"Diabetic Foot"
Evaluation of the Effect of Vivostat Platelet Rich Fibrin(PRF) in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers The ASCEND Study: A Study to Investigate the Safety and Clinical Effect of Nexagon to Treat Slow Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers The Effect Of ... [... more]
Clinical Trials |
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention
Official Health Resources and Services Administration Web site of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) is a comprehensive program that can dramatically reduce lower extremity amputations in ... [... more]
hrsa.gov |
Total Contact Cast: What It Is and Why It's Used
A total contact cast is a fiberglass shell with a bar on the bottom. The shell fits your leg and foot very closely. It touches, or is in contact with, your whole foot--that's why it is called a total contact cast. The bar on the bottom keeps ... [... more]
Family Doctor |
Diabetic Ulcer (Neurogenic Ulcer)
Diabetic Ulcer (Neurogenic Ulcer): Condition information and pictures for adults - Overview. Neurogenic ulcers, also known as diabetic ulcers, are ulcers that occur most commonly on the bottom of the foot. People... A neurogenic ulcer begins with ... [... more]
Visual Dx Health |
The Diabetic Foot and Risk: How to Prevent Losing Your Leg
Anyone who has ever had an elevated blood sugar level is at risk for foot complications. It may be as simple as knowing that once in your life (even during pregnancy) you have had an elevated blood sugar level. If so, you are at risk and must ... [... more]
Opthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society |
Diabetes care: 10 ways to avoid diabetes complications
Diabetes care. Take an active role. Find out about 10 strategies to prevent complications. Diabetes is a serious disease. Following your diabetes treatment plan takes round-the-clock commitment. But your efforts are worthwhile. Careful diabetes ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Warning for Regranex-Cream for Leg and Foot Ulcers
A boxed warning has been added to the label of Regranex Gel 0.01% (becaplermin) to address the increased risk of cancer death in patients who use three or more tubes of the product. On June 6, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... [... more]
Food & Drug Administration |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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Diabetes Dictionary
Defines more than 300 diabetes-related terms. Includes illustrations. Home : Diabetes A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Diabetes Dictionary This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. It is designed ... [... more]
Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime
Do you want to avoid serious foot problems that can lead to a toe, foot, or leg amputation? Foot care is very important for each person with diabetes, but especially if you have: Nerve damage can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. You may ... [... more]
ndep.nih.gov |
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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