Although the prevalence of diabetes has increased over the last two decades, the incidence of diabetic foot infections among hospitalized adults has decreased, according to a study published in the ...

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 ...

Scientists have uncovered new clues about why diabetic foot infections can become so severe and difficult to treat. By ...

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 ...

Invasive systemic infection is a major complication of diabetic foot ulcers and is associated with increased mortality, according to data from a retrospective cohort study. Researchers recommend ...

It’s a condition born of too much sugar, but the news is not so sweet. Diabetes is on the rise among adults and children across the United States and many parts of the world, making it one of the ...

Patients with complications of diabetes have an increased risk of surgical site infections after foot and ankle surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Infection of bone usually occurs by contiguous spread from soft tissue. This process usually takes days or weeks, and is uncommon in acute infections. In most centers, approximately 20% of patients ...

It is estimated that 25 million people are affected by diabetes in the US. One in three Americans born in 2000 will develop diabetes sometime during their lifetime. It is caused by elevated sugar.

Diabetic foot, a serious yet preventable complication, arises from prolonged high blood sugar damaging nerves and blood flow. This leads to vulnerable feet, infections, and ulcers that can result in ...

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 ...

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 ...