Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most common complications of diabetes is foot ulcers, which can lead to serious health problems, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with high transepidermal water loss at the closure of a diabetic foot ulcer wound had greater odds for ...

Stem cells and growth factors are effective at treating diabetic foot ulcers. Improved treatment protocols required for ...

Diabetic foot ulcers can be slow to heal and prone to recurring. A new study employed an existing method, used on burns patients, to assess the degree of water loss from the skin and found that it was ...

Diabetes significantly complicates the wound healing process through multiple mechanisms that work against the body’s natural recovery abilities. High blood glucose levels damage blood vessels, ...

CMS spending on skin substitutes is rising. New policies are an important first step in reform to ensure patient access and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A master cell bank has been completed for a product that will utilize fibroblasts to treat chronic wounds.

A patient with a diabetic foot wound who underwent negative pressure wound therapy experienced good healing, reduced amputation risk, and no wound infection, suggesting the treatment method could be ...

Diabetic foot ulcer recurrence may now be more predictable due to a study that identifies compromised skin barrier function as a key warning sign. Researchers from the National Institute of Diabetes ...

The photo of the patient's foot, sent from his campsite, included a cheeky note: "I remember you telling me that getting in trouble doing something was better than getting in trouble doing nothing.

Wound care and prevention are essential for people with diabetes. Without timely and effective care, wounds could get worse and potentially lead to limb amputation. But an effective over-the-counter ...