In the present study, type II diabetic patients (hazard ratio [HR] 1.44; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11–1.86) have significantly higher risk of developing PUB after adjustments for possible ...

A diabetic ulcer describes a slow-healing wound that commonly appears on the feet. It is a complication of diabetes that often stems from a lack of sensation or blood flow in the affected area.

Diabetic foot ulcers can be slow to heal and prone to recurring. A new study employed an existing method, used on burns patients, to assess the degree of water loss from the skin and found that it was ...

Researchers from Singapore have recently introduced a mobile application that teaches diabetes patients about diabetic foot ulcers and self foot care. Developed in consultation with clinicians from ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Key Takeaways People with diabetes have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases like ...

A recent ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science study examined the biogenic amines and small-molecule metabolites in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) wound exudates to identify their potential roles in ...

Dry, cracked feet in diabetes can signal nerve damage or poor circulation. Experts explain the causes, risks, and essential ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who have been infected with the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes later on as people who do not have signs ...

An ischemic ulcer is a chronic wound that occurs due to a lack of blood supply in an area of the body, such as the legs. They usually affect older adults and people with certain health conditions. The ...

The National Health Insurance (NHI) program in Taiwan, started in 1995, covers over 99% of Taiwan's 23 million population. The NHI Research Database (NHIRD), established by both of the Bureau of NHI ...