A global DNA deep dive shows why E. coli infections in diabetic foot wounds can be so stubborn, dangerous, and hard to treat.

New research led by King's College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

New research led by King's College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on the ...

Viruses may be getting a lot of bad press lately, but it’s important to remember that there are some species that may be helpful to us. Bacteriophages (or just phages) are viruses that prey on ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mycobacterial infections of the foot and ankle are rare among patients with diabetic foot infections. No ...

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 ...

Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2010;8(11):1293-1305. No residual infected tissue (e.g., postamputation) Parenteral or oral 2–5 days Residual infected soft tissue (but not bone) Parenteral or oral 2–4 ...

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 ...

Dry, cracked feet in diabetes can signal nerve damage or poor circulation. Experts explain the causes, risks, and essential ...