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Diabetic Wound Care
Many experts in the field emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary care for the diabetic foot given the potential risks of infected wounds and amputation. See below for related articles on diabetic foot infections, wound dressings, debridement and more.
Pay For Performance: How Will It Impact Diabetic Foot Care?
Most doctors try to deliver the highest level of medical care they can. What defines quality healthcare? consistent documentation of care; For patients with wounds, one should: ?
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Emerging Treatments in Diabetic Wound Care
Abstract: This paper reviews the physiology of wound healing and properties of the ?ideal? dressing and also reviews advanced wound therapeutics and dressings, such as growth factors and biological skin substitutes.
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Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers with a Human Fibroblast-Derived Dermal Substitute: A Case Series of 114 Patients
Abstract: Leg ulceration typically is a chronic recurring condition with costs both to patients and to society. The first line of treatment is to correct the underlying etiology of the ulcer. This is not always possible, and for these hard-to-heal ulcers there are new treatment options, such as growth factors and biological skin substitutes. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a tissue-engineered human fibroblast-derived dermal substitute (HDS) (Dermagraft®, Smith & Nephew Inc., Largo, Florida) in the treatment of leg ulcers of varying etiologies. The data presented in this case series represent the results from the treatment of 114 patients with 151 chronic leg ulcers treated with HDS. This study showed that HDS was effective, well tolerated, and can be used in the treatment of hard-to-heal chronic ulcers of various origins. The overall reduction in size of all the ulcers was 63 percent. Especially good results were obtained in patients with rheumatic ulcers. In conclusion, it can be stated that HDS has a role in the treatment of leg ulcers of various origins as part of a comprehensive treatment package. More studies about cost effectiviness and optimal patient selection are needed.
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Standard, Appropriate, and Advanced Care and Medical-Legal Considerations: Part One?Diabetic Foot Ulcerations (A)
Abstract: Administration of prompt and appropriate care for diabetic foot ulcerations is necessary to reduce complications, which may lead to limb loss. An understanding of standard, appropriate, and advanced care may assist the physician in making the most optimal decision when treating diabetic foot ulcers. An overview of the diabetic foot, its associative problems, considerations when reviewing the diabetic patient, and approaches to treatment are presented in this article. Clinicians are encouraged to review each patient individually to determine their specific needs and to administer the most appropriate care.
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Secrets To Obtaining 100 Percent Patient Satisfaction
There are some simple extras you can add to your office. Keep a small trashcan easily accessible. Keep the staff?
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Building Referrals And Relationships With Primary Care Providers
Establishing relationships with primary care physicians can foster goodwill and build revenue through referrals. This author offers insights for meeting key doctors in your area, educating them on your podiatric skills and maintaining relationships to keep the referrals coming.
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Key Strategies For Protecting A/R Accounts
Pointing out the serious perils of mismanaging accounts receivable, this expert reviews the pros and cons of several strategies for maximizing and protecting these accounts.
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Hydrogel Wound Dressings: Where Do We Stand in 2003?
Among the many categories of advanced wound dressing products available today, hydrogels are popular because they are effective, comfortable, easy to use, and cost effective. With proper use, these agents provide control of wound surface hydration, sometimes absorbing excess exudate and often providing moisture. This review describes the chemistry of hydrogels, the physiology of their interaction with the wound surface, and their role in patient care. Hydrogels have been proven effective in facilitating repair of pressure, diabetic, vascular, burn, and other wounds, and they have supplanted saline-moistened gauze for many applications. Clinical evidence suggests that no particular hydrogel is significantly more efficacious than any other, implying that other factors such as cost and ease of use may guide clinician choice of product within this class of wound dressings.
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Selected Abstracts from the SAWC: The 15th Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care & 12th Medical Research Forum on Wound Repair April 27 to April 30, 2002 Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Maryland
* Betadine Solution, The Pursue Frederick Company, Norwalk, Conn. ** Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3%, Bergen Brunswing Drug Company, Orange, Calif. *** Hibiclens, Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, Del. References 1. Bello YM, Falabella AF, Cazzaniga AL, Harrison-Balestra C, Mertz PM. * Profore, Smith and Nephew Inc, Largo, Fla...
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