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Showing 1 to 20 of 53 for “"Diabetic foot"”.
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Diabetic foot: microbiology, pathogenesis and glycan studies
… of morbidity and mortality around the world. Diabetic foot infections remain one of the major complications leading to a leg loss every 3 seconds due to amputations causing mental trauma and distress. In diabetic foot ulcers aerobes, anaerobes and fungus often interact with each other and form …
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Predicting Outcomes in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
… factors of key outcomes and management of diabetic patients with foot ulcers. In Chapter 1 we present a broad review of the topic emphasising the pathophysiology and principles of management of the diabetic foot. It has been published as a chapter of the book “Mechanisms of Vascular …
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The microbiology of diabetic foot infections: a Ghanaian perspective
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), a major complication of both types 1 and 2 diabetes, develops in about 15–25% of people living with the disease. In Ghana, DFUs contribute to most hospital admissions (53%) among diabetics with high rates of amputation (33.3%) and death (8.8%). Diabetic foot ulcers are …
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Early-Detection of Diabetic Foot Ulceration using Thermal Images
… author's research into the early detection of diabetic foot ulceration using infrared imaging. This project may contribute to better treatment and potentially help to avoid a significant amount of amputations and deaths. An experimental infrared system was developed and successfully tested …
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A laser plantar pressure sensor for the diabetic foot
… is concerned with the design and building of a foot pressure system capable of measuring the pressure distribution underneath the diabetic foot. The system is developed to have a higher resolution and be more cost-effective than existing commercial systems.<br/><br/>The biomechanics of the foot …
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Liquid crystal thermography in neuropathic assessment of the diabetic foot.
Primary aetiologic factors of diabetic foot disease include peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease. Assessment of circulation, neuropathy, and foot pressure is employed routinely to determine the risk of foot ulceration in the patient with diabetes mellitus. Routine neuropathic …
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Novel antimicrobial combinations for treatment against pathogens associated with infected diabetic foot ulcers
Many promising conventional antimicrobial agents have low permeability and restricted biodistribution, their encapsulation into efficient drug delivery carriers is crucial to increasing their bioavailability and retention time. Lipodisq® (LQ) nanoparticles consist of a circular phospholipid bilayer …
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Evaluating the Initial Management and Referral Process for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
… of the U.S. population is living with diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are one of the most prevalent and debilitating complications. One in four people with diabetes will develop a DFU at some point in their lifetime. The consequences of non-healing DFUs include risk of amputation, further …
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Assessment of the Impact of Loading Pressure on Endothelial Function in Diabetic Foot
… awareness and efforts to improve prevention, foot problems account for the most serious and costly complication of diabetes. High pressure and endothelial dysfunction are two major contributing elements in the development of diabetic foot ulceration. <b><br/></b><b><br/></b><b>Aim of the …
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Neuro-fuzzy based artificial sensation system for the early detection of diabetic foot pathology
Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-102).
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Economic Evaluation of Hospital？]based Home Care Services for Patients with Diabetic Foot Diseases
본 연구는 당뇨병성 족부질환자를 대상으로 가정간호서비스 연계군과 비연계군간의 비용-효과비를 비교함으로써 가정간호서비스에 대한 경제적 타당성을 규명하기 위해 시도된 후향적 조사연구이다. 연구 대상자는 2개 상급종합병원에서 당뇨병성 족부질환으로 조기퇴원한 가정간호서비스 연계 대상자 33명, 가정간호서비스 비연계 대상자 27명이며, 2008년에서 2009년 사이 의무기록상 진단코드가 E11.5 또는 E14.5로 등록된 입원환자 중에서 두 그룹간 치유기간과 비용에 대한 영향요인이 유사하게 편의 추출하였다. 자료 수집은 의무기록, 환자 …
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Non-invasive objective assessment of diabetic foot ulcer healing with blood perfusion and tissue oxygenation
… with a significant number suffering from diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), has always been a global concern. Although modern medical technologies are available to assist medical physician in wound diagnosis, the practicability of these techniques have yet to be critically assessed. Only a limited …
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An In-Shoe Laser Doppler Sensor for Assessing Plantar Blood Flow in the Diabetic Foot
… sensor for assessing plantar blood flow in the diabetic foot. Jonathan Edwin Cobb Plantar ulceration is a complication of the diabetic foot prevalent in adults with type 11 diabetes mellitus. Although neuropathy, microvascular disease and biornechanical factors are all implicated, the mechanism …
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Genetically Engineered Wound Dressing for Sensing and Treating Candida albicans Infections in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
A quarter of diabetics suffer from diabetic foot ulcers due to chronic nerve damage, a leading complication found in many patients. Symptoms cause changes in the skin's environment, leading to frequent cuts in the skin. This often results in recurrent foot ulcers that are at high risk of …
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The Journey Toward Engagement in Self-care Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
Background: Worldwide, diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the leading cause of emergency room admissions, long hospital stays, and long-term disability for individuals living with diabetes. Of all individuals with diabetes, 15–25 percent develop a DFU at some time in their lives; and 25 percent of these …
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Person-Centred caring towards improvement of diabetic foot care compliance in rural primary health care, KwaZulu-Natal
BACKGROUND The five-year mortality rate after a diabetic diabetic is higher than 40% globally. In KwaZulu-Natal, 2500 diabetic foot amputations are carried out per year. Only 7.8% of patients with diabetes undergo foot examinations within KwaZulu-Natal public health, while 90% are not educated …
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Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice
… practice. Specialist podiatry care is needed for foot related complications in diabetes and international guidance IWGDF (2019) has indicated LJM is a contributory risk factor in the development of diabetic foot ulcerations (DFU). However, the characteristics of foot related LJM are not well …
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The Effects of Diabetic Foot Care Education on Assessments and Behaviors among Adults with Diabetes Mellitus Experiencing Homelessness
… homelessness are at risk for preventable diabetic foot complications, including diabetic foot ulcers and non-traumatic lower extremity amputation. Several risk factors such as the lack of routine healthcare, insurance, nutritious meals, and access to diabetic foot self-care education, …
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Developing a single dressing containing both antifungal and antibacterial drugs for treating mixed infections in diabetic foot ulcers
The prevalence of chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is growing at an epidemic rate in the United Kingdom, with a high cost burden for the National Health Service and are prone to infections. Mixed bacterial-fungal infections are more complicated than single microbe infections with …
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