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Stem/progenitor cell assays can predict wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers

Stem/Progenitor Cells Can Predict Wound Healing

Assays during first weeks of care can predict wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
Telemedicine monitoring is not associated with any significant difference in amputation or healing

Questions Raised for Telemedical Monitoring of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

No significant difference versus standard care for amputation, healing; but increase in mortality seen
A new study suggests that runners over the age of 30 who transition from traditional running shoes to minimalist shoes should do so cautiously to avoid injury. The findings are scheduled to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AAOS: Minimalist Running Shoes May Need Longer Transition

People over 30 may take more time to safely adjust to 'minimalist' shoes
An ultrasound technique is showing early promise as a quick and minimally-invasive treatment for plantar fasciitis. The findings were scheduled for presentation at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology

SIR: Ultrasound Tx Relieves Pain in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Patients found relief from foot pain in short study, but longer trials are needed