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Diabetic Complications
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Autologous Platelet Gel Treatment in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
This study will compare the use of autologous platelet gel (study group) and standard care (control group) in the treatment of diabetic plantar forefoot ulcers. This study will also compare the cost and quality of life in the two groups.
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FDG-PET Imaging in Complicated Diabetic Foot
The main objective of the proposed research study is to determine the potential utilization of [18-F] Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) in patients with complicated diabetic foot, especially in the diagnosis or exclusion of osteomyelitis in this setting.
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Improving Diabetic Foot Ulcers With Atorvastatin
Lower limb complications are a substantial matter in the diabetic population and studies show that the annual incidence of foot ulcers ranges from 1.0-4.1% while the cumulative lifetime incidence is approximately 15%. Foot ulcers may become complicated by infection or gangrene, and ultimately result in amputation.
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heart disease but with other risk factors. Lipitor also received approval to reduce the risk of stroke in people
without evidence of heart disease but with multiple risk factors other than diabetes. Common risk factors for heart
disease include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history, age over 55, smoking, diabetes and obesity.
