By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: Diabetes can lead to serious foot problems due to nerve damage and poor circulation. According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 5 diabetics hospitalised are there ...

Diagnosing VTEs typically involves a combination of medical imaging, including ultrasound, computerized tomography angiogram, echocardiogram and blood tests, along with an evaluation by a health care ...

Proper diabetic foot care must take into account various patient-centered factors such as personal, physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects, to improve treatment and prevention strategies. Having ...

November is American Diabetes Awareness Month. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one in 10 Americans have prediabetes and about 90% have Type 2 diabetes. The ...

Guest: Michelle Diss (Nurse Practitioner). HealthLine is a fast paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the worlds of medicine, health and wellness. Since January of 1996, ...

Researchers from Singapore have recently introduced a mobile application that teaches diabetes patients about diabetic foot ulcers and self foot care. Developed in consultation with clinicians from ...

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 ...

November is National Diabetes Month, an opportunity to learn more about diabetes and its impact on health. With this chronic disease, individuals experience high blood sugar levels and complications ...

Our legs and feet are the pillars that carry us through life, enabling us to explore the world with every stride. Unfortunately, leg and foot amputations remain a significant concern, particularly ...

Valleant has launched a video health information platform through the ValleantHealth YouTube channel, providing ...

Diabetes is very common in people living in post-acute and long-term environments, affecting 25% to 34% of these individuals. Now there’s a wonderful new resource for those caring for them in the ...