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1. Health-related quality of life among patients with diabetes and foot ulcers: association with demographic and clinical characteristics.

Author: Ribu L; Hanestad BR; Moum T; Birkeland K; Rustoen T;
Institution: Oslo University College, Faculty of Nursing, 0130 Oslo, Norway. lis.ribu@su.hio.no
Journal: J Diabetes Complications. 2007 Jul-Aug;21(4):227-36.
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2. Assessing the diabetic foot in clinical practice.

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Journal: Adv Skin Wound Care. 2007 Apr;20(4):197-8.

3. Peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: Clinical and nerve conduction study.

Author: Kiziltan ME; Gunduz A; Kiziltan G; Akalin MA; Uzun N; Kiziltan ME; Gunduz A; Kiziltan G; Akalin MA; Uzun N;
Institution: I.U. Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Department of Neurology, 34098, K.M.Pasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Journal: J Neurol Sci. 2007 Jul 15;258(1-2):75-9. Epub 2007 Apr 2.
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4. A cohort study of people with diabetes and their first foot ulcer: the role of depression on mortality.

Author: Ismail K; Winkley K; Stahl D; Chalder T; Edmonds M;
Institution: Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK. khalida.ismail@iop.kcl.ac.uk
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2007 Jun;30(6):1473-9. Epub 2007 Mar 15.
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5. Empirical therapy for diabetic foot infections: are there clinical clues to guide antibiotic selection?

Author: Lipsky BA;
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Journal: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2007 Apr;13(4):351-3.
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6. Preemptive isolation to prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus cross-transmission in diabetic foot.

Author: Lecornet E; Robert J; Jacqueminet S; Van Georges H; Jeanne S; Bouilloud F; Veyrie C; Jarlier V; Grimaldi A; Hartemann-Heurtier A;
Institution: Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases Department, AP-HP Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie-Paris6, Paris, France.
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2007 Sep;30(9):2341-2. Epub 2007 Jun 22.

7. Treating diabetic foot infections with sequential intravenous to oral moxifloxacin compared with piperacillin-tazobactam/amoxicillin-clavulanate.

Author: Lipsky BA; Giordano P; Choudhri S; Song J;
Institution: VA Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Journal: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2007 Jun 6;.
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8. Risk factors for recurrent diabetic foot ulcers: site matters.

Author: Peters EJ; Armstrong DG; Lavery LA; Peters EJ; Armstrong DG; Lavery LA;
Institution: Department of Infectious Diseases, C5-P, Leiden University Medical Center, P.O. Box 9600, NL-2300RC, Leiden, The Netherlands. e.j.g.peters@lumc.nl
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2007 Aug;30(8):2077-9. Epub 2007 May 16.

9. Statins may be useful in diabetic foot ulceration treatment and prevention.

Author: Gulcan E; Gulcan A; Erbilen E; Toker S;
Institution: Hospital of Dumlupinar University, Department of Internal Medicine, Kutahya, Turkey.
Journal: Med Hypotheses. 2007 May 10;.
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10. Why people with diabetes suffer foot ulceration.

Author: Vuolo J;
Institution: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.
Journal: Nurs Times. 2007 Apr 10-16;103(15):44-6.
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11. Rate of healing of neuropathic ulcers of the foot in diabetes and its relationship to ulcer duration and ulcer area.

Author: Ince P; Game FL; Jeffcoate WJ;
Institution: Foot Ulcer Trials Unit, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, City Hospital, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2007 Mar;30(3):660-3.
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12. Exploring the complex care of the diabetic foot ulcer.

Author: Jones R;
Institution: VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Ill, USA.
Journal: JAAPA. 2006 Dec;19(12):31-6.

13. Guidelines for the treatment of diabetic ulcers.

Author: Steed DL; Attinger C; Colaizzi T; Crossland M; Franz M; Harkless L; Johnson A; Moosa H; Robson M; Serena T; Sheehan P; Veves A; Wiersma-Bryant L;
Institution: University of Pittsburgh/UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Journal: Wound Repair Regen. 2006 Nov-Dec;14(6):680-92.

