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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 +7 more
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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 +3 more
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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 +3 more
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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 +5 more
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An audit to determine the clinical effectiveness of a pathway for managing wound infection [PDF]
, 2015 Prevention of wound infection is a key objective in the planning of care for patients with wounds. The potential for wound infection, particularly in chronic wounds that are heavily contaminated with bacteria, can be high (Bowler et al, 2001).
Stephenson, John, Grothier, Lorraine
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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 +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 +9 more
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The Importance of Hydration in Wound Healing: Reinvigorating the clinical perspective [PDF]
, 2016 Balancing skin hydration levels is important as any disruption in skin integrity will result in disturbance of the dermal water balance. The discovery that a moist wound healing environment actively supports the healing response when compared to a dry ...
Cutting, K. F. +7 more
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Clinical usage of honey as a wound dressing: An update [PDF]
, 2004 Honey is an ancient treatment that is increasingly earning its place in modern wound care. Evidence suggests it compares with other dressings in terms of its antibacterial properties, ease of use and ability to promote a moist ...
Molan, Peter C.
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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 +10 more
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