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View article: The combined impact of chronic kidney disease and ulcer severity on incident cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes‐related foot ulceration
The combined impact of chronic kidney disease and ulcer severity on incident cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes‐related foot ulceration Open
In patients with diabetes‐related foot ulceration (DFU), ulcer severity and chronic kidney disease (CKD) portend worse outcomes. We evaluated the combined impact of a severe ulcer with CKD on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in p…
View article: Achievement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goals in patients with diabetes-related foot ulceration
Achievement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goals in patients with diabetes-related foot ulceration Open
Despite their elevated risk for cardiovascular complications, two-thirds of patients with diabetes-related foot ulceration in this contemporary real-world study were not achieving guideline-recommended goals for low-density lipoprotein cho…
View article: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification Models Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques: Systematic Review
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification Models Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques: Systematic Review Open
Background Diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU) is a common complication of diabetes, with a significant impact on survival, health care costs, and health-related quality of life. The prognosis of DFU varies widely among individuals. The…
View article: Unravelling the cardio-renal-metabolic-foot connection in people with diabetes-related foot ulceration: a narrative review
Unravelling the cardio-renal-metabolic-foot connection in people with diabetes-related foot ulceration: a narrative review Open
Diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU), a serious but preventable complication of diabetes, is a leading cause of hospitalisation, lower extremity amputation and disability worldwide. People with DFU have a greater burden of cardiovascular…
View article: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification Models Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classification Models Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques: Systematic Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU) is a common complication of diabetes, with a significant impact on survival, health care costs, and health-related quality of life. The prognosis of DFU varies widely among individuals. Th…
View article: Increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with deep and infected diabetes-related foot ulcers
Increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with deep and infected diabetes-related foot ulcers Open
Aims/hypothesis Diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, but the mechanisms remain unclear. Inflammation and infection are mediators of CVD, which may be important in DFU. Methods Prospective…
View article: Development of a Core Outcome Set for Studies Assessing Interventions for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration
Development of a Core Outcome Set for Studies Assessing Interventions for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration Open
OBJECTIVE Diabetes affects 537 million people globally, with 34% expected to develop foot ulceration in their lifetime. Diabetes-related foot ulceration causes strain on health care systems worldwide, necessitating provision of high-qualit…
View article: Development of a Core Outcome Set for studies assessing interventions for Diabetes- related Foot Ulceration
Development of a Core Outcome Set for studies assessing interventions for Diabetes- related Foot Ulceration Open
Objective:Diabetes mellitus affects 537 million people globally, with 34% expected to develop foot ulceration in their lifetime. Diabetes-related foot ulceration cause strain on healthcare systems worldwide, necessitating provision …
View article: A mouldable fibreglass backslab device as a novel approach to offload chronic plantar foot ulcers: A retrospective observational audit
A mouldable fibreglass backslab device as a novel approach to offload chronic plantar foot ulcers: A retrospective observational audit Open
Background Pressure offloading is a critical component of plantar foot ulcer management, including diabetes‐related foot ulcers (DFU). Conventional offloading options such as total contact casting and removable knee‐high walkers may be uns…
View article: Reliability of a Three-Dimensional Wound Camera for Measurement of Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers in a Clinical Setting
Reliability of a Three-Dimensional Wound Camera for Measurement of Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers in a Clinical Setting Open
View article: Diabetes-related foot disease: new insights with an antipodean focus
Diabetes-related foot disease: new insights with an antipodean focus Open
Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD), defined as ulceration, infection or destruction of tissues of the foot in a person with current or previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus, is associated with a heavy burden for both patients and the hea…
View article: The future of supportive care interventions for colorectal cancer survivors following primary treatment: clinicians’ opinions and current practices
The future of supportive care interventions for colorectal cancer survivors following primary treatment: clinicians’ opinions and current practices Open
Purpose Despite improving survival rates following colorectal cancer (CRC), post-treatment side-effects, such as bowel and sexual dysfunction, continue to impair survivors’ quality of life. These effects can persist, even years after compl…
View article: Exercise in adults admitted to hospital with diabetes-related foot ulcers: a pilot study of feasibility and safety
Exercise in adults admitted to hospital with diabetes-related foot ulcers: a pilot study of feasibility and safety Open
Background: Diabetes-related foot ulcers result in significant mortality, morbidity and economic costs. Pressure offloading is important for ulcer healing, but patients with diabetes-related foot ulcers are presented with a dilemma, becaus…
View article: Dietary crude protein concentrations and L-carnitine inclusions interactively influence performance parameters of grower broiler chickens offered sorghum-based diets
Dietary crude protein concentrations and L-carnitine inclusions interactively influence performance parameters of grower broiler chickens offered sorghum-based diets Open
This study investigated the effects of dietary crude protein (CP) and L-carnitine on the performance of broiler chickens offered sorghum-based diets. In a 3 x 3 factorial array of CP concentrations (220, 190, 160 g/kg) and L-carnitine incl…
View article: Routine bacterial culture of proximal bone specimens during minor amputation in patients with diabetes-related foot infections has little clinical utility in predicting re-operation or ulcer healing
Routine bacterial culture of proximal bone specimens during minor amputation in patients with diabetes-related foot infections has little clinical utility in predicting re-operation or ulcer healing Open
BackgroundTrans-phalangeal and trans-metatarsal amputation, collectively termed ‘minor amputations’ are important procedures for managing infections of diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFU). Following minor amputation, international guideline…
