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Smart insole can double as lifesaving technology for diabetic patients

05 Oct

Date: October 4, 2019 Source: Stevens Institute of Technology Summary: Researchers are developing a graphene sensing system that detects early signs of foot ulcers before they form so people living with diabetes can access preventative healthcare and confidently manage their health. Stevens Institute of Technology has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Bonbouton, giving the cutting-edge health and technology company …

Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons offer tips for diabetic foot care

13 Nov

From the AOFAS media release: Foot Health for National Diabetes Awareness Month ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — November is National Diabetes Month, a time to focus on a disease that affects over 30 million people in the US. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) raises awareness around the potential foot complications caused by diabetes and offers tips on how to …

These 6 Changes In Your Feet Could Indicate Health Problems

04 Sep

From the Medical Daily news article: Sometimes, you need to look down to know what’s up. Your feet can be extremely helpful in sending health signals to let you know about an underlying disease or medical condition. “Many, many people with diabetes are diagnosed first because of foot problems,” said Marlene Reid, a foot specialist based in Illinois. “Signs of …

Diabetes foot care: Ignorance, poor referral fuel diabetic limb amputations in Nigeria

29 Aug

From the vanguard news article: Stakeholders have called for more awareness and capacity building to tackle the increasing prevalence of diabetes and its complications even as they identified ignorance and lack of prompt referral as factors fueling amputation among diabetic patients. The experts who gathered at the 5th annual International Podiatry and Diabetes Foot Care workshop organised by Rainbow Specialist …

Media release: Foot Health Awareness Month

01 May

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, May 1, 2018) — Feet are both a critical component of, and a sensitive gauge of our current health status, yet people tend to overlook them until they are in pain. May is Foot Health Awareness Month, a good time to reflect on their importance. The average person takes about 10,000 steps every day. Pain …

Get a Grip on Your Gait — Choosing the Right Running Shoes for You

09 Feb

From the SoMd news article: Running shouldn’t be painful. Typically, outside of normal muscle strain, if you’re in pain while running, you are probably doing it wrong. “So many people go out and try to run, but they don’t have good form and they don’t have the proper shoe, so they come back saying, ‘oh, that hurt!’ And then they …

Global Outlook for Foot Care Products Market by Key Trends and Analysis 2025

05 Feb

From the Open PR news article: From blisters to ingrown toenails to arthritis, injured feet present a public health concern. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) reports that approximately 43.1 million residents in the U.S. suffer from foot problems, which nearly equals to 1 in every 6 people. Foot care products include all products involved in the preventive and …

Windsor couple brings home unwanted souvenir from trip

26 Jan

From the Windsor news article: A Windsor woman has a warning to travelers heading to tropical climates after claiming to have contracted Larva Migrans. As for advice for other travelers to the sunny south, Stephens suggests if your feet become incredibly itchy while on holiday, get it checked out right away. She also suggests you check with your resort to …

Free foot care pilot project in Abbotsford, B.C. showing positive signs for patients

09 Jan

From the Globe and Mail article: The program in Abbotsford, about an hour’s drive east of Vancouver, is studying the impact of providing a free foot clinic to vulnerable patients in the dialysis unit. Poor circulation paired with neuropathy, a lack of sensation in the feet, means these patients are prone to developing open wounds and infections that put them …

FDA approves first shock wave device made to heal wounds

04 Jan

From the Engadget news article: The Dermapace System claims it can speed healing of diabetic foot ulcers. Using “acoustic shock waves” to promote healing isn’t just for Overwatch, as Sanuwave has obtained FDA approval for its Dermapace System (Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression = PACE). Its approval is specifically to help heal foot ulcers in diabetic patients, where damage to blood …