The effects of a foot and toenail care protocol for older adults.

Foot and toenail problems are prevalent among older adults. The importance of foot care is often overlooked, however, because the associated problems are often considered to be minor. These "minor" problems often result in unnecessary distress and complications for older adults.

Human epidermal growth factor enhances healing of diabetic foot ulcers.

Objective: To study the healing effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (hEGF) on diabetic foot ulcers.

Research Design And Methods: A total of 127 consecutive patients were screened and 61 diabetic subjects were recruited into this double-blind randomized controlled study. Predetermined criteria were used for diagnosis and classification of the diabetic wound.