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Global foot and ankle devices market expected to be driven by increasing prevalence of diabetes, arthritis, and sport injuries

27 Feb

From the Research Market 24 news article: Foot and ankle devices are used to treat various disorders and conditions associated with foot and ankle which are caused due to injuries such as trauma, neurological disorders, and diabetes. Furthermore, there are different types of arthritis that can affect the foot and ankle device market which includes osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis. …

Daily foot care can prevent later problems

15 Dec

From the healio news article: People with diabetes who notice dry skin on their feet or legs due to autonomic neuropathy should apply a urea-based moisturizing lotion. They also need to wear appropriate socks and shoes for their activities. They should practice preventive foot care to avoid developing foot ulcers from the combination of sensory neuropathy and mechanical, chemical or …

Wound in THIS part of the body that just won’t heal? It could be a sign of diabetes

11 Dec

From the Express news article: DIABETES patients may suffer from numbness or a loss of sensation in the feet. This could make wounds slower to heal, and may lead to amputation. Diabetes patients could suffer foot problems Patients may have neuropathy – numbness in the foot Wounds harder to feel May lead to infections High blood sugar levels in diabetes …

Ipswich Hospital praised for successfully tackling needless diabetic foot amputations

07 Dec

From the Ipswich Star news article: The College of Podiatry has praised the trust for its work in successfully reducing the number of diabetics needlessly undergoing amputations. In 2010, Ipswich Hospital launched a programme to promote foot checks for diabetes inpatients. Videos teaching staff how to check feet were shown in all wards and monthly random audits were carried out …

Diabetic foot ulcer mobile detection system using smart phone thermal camera: a feasibility study

17 Nov

From the NCBI news article: Nowadays, the whole world is being concerned with a major health problem, which is diabetes. A very common symptom of diabetes is the diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). The early detection of such foot complications can protect diabetic patients from any dangerous stages that develop later and may require foot amputation. This work aims at building …

True impact of diabetic foot ulcers

16 Nov

From the Science Daily news article: The prognosis for people with an infected diabetic foot ulcer is worse than was previously thought, according to new research. More than half the patients in the research study did not see their ulcer heal over a year — and one in seven had to have part or all of their foot amputated. Foot …

A Step Towards Good Health

15 Nov

From the Diabetes Canada news article: Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications. Diabetes can cause nerve damage (also known as diabetes peripheral neuropathy – DPN) and poor blood flow or circulation to the legs and feet (also known as peripheral arterial disease – PAD). As a result, people with diabetes are …

Government of Canada welcomes the creation of a First Nations program to lower risks of diabetes-related foot complications in Manitoba First Nations

06 Oct

From the Newswire news article: The Government of Canada believes that the best health outcomes for Indigenous peoples will be achieved through programs that are designed, developed and led by Indigenous communities. On behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Member of Parliament, today joined Manitoba …

Type 2 diabetes warning – how the weather could increase risk of THIS complication

14 Sep

From the Express news article: TYPE 2 diabetes complications can include foot ulcers which can go unnoticed by people with the condition. People with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing problems with their feet, due to the damage raised blood sugars can cause to sensation and circulation. Now a footwear company has warned warm wet weather increases the …

Type 2 diabetes breakthrough – app could detect THIS dangerous complication

11 Sep

From the Express news article: TYPE 2 diabetes can cause considerable complications if it is not managed effectively. One of the complications of the condition are foot ulcers. Estimates indicate that as many as one-third of people with the disease will develop at least one foot ulcer over the course of their lifetime. People with diabetes have a much greater …