Diabetes isn’t just about high blood sugar; it can cause strange symptoms like dark skin patches (acanthosis nigricans), ...

With a bunch of diagnostic dead ends piling up, the doctors broadened their view of possibilities, newly considering cancers, ...

How do you handle people obsessed with leg sores? First, remind them that all ulcers are not pressure ulcers. There are three major types of ulcers that occur on the lower legs and feet. The ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – September 5, 2006 -- Untreated diabetic leg ulcers may result in amputations. According to the Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics will require an amputation (below ...

The FDA announced yesterday that it is conducting a safety review of Regranex Gel (becaplermin), a recombinant form of human platelet-derived growth factor used to heal foot and leg ulcers in ...

MEDICINE: Scientists say many amputations could be avoided. By Lauran Neergard THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – A stubbed toe can lead to having your foot amputated if you’re a longtime diabetic.

The diabetic foot ulcer model was more complicated and included 6 health states. The company presented base-case results with a time horizon of 1 year. The results showed that compared with ...

UrgoStart dressings should be considered for diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers because evidence shows they work better than standard dressings. They should not be used for non-venous leg ...