Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes that results in significant
morbidity and mortality. Mortality rates associated with the development of a DFU are …

Chronic, non-healing wounds place a significant burden on patients and healthcare
systems, resulting in impaired mobility, limb amputation, or even death. Chronic wounds …

There may be significant deficiencies in the knowledge among nurses, 38–40 an issue
recognised by many. 41 A survey of community nurses in Ireland found that more than half …

Diabetic foot ulcer is a preventable complication of diabetes that imposes a significant
burden on the community. It leads to amputation and increased disability if left untreated and …

Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers place a significant
burden on the healthcare system and in some cases, have 5-year mortality rates …

Background While rapid healing of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is highly desirable to avoid
infections, amputations and life-threatening complications, DFUs often respond poorly to …

The management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) remains a challenge, and there is continuing
uncertainty concerning optimal approaches to wound healing. The International Working …

The skin is the largest organ in the body, fulfilling a variety of functions and acting as a
barrier for internal organs against external insults. As for extensive or irreversible damage …

Amnion and chorion allografts have shown great promise in healing diabetic foot ulcers
(DFUs). Results from an interim analysis of 40 patients have demonstrated the accelerated …

Background Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a chronic, refractory disease in need of
multidisciplinary endeavour, miscellaneous strategies have been adopted to address this …