Correlates of calcaneal quantitative ultrasound parameters in patients with diabetes: the study on the assessment of determinants of muscle and bone strength abnormalities in diabetes [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE: Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) provides an estimate of bone mineral density (BMD) and also evaluates bone quality, which has been related to increased fracture risk in people with diabetes.
Alessi, Elena +11 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Si3N4‐enhanced bioactive nanostructured adhesive wrap enables rapid conduit formation in wet environments, simplifying surgical procedures. Incorporated Si3N4 undergoes controlled hydrolysis within nanofibers, multi‐directionally modulating the peripheral nerve repair microenvironment for effective suture‐free repair.
Pengchao Ma +10 more
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Screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in resource-limited settings
Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, 2023 Background Diabetic neuropathy is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and a major risk factor for diabetes-related lower-extremity complications.
Ken Munene Nkonge +2 more
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Challenges in Diabetic Micro-Complication Management: Focus on Diabetic Neuropathy
International Journal of Translational Medicine, 2021 The progression of diabetes leads to macro and microvascular complications, including diabetic neuropathy, which is the most prevalent microvascular complication with diabetes.
Prawej Ansari +3 more
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Growth Hormone‐Loaded 3D Printed Silk Fibroin‐Cellulose Dressings for Ischemic Wounds
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.3D‐printed wound dressings combining carboxymethyl cellulose, silk fibroin, and growth hormone accelerate healing in diabetic ulcers. These bioactive, customizable dressings enhance angiogenesis, cellular proliferation, and immune modulation. Proteomic analysis reveals activation of regenerative pathways and reduced fibrosis, highlighting their ...
Maria Pita‐Vilar +7 more
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Diabetes in Sub Saharan Africa 1999-2011: Epidemiology and Public Health Implications. A Systematic Review. [PDF]
, 2011 Diabetes prevalence is increasing globally, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no exception. With diverse health challenges, health authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa and international donors need robust data on the epidemiology and impact of diabetes in order to ...
Hall, Victoria +3 more
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Recent advances in diagnostics have accelerated the development of miniaturized wearable technologies for the continuous monitoring of diseases. This paradigm is shifting healthcare away from invasive, centralized blood tests toward decentralized monitoring, using alternative body biofluids.
Lanka Tata Rao +2 more
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Prospects for the application of transcranial magnetic stimulation in diabetic neuropathy
Neural Regeneration Research, 2021 Encouraging results have been reported for the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation-based nerve stimulation in studies of the mechanisms of neurological regulation, nerve injury repair, and nerve localization.
Xi Xu, Dong-Sheng Xu
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The Veterans Affairs Neuropathy Scale: A Reliable, Remote Polyneuropathy Exam. [PDF]
, 2019 Introduction: Polyneuropathy (PN) complaints are common, prompting many referrals for neurologic evaluation. To improve access of PN care in distant community clinics, we developed a telemedicine service (patient-clinician interactions using real-time ...
Jamal, Nasheed I +3 more
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Depression in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes: associations with hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and poor treatment adherence. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundWe hypothesize that depression in type 2 diabetes might be associated with poor glycemic control, in part due to suboptimal self-care. We tested this hypothesis by examining the associations of depression with clinical and laboratory findings ...
Chan, Juliana Cn +15 more
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