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Effects of Special Therapeutic Footwear on the Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Journal of Diabetes Research, 2022
Objective. To reduce diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) occurrence or recurrence, diabetic therapeutic footwear is widely recommended in clinical practice for at-risk patients. However, the effectiveness of therapeutic footwear is controversial.
Bo Luo, Yuying Cai, Dawei Chen, Chun Wang, Hui Huang, Lihong Chen, Yun Gao, Xingwu Ran   +7 more
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The Validity and Efficacy of a Preventative Intervention Model for Reducing Ulcer Recurrence in Diabetic Patients in Indonesia

SAGE Open Nursing, 2023
Introduction It is important to reduce foot problems by preventing the recurrence of ulcers in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. In Indonesia, interventions for the prevention of ulcer recurrence remain scarce.
Suriadi Jais RN, PhD, AWCS, WOC, CFC, Kharisma Pratama RN, MSN, WOCN, Jaka Pradika RN, MSN, WOCN, Haryanto Haryanto RN, PhD, WOCN   +3 more
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Risk Factors for Predicting Mortality and Amputation of Patients with Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections: Retrospective Analysis of 111 Cases from a Single Medical Center

Emergency Medicine International, 2023
Objective. Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare clinical infections with surgical emergencies having a high mortality rate. This study aimed to investigate risk factors for mortality and amputation of patients with NSTI. Methods.
Hanghui Cen, Ronghua Jin, Jun Yin, Xingang Wang   +3 more
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Preclinical evaluation of a commercially available biofilm disrupting wound lavage for musculoskeletal trauma

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2022
Background Treatment of open fractures remains a significant challenge in trauma care as these fractures are accompanied by extensive soft tissue damage, exposing the wound site to contaminants and increasing infection risk.
Michael E. Whitely, Sarah M. Helms, Preeti J. Muire, Alicia L. Lofgren, Rebecca A. Lopez, Joseph C. Wenke   +5 more
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Disease‐ and treatment‐related expectations, attitudes, and beliefs among adult patients initiating or switching biological therapies for psoriasis

JEADV Clinical Practice, 2023
Background The treatment expectations of patients with psoriasis are essential for clinical outcomes. Objectives To examine disease‐ and treatment related intra‐ and interpersonal factors and their relation to treatment expectations among patients with ...
Maria Clemmesen, Astrid‐Helene Ravn Jørgensen, Valdemar Wendelboe Nielsen, Nikolaj Holgersen, Christoffer Valdemar Nissen, Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen, Alexander Egeberg, Simon Francis Thomsen   +7 more
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The Pathogen Isolates in Chronic Wound Infections in Poland

Polish Journal of Microbiology, 2023
Chronic wound infection is one of the factors that hinder or prevent its healing. The incidence of infection may vary depending on the type of wound. It is estimated that clinically significant infection in diabetic foot syndrome occurs in up to 30% of ...
Malka Marcin, Krakowiecki Arkadiusz, Chojak Magdalena, Pławski Marek, Wądołek Mariusz, Wołowicz Agnieszka, Dyczewska Aleksandra, Paź Aleksandra, Pawlik Katarzyna, Grzela Tomasz   +9 more
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Characterization of the microenvironment of diabetic foot ulcers and potential drug identification based on scRNA-seq

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023
BackgroundDiabetes foot ulcers (DFUs) are a type of foot infection, ulcer, and/or deep tissue destruction caused by neuropathy and vascular disease in the distal extremities of diabetic patients. Its pathogenesis and its microenvironment are not entirely
Yao Li, Shuai Ju, Xiaoyan Li, Wenqiang Li, Siyuan Zhou, Siyuan Zhou, Guili Wang, Guili Wang, Yunmin Cai, Zhihui Dong, Zhihui Dong   +10 more
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Evaluation of the feasibility of 3D scanning to provide individualized compression therapies among healthy volunteer subjects

Veins and Lymphatics, 2018
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Michael Clark, Sue Hagelstein, Nia Jones
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FK506 increases susceptibility to musculoskeletal infection in a rodent model

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022
Background Delayed fracture healing caused by soft tissue loss can be resolved by the administration of a Th1 immunosuppressant, such as FK506. Additionally, open fractures are at high risk for infection.
Stefanie M. Shiels, Preeti J. Muire, Joseph C. Wenke   +2 more
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Observational retrospective study on the effectiveness of sequential graduated intermittent pneumatic compression therapy of lower limbs edema

Senses and Sciences, 2016
The main aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of sequential graduated intermittent pneumatic compression (SGIPC) therapy of lower limbs edema, regardless of its etiology.
Elena Toma, Valentina Vanzi
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