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There does not appear to be a clinically meaningful association between baseline or prospective hemoglobin A1c and wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers

Hemoglobin A1c Levels Not Tied to Wound Outcomes

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Findings among long-term study of patients with diabetic foot ulcers
Telemedicine follow-up enables more comprehensive diabetes foot ulcer care

Telemedicine Facilitates Diabetes Foot Ulcer Care

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However, home-based telemedicine posed some technical and logistic challenges
For patients with plantar verrucae

Needling No More Effective Than Debridement in Plantar Verrucae

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No difference between the groups in clearing of index verruca; needling intervention costs higher
Diabetic foot ulcers and diabetic foot infections are associated with increased risks of admission and outpatient visits

Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Infections Significantly Up Burden of Care

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Increased odds of direct ER referral, inpatient admission for diabetic foot ulcers, infections
Most non-foot specialist clinical faculty members at a large academic institution have poor or complete lack of knowledge of Charcot neuroarthropathy

Poor Knowledge of Charcot Neuroarthropathy Reported

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Clinicians with better knowledge of CN more likely to provide correct initial management
While shock-absorbing insoles may not help prevent injury

Little Evidence Shock-Absorbing Insoles Prevent Injury, Fracture

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But custom-made foot orthotics might help, researchers report
Stress and damage caused by walking or running could be a risk factor for melanoma on the soles of the feet

Soles of the Feet Should Also Be Checked for Skin Cancer

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Cutaneous melanoma is rare on feet, but often advanced when diagnosed
For patients with diabetic foot ulcers

Postural Instability Predicts Off-Loading Nonadherence in T2DM

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Better off-loading predicted by larger and more severe DFUs, more severe neuropathy, foot pain
Moderate stress encourages male bonding

Experimental Study Supports Health Effects of ‘Bromances’

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Study in rats extends previous findings demonstrating positive effects
For patients with diabetes and chronic diabetic foot ulcers

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy No Benefit for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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HBOT does not reduce indications for amputation or facilitate wound healing