Brainiac: The indefensible Aztek Nov 22, 2009
Organogenesis s flagship product is Apligraf, a matrix of cow collagen, human fibroblasts and keratinocyte stem cells (from discarded circumcisions), approved by the FDA to treat certain leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. It has already been applied to some 250,000 patients. (Boston Globe)
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Teams With Medical Technology Leaders Entra Health Systems and Vasamed to Provide Improved Access to Care for African American Men Nov 7, 2009
Vasamed will be providing the SensiLase System to help assess small blood vessel circulation in the diabetic foot and concomitant risk of peripheral artery disease. SensiLase is a noninvasive diagnostic tool for identifying critical circulatory conditions. (Primezone Releases)
Nix listed among top hyperbaric centers Oct 8, 2009
Duane Dietz and Enrique Almaguer, the center offers care to patients with diabetic foot wounds, radiation necrosis, venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers and other types of problem wounds inside a large walk-in hyperbaric chamber. Dietz and Almaguer are independent practitioners and are members of the in San Antonio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Monarch Labs to Demonstrate Maggot Therapy at Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference Sep 23, 2009
"In regular use in over 20 countries around the world, it has proven to be a safe and effective treatment. My goal in attending this conference is to educate more health care practitioners about the use of maggot therapy for their diabetic foot ulcer patients." ... Maggot therapy can be used for many types of diabetic foot ulcers. (PR Newswire)
KDMC pushing wound care center Sep 12, 2009
Jeffcoat pointed out that Medicare approved hyperbaric treatment for a number of conditions, such as chronic refractory osteomyelitis, radiation necrosis, osteoradionecrosis, preservation of failing skin grafts, diabetic foot and soft tissue radiation injuries. Importantly, appointments for the Wound Healing Center do not require referral by a physician, Jeffcoat said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Canadian Nanotech Wound Dressing Saves Lives Sep 10, 2009
Since 1997, the nanotech dressings have become the treatment of choice in settings such as burn units, diabetic foot clinics, chronic wound clinics and nursing homes. Dr. Mayer Tenenhaus, who treats about 300 burn patients a year at the University of California at San Diego Medical Center, says that Acticoat(TM) is "the biggest breakthrough in wound care in the last 40 years." The sustained release of silver from Acticoat(TM) dressings mean that they can be left in place for days, thus saving... (Canada Newswire)
New podiatrist opens practice Aug 27, 2009
His clinic treats various ailments of the foot and ankle such as bunions, hammertoes, warts, ingrown toenails, fungal nails, arthritis, flat feet, heel pain and diabetic foot care and wounds. Some of the services his clinic provides that are unique to this area include state-of-the-art ultrasound for diagnosing soft tissue pathologies; specially cut molded shoe inserts; and diabetic shoes. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Foot Care for Diabetics Aug 27, 2009
Tips for preventing diabetic foot problems. Check your feet every day - especially between the toes. (Suite101.com)
Many Diabetic Foot Amputations Can Be Prevented Aug 26, 2009
"There's no magic medicine right now for the diabetic foot," says specialist Dr. Lawrence Lavery of Texas Aersity, who bemoans that simple-but-effective preventive care just isn't attention-getting ... Treating a slow-to-heal diabetic foot ulcer can cost up to $8,000. (Newsmax)
Many foot amputations preventable Aug 25, 2009
"There's no magic medicine right now for the diabetic foot," says specialist Dr. Lawrence Lavery of Texas A&M University, who bemoans that simple-but-effective preventive care just isn't attention-getting ... Treating a slow-to-heal diabetic foot ulcer can cost up to $8,000. (MSNBC -- Health)
The association between history of diabetic foot ulcer, perceived health and psychological distress: the Nord-Trondelag Health Study Aug 25, 2009
Other articles by authors. Related articles/pages. (BioMed Central)
- BRAWLEY: Diabetes class for friends and family 0 Aug 20, 2009
The guest speaker is Dr. Kenneth B. Rehm with The Diabetic Foot Treatment Center. All are welcome. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
UCLA welcomes startup to new incubator space at California NanoSystems Institute Aug 6, 2009
