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Biomarkers to predict outcomes in diabetic foot ulcers
Studies attempting to predict the healing outcome of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) have investigated various biological materials and recovered molecules that may aid in discriminating wounds that will heal and those that will not heal. This graphical abstract captures the commonly studied classes of biomarkers in the context of DFUs.
Julie Okiro +6 more
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Outpatient care for venous leg ulceration in Germany: A retrospective claims data analysis
Summary Background and objectives Outpatient care of venous leg ulcers (VLU) is a problem of high medical and health economic relevance. Treatment is often inconsistent and not guideline‐compliant. The project Ulcus Cruris Care investigated the VLU outpatient care situation in Germany.
Lisa Weller +9 more
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Four Layer Bandage Versus Two Layer Bandage in Management of Venous Leg Ulcers [PDF]
Background: Venous leg ulcers are the most prevalent kind of leg ulcers. The key to managing venous ulcers is lowering ambulatory venous hypertension (AVH), which lowers edema and inflammation in the leg and, if kept at optimal venous pressure, promotes ...
Hossam Tawfeek +3 more
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Therapies for Cardiovascular‐Kidney‐Liver‐Metabolic Syndrome: Reappraisal of Fibrates
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH) frequently coexist and share overlapping pathophysiology, forming the proposed cardiovascular‐kidney‐liver‐metabolic (CKLM) syndrome.
Virginia Anagnostopoulou +5 more
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Chinese version and reliability and validity test of Venous Leg Ulcer Self⁃Efficacy Tool
ObjectiveTo translate the Venous Leg Ulcer Self⁃efficacy Tool(VeLUSET) into Chinese,and to test its reliability and validity.MethodsAfter obtaining the authorization of the author of the original scale,the English version of VeLUSET was translated,back ...
SHAN Hui +4 more
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Risk Factors and Clinical Severity in Chronic Venous Disease: A New Look
Genetic factors, such as gender and positive family history, were associated with the occurrence of mild‐stage disease (CEAP C1–3). Obesity, lack of exercise, and working more than 8 h in a sitting or standing position are strongly associated with severe venous disease (CEAP C4–6).
Éva Badak +6 more
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Determinant Factors of Self‐Care Deficit in People With Chronic Wounds: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Aims To identify and synthesise the scientific evidence on determinants of self‐care deficits in people with chronic wounds. Design Scoping review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Methods This scoping review was conducted by a review team responsible for study screening, data extraction and synthesis.
Janislei Soares Dantas +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background More than one in 10 patients experience harm in hospital, and patients with communication support needs are at higher risk. Patients and their carers are well‐placed to provide insights into patient safety incidents that may result in harm, which is essential to improving patient safety in hospitals.
Rebecca Sullivan +3 more
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Thirty Years of Autologous Platelet Concentrates: From Platelet‐Rich Plasma to Platelet‐Rich Fibrin
This review highlights the 30 years of evolution of APCs, with a focus on their clinical applications and recent technological advancements. ABSTRACT Nearly three decades have now passed since autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) were introduced into clinical practice.
Richard J. Miron +7 more
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Epidemiology of chronic leg ulcer
Background: Chronic ulcer is a chronic wound that shows no tendency to heal after 3 months of appropriate treatment or is still not fully healed at 12 months.
Mohammad Abdel-Megid EL Khayyat +3 more
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