Diabetes is a growing concern worldwide. In the United States, approximately one in 10 adults is living with the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that one in ...

Osteomyelitis is an infection in your bone. Osteomyelitis in your foot or ankle often develops because you have a wound on your foot that isn’t healing. You can develop osteomyelitis even if you can’t ...

The US has a diabetic wound problem. An estimated 1 million patients with diabetes in the US develop a foot ulcer annually. These patients have a 15-fold increased risk for amputation; the American ...

Pairing esmolol hydrochloride topical gel treatment with standard wound care resulted in significantly greater diabetic foot wound closure compared to standard wound care alone, the results of a ...

Leg pain, cramps and lingering foot wounds are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. Getty Images ...

New research suggests there may be a more effective method to detect bacteria during wound debridement. Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds -- wounds that do not heal after a few ...

Wound care and prevention are essential for people with diabetes. Without timely and effective care, wounds could get worse and potentially lead to limb amputation. But an effective over-the-counter ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with high transepidermal water loss at the closure of a diabetic foot ulcer wound had greater odds for ...

Living in the mountains has its perks, but also its challenges. If you have diabetes, one challenge you can’t afford to overlook is taking care of your feet. For most people, a blister or cut is no ...

Q: What should you assess when a patient is being discharged from a post-acute long-term care setting with a wound? A: It is important to know what outcome to expect when a patient with a wound is ...

Mohs surgery is a precise technique for treating skin cancer, where the surgeon removes thin layers of skin, examining each one under a microscope for cancer cells. This process continues until no ...

If you have diabetes, it’s essential that you pay special attention to the health of your feet. Diabetes can increase your risk of foot problems because high blood sugar can contribute to nerve damage ...