patients with diabetes-related foot infections. Diabetes can cause nerve damage and reduced blood ...
Jun 6, 2011
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Reducing pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the big toe
Prefabricated foot orthoses and rocker-sole footwear (in which the sole of the shoe is curved) are effective at reducing peak pressure under the big toe in people with a condition called first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis, ...
Dec 7, 2015
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Diabetes
Diabetes drug gets FDA warning due to amputation risk
(HealthDay)—The type 2 diabetes prescription drug canagliflozin (brand names Invokana, Invokamet, Invokamet XR) appears to increase the risk of leg and foot amputations, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
May 17, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Cryotherapy may prevent chemo-induced neuropathy
(HealthDay)—Cryotherapy may be useful for preventing symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Oct 20, 2017
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Diabetes
Electronic sock detects unhealthy walking style linked to cardiovascular and diabetic complications
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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Diabetes
New bandage for foot ulcers could revolutionize diabetes treatment
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have designed a new bandage treatment, known as a scaffold, to treat diabetic foot ulcers, which is cost-effective while improving patient outcomes. Produced by 3D bioprinting, the ...
Oct 7, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Upcycling frog skin into clinical-grade collagen for chronic wounds and skin healing
A new clinical-grade collagen made from discarded bullfrog skin is leapfrogging from the lab bench to clinics soon.
Jul 27, 2022
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