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 +6 more
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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) +5 more
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Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, 2020 Diabetes is a systemic disease that has achieved epidemic proportions in modern society. Ulcers and infections are common complications in the feet of patients with advanced stages of the disease, and are the main cause of amputation of the lower limb ...
Ricardo Cardenuto Ferreira
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Foot Care among Diabetes Patients: A Concept Analysis
Nurse Media: Journal of Nursing, 2023 Background: The concept analysis of “foot care” is essential for expanding the nursing knowledge base, synthesizing a broader theoretical concept, and guiding more effective care for diabetes patients with and without diabetic foot ulcers (DFU).
Parliani Parliani +2 more
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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]
, 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.
Abass, KM +31 more
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Inter-rater reliability of the EPUAP pressure ulcer classification system using photographs [PDF]
, 2004 Background. Many classification systems for grading pressure ulcers are discussed in the literature. Correct identification and classification of a pressure ulcer is important for accurate reporting of the magnitude of the problem, and for timely ...
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A multicentre prospective randomised controlled clinical trial comparing the effectiveness and cost of a static air mattress and alternating air pressure mattress to prevent pressure ulcers in nursing home residents [PDF]
, 2019 Background: Pressure ulcers are a global issue and substantial concern for healthcare systems. Various types of support surfaces that prevent pressure ulcer are available.
Anrys, Charlotte +5 more
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Advanced Biomedical Research, 2023 Background: Scrophularia striata Boiss. (S. striata) is a flowering plant with several therapeutic properties including antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and wound-healing activity.
Mohsen Minaiyan +3 more
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Helicobacter pylori virulence factors in duodenal ulceration: A primary cause or a secondary infection causing chronicity [PDF]
, 2006 Reports from countries with a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori. (H pylori) infection do not show a proportionately high prevalence of duodenal ulceration, suggesting the possibility that H pylori cannot be a primary cause of duodenal ulceration. It
Hobsley, M, Holton, J, Tovey, FI
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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 +10 more
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