Jan. 31, 2003 — Maggot therapy is more successful in debriding nonhealing ulcers than is continued conventional care, according to the results of a retrospective review published in the February issue ...

Living with diabetes means constantly keeping an eye on things that most people never have to think twice about. Blood sugar levels, skin changes, foot checks, and meal planning become a way of life.

A topical cream that helps regulate macrophage activity was effective in treating diabetic foot ulcers, a clinical trial reported. In 236 patients with foot ulcers treated for 16 weeks, the proportion ...

A hydrogel that is adept at helping the body heal may also be particularly good at treating wounds related to diabetes. A hydrogel invented at Rice University that is adept at helping the body heal ...

Background: Diabetes is becoming one of the most common chronic diseases, and ulcers are its most serious complication. Beginning with neuropathy, the subsequent foot wounds frequently lead to lower ...

Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds - wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds contain bacteria, which, if not detected and removed, can lead to severe ...

A simple stress ball has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety and pain during sharp debridement commonly used in nursing homes to promote wound healing. Previous research found that squeezing a ...

The FDA has approved the sale of the Dermapace System, the first shock wave device intended to treat diabetic foot ulcers. The FDA has approved the sale of the Dermapace System, the first shock wave ...

Maggot therapy has been used in the field of medicine since ancient times. It was popularized during the world wars due to frequent soldier injuries. Despite the patients’ reluctance in using this ...

FDA Logo The Dermapace System is the first shock wave device intended to treat diabetic foot ulcers The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing clearance of the Dermapace System ...