How do you handle people obsessed with leg sores? First, remind them that all ulcers are not pressure ulcers. There are three major types of ulcers that occur on the lower legs and feet. The majority ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – September 5, 2006 -- Untreated diabetic leg ulcers may result in amputations. According to the Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics will require an amputation (below the ...

Previous studies have indicated that 5 percent of the individuals in the US with diabetic foot ulcers need a major leg amputation. Most individuals fear leg amputation more than death. However, the ...

A new digital wound care module assists clinicians in selecting appropriate dressings and generating standardized treatment ...

Researchers confirm that neuropathy and ischaemia are two main factors that result in diabetic foot ulcer with significant impairment of quality of life.

A recent assessment of 785 million outpatient visits by people with diabetes in the United States between 2007 and 2013 suggested that diabetic foot ulcers and associated infections constitute a ...

Foot sores that don't heal can be a sign of serious health problems. Learn about 5 common diseases that cause painful ulcers and how to spot them early. Foot sores and ulcers are not only a matter of ...

Health regulators have required Johnson & Johnson to add a new warning to its diabetes drug Invokana over increased risk for foot and leg amputations. Higher Incidence Of Leg And Foot Amputations In ...