"The collaborative research environment at CNSI is invigorating, and we are delighted to have MediSens in lab space that benefits from UCLA's great resources. "We hope that this technology will help to reduce the large number of injuries caused by diabetic foot ulcers and by falls each year, both in hospital rehabilitation departments and in at-home care environments," Sarrafzadeh said. "We anticipate great success for MediSens as it continues to develop products based on the convergence of... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Community Notes Jul 28, 2009
Attendees can choose from more than 20 different workshops, ranging from auto burglary and theft prevention to diabetic foot care to basic computer to salsa dance. Registration is 8 and includes breakfast, two workshop sessions and lunch. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Benefit for care of chronic conditions Jul 28, 2009
Diabetic foot complications are the most common reason for diabetes-related hospital admission,;; said Mr Brown, and many such costly admissions could be avoided with more prompt care. Even for relatively simple foot problems such as ingrown or fungal toenails, podiatrists at present had to refer patients back to a GP to have basic medicines prescribed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oxygen heals foot wounds in diabetics Jul 17, 2009
Every 30 seconds a person somewhere in the world loses a lower limb to amputation due to diabetic foot disease. Now, an international team has found in their study that oxygen can heal the debilitating wounds that plague people with diabetes. (India Times, India)
Georgetown Senior Notes Jul 7, 2009
Some of the conditions treated at the center include diabetic foot ulcers, lower leg ulcers, bone infections, soft tissue infections and gangrene. For information, call 978-352-5726. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Celleration names new CEO Jul 2, 2009
The technology is most commonly used to treat diabetic foot ulcers and other chronic, low-extremity wounds. bbierschbach@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Foot problems Jun 21, 2009
Experts warn that millions are spent each year on diabetic foot amputations like Anna's, but say that most could have been avoided with better foot care. New figures show that the NHS spends 600m a year on treating foot problems in people with diabetes, and 252m of this is spent on amputation. (BBC News -- Health)
Genaera stockholders OK liquidation Jun 6, 2009
Previously the company attempted to develop new treatments for diabetic foot ulcers, asthma, cancer and age-related macular degeneration. In May, the company cut its staff by 80 percent leaving Genaera with six employees. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Free Lipitor, Viagra, 70 other drugs for jobless Jun 4, 2009
Diabetic foot care, heel pain. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Nu-Roc nurse completes wound care seminar May 22, 2009
Sponsored by Cross Country Education and presented by Beth Harrison Bradley, RN, MN, CWOCN, the seminar covered costs of wound care, skin anatomy, risk factors for pressure ulcers, phases of wound healing, trouble shooting wounds that dont heal, wound care products, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Inventors club turns ideas into jobs May 17, 2009
A few years ago, Pelkus formed another company, Iyia Technologies, to commercialize his own invention, a medical device to speed healing of diabetic foot ulcers that don't respond to other treatments. Called the O2Misly Wound Treatment System, the device bathes the wound with an antimicrobial mist along with oxygen. (North County Times)
Misonix Announces Participation in Annual Diabetic Foot Global Conference May 13, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, has announced their attendance and participation in the annual Diabetic Foot Global Conference (DFCON), which was held in Los Angeles, CA, March 19-21, 2009. In addition to exhibiting its SonicOne(R) Ultrasonic Wound Cleansing and Debridement System... (PR Newswire)
> Genaera croaks after three decades yield zero products May 11, 2009
It was Genaera, then known as , that unsuccessfully sought Food and Drug Administration approval for a drug to treat diabetic foot ulcers that was derived from a substance found in the African clawed frog ... It was able to negotiate one deal in October 2007 with MacroChem Corp., for exclusive worldwide license rights for pexiganan its diabetic foot ulcer drug in October 2007. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Botox May Ease Diabetic Foot Pain May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Amputations on the rise May 5, 2009
