A pilot study of mobile phone-based therapy for obese patients.

We conducted a pilot study to assess the feasibility of a web-based therapy management system with mobile phone access to support obese patients. A total of 25 patients participated in the study. The mean age of the patients was 48 years.

Isolation of Bordetella trematum from a diabetic leg ulcer.

Background: The species Bordetella trematum (a Gram-negative, opportunistic bacterium) was established in 1996. To date, 10 cases of human infection/colonization with the pathogen have been described.

Case Report: The first case of isolation of B.