May 23, 2012 — Correct multidisciplinary treatment of common diabetic foot infections can reduce amputations, according to guidelines for diagnosis and treatment issued by the Infectious Diseases ...

Guidelines, pathways, and checklists should be in place to evaluate patients with diabetes who are hospitalized for any reason. Patients should have their shoes, slippers, and socks removed and their ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new guidance is an update to the 2019 International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines. These ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A biopsy of the bone can help doctors determine what antibiotic is the best to use in treating diabetic patients with serious foot infections, according to findings ...

Learn essential daily habits for diabetes foot care to prevent wounds and infections, manage nerve damage, and protect your mobility.

Viruses may be getting a lot of bad press lately, but it’s important to remember that there are some species that may be helpful to us. Bacteriophages (or just phages) are viruses that prey on ...

Diabetes is a multifaceted condition that can result in severe complications, including limb loss. Two major concerns are poor circulation and diminished sensation in the feet, which heighten the risk ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mycobacterial infections of the foot and ankle are rare among patients with diabetic foot infections. No ...

Texas has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country, with more than 2.7 million Texans diagnosed with the condition. About one in six people in San Antonio have type 2 diabetes, and a third ...

Diabetes is a multifaceted condition that can result in severe complications, including limb loss. Two major concerns are poor circulation and diminished sensation in the feet, which heighten the risk ...