J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
July 2024
Lower-extremity amputations are a major concern for the current state and future of healthcare, with ischemia contributing significantly to this issue. This is an infrequent but serious complication of vasopressor use. Unfortunately, there is little research existing on the topic and even fewer guidelines on treatment options.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a costly complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), with significant implications for the patient and the healthcare professionals that treat them. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate if there were improved healing rates in patients with a DFU that were taking a statin medication compared to those patients with a DFU who were not taking a statin medication. Secondary outcomes assessed were correlations with wound healing or statin use on data obtained from retrospective chart review.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to understand young people's perception of the potential utility of arts and culture, focusing on online access, for supporting their mental health.
Design: A qualitative interview study.
Setting: Online.