Publications by authors named "Mohammad Al Derwish"
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- Charcot's arthropathy (CA) is a rare and destructive complication of diabetes, posing diagnostic challenges for foot specialists.
- In a study of 149 adults with diabetes diagnosed with CA, the most common types were identified, revealing significant comorbidities like poorly controlled diabetes and high rates of neuropathy and retinopathy.
- Notably, type 4 CA was prevalent, often affecting both feet, and was linked to foot deformities, emphasizing the need for better awareness and preventive footwear measures.
Article Synopsis
- Diabetes is a significant public health issue in the MENA region, with limited knowledge about mortality rates among diabetic patients, especially those with foot complications.
- A study involving 840 diabetic patients found that those with diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) had a mortality rate of 42.54 per 1000 person-years, while those who had undergone lower extremity amputations (LEA) had an even higher rate of 86.80 per 1000 person-years.
- The presence of diabetic nephropathy significantly increased the risk of all-cause mortality in patients with foot complications, while obesity was associated with lower mortality rates.
Background: Foot complications are considered to be a serious consequence of diabetes mellitus, posing a major medical and economical threat. Identifying the extent of this problem and its risk factors will enable health providers to set up better prevention programs. Saudi National Diabetes Registry (SNDR), being a large database source, would be the best tool to evaluate this problem.
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