Previous studies have indicated that 5 percent of the individuals in the US with diabetic foot ulcers need a major leg amputation. Most individuals fear leg amputation more than death. However, the ...

In combined analysis (n = 39), the average wound closure rate was 98%, and all 19 patients previously diagnosed for potential ...

The multicentre, double-blind, international randomised controlled trial EXPLORER (n=240; 20‑week follow-up) compared UrgoStart with UrgoTul, a non-interactive dressing (Edmonds et al. 2018). The ...

And many of the 80,000-plus amputations of toes, feet and lower legs that Americans diabetics undergo each year are preventable, say specialists who brought more than 900 health providers to a meeting ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – September 5, 2006 -- Untreated diabetic leg ulcers may result in amputations. According to the Center of Disease Control, one out of six diabetics will require an amputation (below the ...

Diabetes silently affects millions globally, often progressing without obvious symptoms until it creates life-altering complications. Among the most severe outcomes is the risk of foot or leg ...

As a podiatrist, I often view the human body through the lens of the feet. They are our foundation, yet they are often the last place we look when a health crisis begins. For people living with ...

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most common complications of diabetes is foot ulcers, which can lead to serious health problems, ...

Miami, FL / Syndication Cloud / January 23, 2026 / Kure Care a division of Veracor Group LLC Key Takeaways Approximately 6.5 to 6.7 million people in the U.S. are affected by chronic wounds each year, ...

UrgoStart (Urgo Medical) is an interactive dressing for treating diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers. It consists of a layer of open-weave polyester mesh impregnated with hydrocolloid polymers within ...