Publications by authors named "Ofer Elishoov"
Background: Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are frequently polymicrobial, yet the relevance of each isolated pathogen, remains ill-defined. Specifically, the prevalence and pathogenicity of enterococcal DFIs and the impact of targeted antienterococcal treatment remain elusive.
Methods: We collected demographic, clinical, and outcome-related data on patients admitted with DFIs to the Hadassah Medical Center diabetic foot unit between 2014 and 2019.
Aims: Data regarding diabetic foot ulcers in patients after solid organ transplantation, particularly kidney transplantation, are limited. Chronic immunosuppression may be associated with impaired wound healing and a higher risk of amputations. In this study, we characterised the clinical presentation and outcomes of patients after kidney transplantation admitted to the diabetic foot unit, compared to non-kidney-transplant patients.
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- - The study aimed to identify predictors and outcomes of infections caused by ESBL-producing bacteria in patients with acute diabetic foot infections (DFI) from 2014-2018.
- - Data from 493 patients revealed that 24.5% had infections with suspected ESBL-producers, who were typically older, had peripheral vascular disease, and higher ulcer severity scores, resulting in increased rates of major amputations.
- - The findings suggest that ESBL-producing bacteria are common in DFI, particularly among vulnerable patient groups, indicating the need for tailored antibiotic treatment strategies upon hospital admission.
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of an at-home photobiomodulation (PBM) device for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in a frail population with severe comorbidities.
Methods: Prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled pilot study. Patients (age = 63 ± 11 years, male:female 13:7) with insulin-dependent diabetes type 2, neuropathy, peripheral artery disease, significant co-morbidities, and large osteomyelitis-associated DFUs (University of Texas grade ≥ III) were randomized to receive active (n = 10) or sham (n = 10) at-home daily PBM treatments (pulsed near-infrared 808 nm Ga-Al-As laser, 250 mW, 8.
Context: The association of inpatient glucose measurements with amputations in patients admitted with acute diabetic foot has not been described.
Objective: To evaluate the relationship of hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and glucose variability during hospitalization with amputations in patients hospitalized with acute diabetic foot.
Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Introduction: There is some dissonance as to the correct Hebrew terms for the digits of the extremities. Terms in common use include 'Etzba, 'Bohen' and 'Agudal'. While most agree that 'Etzba' in the singular represents the index finger, there is debate about the plural (Etzba'ot), whether it represents 'fingers' (upper extremity only) or 'digits' (upper and lower).
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