View article: Routine bacterial culture of proximal bone specimens during minor amputation in patients with diabetes‐related foot infections has little clinical utility in predicting re‐operation or ulcer healing
Routine bacterial culture of proximal bone specimens during minor amputation in patients with diabetes‐related foot infections has little clinical utility in predicting re‐operation or ulcer healing Open
Background Trans‐phalangeal and trans‐metatarsal amputation, collectively termed ‘minor amputations' are important procedures for managing infections of diabetes‐related foot ulcers (DFU). Following minor amputation, international guidelin…
View article: Reduction in femoral neck and total hip bone mineral density following hospitalisation for diabetes-related foot ulceration
Reduction in femoral neck and total hip bone mineral density following hospitalisation for diabetes-related foot ulceration Open
View article: Web Accessibility Interventions for Citizens Living with Cognitive Impairment: A Rapid Evidence Assessment
Web Accessibility Interventions for Citizens Living with Cognitive Impairment: A Rapid Evidence Assessment Open
Background There is a clear and pressing need to understand the barriers to technology user experience, particularly in relation to people with cognitive disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent expansion of digital technologies …
View article: Establishing the national top 10 priority research questions to improve diabetes-related foot health and disease: a Delphi study of Australian stakeholders
Establishing the national top 10 priority research questions to improve diabetes-related foot health and disease: a Delphi study of Australian stakeholders Open
Introduction Diabetes-related foot disease is a large cause of the global disease burden yet receives very little research funding to address this large burden. To help address this gap, it is recommended to first identify the consensus pr…
View article: Management of diabetes‐related foot disease in the outpatient setting during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic
Management of diabetes‐related foot disease in the outpatient setting during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic Open
The use of telephone and/or video consultation in routine management of acute diabetes‐related foot disease (DFD) before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic at a tertiary hospital is unprecedented. In March 2020, the Diabetes …
View article: Cognitive Impairment in People with Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration
Cognitive Impairment in People with Diabetes-Related Foot Ulceration Open
Aims: To determine whether there is an excess of cognitive impairment in patients with type 2 diabetes and foot ulceration. Methods: 55 patients with type 2 diabetes and foot ulcers attending Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Ulcer clinics (…
View article: Wound healing with “spray‐on” autologous skin grafting (<scp>ReCell</scp>) compared with standard care in patients with large diabetes‐related foot wounds: an open‐label randomised controlled trial
Wound healing with “spray‐on” autologous skin grafting (<span>ReCell</span>) compared with standard care in patients with large diabetes‐related foot wounds: an open‐label randomised controlled trial Open
There is an urgent need for interventions that improve healing time, prevent amputations and recurrent ulceration in patients with diabetes‐related foot wounds. In this randomised, open‐label trial, participants were randomised to receive …
View article: Availability and service provision of multidisciplinary diabetes foot units in Australia: A cross-sectional survey.
Availability and service provision of multidisciplinary diabetes foot units in Australia: A cross-sectional survey. Open
Background: With growing global prevalence of diabetes mellitus, diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is contributing significantly to disease burden. As more healthcare resources are being dedicated to the management of DFD, service design…
View article: Availability and Service Provision of Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Units in Australia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
Availability and Service Provision of Multidisciplinary Diabetes Foot Units in Australia: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Open
Background: With growing global prevalence of diabetes mellitus, diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is contributing significantly to disease burden. As more healthcare resources are being dedicated to the management of DFD, service design…
View article: Temporal Trends in Incident Hospitalization for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcer in Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study
Temporal Trends in Incident Hospitalization for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcer in Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Open
Objective: To determine whether, reflecting trends in other chronic complications, incident hospitalization for diabetes-related foot ulcer (DFU) has declined over recent decades in type 2 diabetes. Research design and methods: <…
View article: Temporal Trends in Incident Hospitalization for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcer in Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study
Temporal Trends in Incident Hospitalization for Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcer in Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Open
Objective: To determine whether, reflecting trends in other chronic complications, incident hospitalization for diabetes-related foot ulcer (DFU) has declined over recent decades in type 2 diabetes. Research design and methods: <…
View article: Australian guideline on wound classification of diabetes‐related foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence‐based guidelines for diabetes‐related foot disease
Australian guideline on wound classification of diabetes‐related foot ulcers: part of the 2021 Australian evidence‐based guidelines for diabetes‐related foot disease Open
Background Wound classification systems are useful tools to characterise diabetes‐related foot ulcers (DFU) and are utilised for the purpose of clinical assessment, to promote effective communication between health professionals, and to su…
View article: Availability and service provision of multidisciplinary diabetes foot units in Australia: a cross‐sectional survey
Availability and service provision of multidisciplinary diabetes foot units in Australia: a cross‐sectional survey Open
Background With growing global prevalence of diabetes mellitus, diabetes‐related foot disease (DFD) is contributing significantly to disease burden. As more healthcare resources are being dedicated to the management of DFD, service design …
View article: Acute Exercise on Memory Reconsolidation
Acute Exercise on Memory Reconsolidation Open
Background and Objective: Once a memory is reactivated, it enters a labile state and, thus, is vulnerable to memory decay and/or distortion. Recent research demonstrates that acute, high-intensity exercise is associated with enhanced episo…
View article: Development and Validation of a Simple Hip Fracture Risk Prediction Tool for Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase I
Development and Validation of a Simple Hip Fracture Risk Prediction Tool for Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase I Open