Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower extremities is a chronic illness predominantly
of atherosclerotic aetiology, associated to traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors. It is …

Wound management is a challenging and costly problem that is growing in importance as
people are living longer. Instrumental methods are increasingly being relied upon to provide …

Objective Diabetes‐related foot ulceration (DFU) is a common limb‐threatening condition,
which is complex and subsequently challenging to manage. The aim of this study was to …

Background Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide.
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) occur in over 10% of diabetic patients and are associated with …

Abnormal, persistent inflammation after bypass surgery could prevent healing of an
ischaemic foot lesion. In 37 patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)(Rutherford Grade …

Background Foot ulceration is the most frequently recognized lower extremity complication
in diabetic patients. Predicting wound healing is an essential step in the management of …

Sutherlandia frutescens is a medicinal plant, indigenous to South Africa, used to treat a
number of conditions, including Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and immune disorders. It is thought …

Background: Evidence-based learning systems built on prediction models can support
wound care community nurses (WCCNs) during diabetic foot ulcer care sessions. Several …

Purpose of study: To investigate toe systolic blood pressure and/or toe-brachial pressure
index in predicting healing post minor diabetic foot amputations. Key methods: A systematic …

Background & Aims: Toe Systolic Blood Pressures (TSPs) and Toe-Brachial Indices (TBIs)
have been identified as useful adjuncts in the identification of pedal ischemia, peripheral …