TARH Rehabilitation Specialist Clinic physician Dr Norhayati Hussein said diabetic foot problems could be cared for and up to 80% of all diabetic foot amputations could be prevented. Dr Norhayati added that her clinic helped amputees get back on their feet with custom-made prosthesis made available with a RM50,000 workshop created under the auspices of the Bandar Sunway Rotary Club. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Biotech Genaera shutting down: Never brought drug to market Apr 30, 2009
Its first flagship new drug candidate, called Locilex, was an experimental topical cream derived from the skin of the African clawed frog for diabetic foot ulcers. In 1999, the rejected Magainin's new drug application, ruling the company had failed to prove Locilex represented a significant improvement over available treatments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Seroquel user wants judge to unseal papers for FDA Apr 2, 2009
Injuries, diabetic foot problems, corns, bunions, surgery. Call Today. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Altrazeal(TM) Clinical Evidence to be Presented at The American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) National Clinical Conference 2009 Apr 2, 2009
In addition, clinical evidence using Altrazeal(TM) in treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and difficult to treat wounds such as those on sickle cell patients or patients afflicted with lymphangioma or pyoderma will be presented. A total of five posters detailing clinical evidence of Altrazeal(TM) will be displayed including one that shows the successful use of Altrazeal(TM) under contact casts in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. (PR Newswire)
Searcy native, business owner launches brand new product (353) Apr 1, 2009
Daily Foot Therapy is a cream for general and diabetic foot care that received national recognition as a Small Chain Niche Pick and a Key Special Niche Product in the respected Chain Drug Review's Second Annual Niche Products Report. We're very excited to partner with Kerr Drug to offer Omnibalm in North Carolina and South Carolina, and we're confident Daily Foot Therapy will produce great results as a highlighted product in Kerr's comprehensive diabetic section, said Carson. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Honey, Nature's Moisturizer! Mar 22, 2009
Jennifer Eddy and Mark D Gideonson called, Topical Honey for Diabetic Foot Ulcers and chronicles the progress of the ulcerated foot. The copyright of the article Honey, Nature's Moisturizer. (Suite101.com)
* Oxygen therapy is valuable, sometimes Mar 17, 2009
Graffeo said the therapy was useful in treating diabetic foot ulcers and bone infections. It is beneficial for patients whose tissues were damaged by radiation therapy X cancer patients, for example, who can develop oxygen-deficient wounds that do not heal well. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
ULURU Inc. Announces Appointment of Jeffrey A. Niezgoda, M.D., as Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board Mar 14, 2009
Altrazeal(TM), a transforming powder dressing, is suitable for exuding wounds such as burns, abrasions, trauma, skin graft donor sites, surgical wounds, along with chronic, slow-healing wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers and venous ulcers. Altrazeal(TM) is an innovative breakthrough, designed for greater effectiveness in wound closure by promoting an optimal moist wound healing environment, reducing pain, enhancing patient comfort, ease of application and removal and typically not requiring a... (PR Newswire)
KCI develops diabetic wound-care product Mar 10, 2009
has developed a new wound dressing product that hospitals can use in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and other chronic wounds. KCI (NYSE: KCI) announced the market launch of its new V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing Kit. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Cardium Completes $3.5 Million Credit Facility Mar 6, 2009
Excellarate(TM) is initially being developed to be administered once or twice for the potential treatment of non-healing diabetic foot ulcers. Other potential applications for TRC's Gene Activated Matrix(TM) (GAM) technology include therapeutic angiogenesis (cardiovascular ischemia, peripheral arterial disease) and orthopedic products, including hard tissue (bone) and soft tissue (ligament, tendon, cartilage) repair. (PR Newswire)
Local biotech firm finds new life in Canton Feb 27, 2009
Its lead product, Apligraf living skin substitute, is approved by FDA and marketed in the United States for the treatment of healing-resistant venous leg ulcers and healing-resistant diabetic foot ulcers. Loading commenting interface. (Canton Journal, MA)
