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Rifampicin and clarithromycin (extended release) versus rifampicin and streptomycin for limited Buruli ulcer lesions: a randomised, open-label, non-inferiority phase 3 trial [PDF]

Lancet, The, 2020
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans infection that damages the skin and subcutis. It is most prevalent in western and central Africa and Australia.
William Thompson, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Estelle Marion   +2 more
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Routine bacterial culture of proximal bone specimens during minor amputation in patients with diabetes‐related foot infections has little clinical utility in predicting re‐operation or ulcer healing

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2022
Background Trans‐phalangeal and trans‐metatarsal amputation, collectively termed ‘minor amputations' are important procedures for managing infections of diabetes‐related foot ulcers (DFU).
Kimberly Voon, Uyen G. Vo, Robert Hand, Jonathan Hiew, Jens Carsten Ritter, Emma J. Hamilton, Laurens Manning   +6 more
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Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technique pricking blood therapy for the chronic skin ulcer of lower limb (特色中医护理技术引血疗法在下肢慢性疮疡中的应用浅谈)

中西医结合护理, 2021
The pricking blood therapy is a Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing technique which shows the effect of dredging channels and reliving blood stasis. In the treatment of chronic skin ulcer of lower limb, the Traditional Chinese Medicine pricking blood ...
WANG Guiying (王桂英), LI Xiaoqing (李晓庆), WANG Guangyu (王广宇), CHEN Weixin (陈玮欣), LIU Jie (刘杰), XU Xuying (徐旭英)   +5 more
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Solitary cecal ulcer - case report and treatment options according to literature review [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2022
Introduction. Solitary cecal ulcer is a benign and extremely rare disease, as less than 300 cases have been reported so far. The etiology is unknown, and it can be diagnosed by pathohistological examination.
Kunkin Vanja, Ognjenović Aleksandar
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Functional and metabolic activity of blood neutrophilic granulocytes in children with erosive and ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum with detected Helicobacter pylori infection

Медицинская иммунология, 2023
The Helicobacter pylori bacterium is currently considered one of the leading etiopathogenetic factors in the formation of gastric and duodenal ulcer in children and adults.
I. S. Litvinova, O. A. Kolenchukova
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Infection with Mansonella perstans Nematodes in Buruli Ulcer Patients, Ghana. [PDF]

, 2014
During August 2010-December 2012, we conducted a study of patients in Ghana who had Buruli ulcer, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, and found that 23% were co-infected with Mansonella perstans nematodes; 13% of controls also had M. perstans infection. M.
Alexander Debrah, Asio, Awadzi, Benbow, Bernhard Fleischer, Birte Kretschmer, Denham, Fred S. Sarfo, Gisela Bretzel, Hoerauf, Johnson, Justice Abotsi, Kabiru M. Abass, Lavender, Mabel Sarpong Duah, Marc Jacobsen, Marcus Beissner, Mark Wansbrough-Jones, Marsollier, Marsollier, Michael Frimpong, Ohene Adjei, Onapa, Richard O. Phillips, Simonsen, Wansbrough-Jones, William Thompson, Williamson, Yaw Ampem-Amoako   +28 more
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Efficacy of autologous smashed follicular dermal graft and epidermal cell suspension in the treatment of chronic nonhealing trophic ulcers in Hansen's patients

Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2021
Context: Plantar ulcers occur in patients with leprosy not because of the disease but because of its neuropathic effects on the skin on the feet. Neuropathy increases the risk of trauma to patients' feet, leading to the development of ulcers.
M Dheemant, Harikishan Kumar Yadalla, Belliappa Pemmanda Raju   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Developing a pressure ulcer risk factor minimum data set and risk assessment framework [PDF]

, 2014
AIM: To agree a draft pressure ulcer risk factor Minimum Data Set to underpin the development of a new evidenced-based Risk Assessment Framework.BACKGROUND: A recent systematic review identified the need for a pressure ulcer risk factor Minimum Data Set ...
Bader, Dan L, Berlowitz, Dan, Coleman, Susanne, Cuddigan, Janet, Dealey, Carol, Dowding, Dawn, Farrin, Amanda, Gefen, Amit, Jude, Edward, Keen, Justin, McGinnis, Elizabeth, Muir, Delia, Nelson, E Andrea, Nixon, Jane, Oomens, Cees W J, Schols, Jos M G A, Schoonhoven, Lisette, Stubbs, Nikki, Vowden, Peter, Wilson, Lyn   +19 more
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Mapping the global distribution of Buruli ulcer: a systematic review with evidence consensus

The Lancet Global Health, 2019
Summary: Background: Buruli ulcer can cause disfigurement and long-term loss of function. It is underdiagnosed and under-reported, and its current distribution is unclear.
Hope Simpson, MSc, Kebede Deribe, PhD, Earnest Njih Tabah, PhD, Adebayo Peters, Issaka Maman, PhD, Michael Frimpong, PhD, Edwin Ampadu, MD, Richard Phillips, MD, Paul Saunderson, MD, Rachel L Pullan, PhD, Jorge Cano, PhD   +10 more
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Development and Pilot Testing of a Diabetes Foot Care and Complications Questionnaire for Adults with Diabetes in Oman: The Diabetic Foot Disease and Foot Care Questionnaire

Oman Medical Journal, 2020
Objectives: Diabetic foot disease causes substantial morbidity and mortality, but it can be prevented. Our study examined the frequency of diabetes-related foot problems and foot self-care practices, as reported by consecutive patients attending primary ...
Ibrahim S. Al-Busaidi, Nadia N. Abdulhadi3 and , Kirsten J. Coppell   +2 more
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