14. Vascular involvement in diabetic subjects with ischemic foot ulcer: a new morphologic categorization of disease severity.

Author: Graziani L; Silvestro A; Bertone V; Manara E; Andreini R; Sigala A; Mingardi R; De Giglio R;
Institution: Servizio di Emodinamica, Istituto Clinico Citta di Brescia, Brescia, Italy. langrazi@tin.it
Journal: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2007 Apr;33(4):453-60. Epub 2006 Dec 29.
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15. Recurrence and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers after total contact casting.

Author: Frigg A; Pagenstert G; Schafer D; Valderrabano V; Hintermann B;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital of Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, CH-4031, Switzerland. mail@arnofrigg.com
Journal: Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Jan;28(1):64-9.
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16. DIABETIC FOOT DISORDERS: A CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE (2006 revision).

Author: Frykberg RG; Zgonis T; Armstrong DG; Driver VR; Giurini JM; Kravitz SR; Landsman AS; Lavery LA; Moore JC; Schuberth JM; Wukich DK; Andersen C; Vanore JV;
Institution: Diabetes Panel, Phoenix, AZ.
Journal: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2006 Sep-Oct;45(5 Suppl):S1-S66.
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17. Bacterial load predicts healing rate in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers.

Author: Xu L; McLennan SV; Lo L; Natfaji A; Bolton T; Liu Y; Twigg SM; Yue DK;
Institution: Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Blackburn Building, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2007 Feb;30(2):378-80.

18. Cardiovascular risk profile and morbidity in subjects affected by type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without diabetic foot.

Author: Pinto A; Tuttolomondo A; Di Raimondo D; Fernandez P; La Placa S; Di Gati M; Licata G;
Institution: Biomedical Department of Internal and Specialist Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Journal: Metabolism. 2008 May;57(5):676-82.
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19. Safety and efficacy of a new honey ointment on diabetic foot ulcers: a prospective pilot study.

Author: Abdelatif M; Yakoot M; Etmaan M;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Health Insurance Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt.
Journal: J Wound Care. 2008 Mar;17(3):108-10.
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20. The diabetic person beyond a foot ulcer: healing, recurrence, and depressive symptoms.

Author: Monami M; Longo R; Desideri CM; Masotti G; Marchionni N; Mannucci E;
Institution: Geriatric Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine and Surgery, University of Florence and Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy. mmonami@libero.it
Journal: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2008 Mar-Apr;98(2):130-6.
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21. Guidelines for the prevention of diabetic ulcers.

Author: Steed DL; Attinger C; Brem H; Colaizzi T; Crossland M; Franz M; Harkless L; Johnson A; Moosa H; Robson M; Serena T; Sheehan P; Veves A; Wiersma-Bryant L;
Institution: University of Pittsburgh/UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Journal: Wound Repair Regen. 2008 Mar-Apr;16(2):169-74.

22. Vascular complications of the lower extremities in diabetic patients on peritoneal dialysis.

Author: Pliakogiannis T; Bailey S; Cherukuri S; Taskapan H; Ahmad M; Oliver T; Bargman JM; Oreopoulos DG;
Institution: Peritoneal Dialysis Program, University Health Network and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Journal: Clin Nephrol. 2008 May;69(5):361-7.
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23. Comprehensive foot examination and risk assessment: a report of the task force of the foot care interest group of the American Diabetes Association, with endorsement by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Author: Boulton AJ; Armstrong DG; Albert SF; Frykberg RG; Hellman R; Kirkman MS; Lavery LA; Lemaster JW; Mills JL Sr; Mueller MJ; Sheehan P; Wukich DK;
Institution: Manchester Diabetes Centre, Manchester, UK. aboulton@med.miami.edu
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2008 Aug;31(8):1679-85.

24. Modified vancomycin dosing protocol for treatment of diabetic foot infections.

Author: Niu SC; Deng ST; Lee MH; Ho C; Chang HY; Liu FH;
Institution: Department of Pharmacy, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Journal: Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008 Sep 15;65(18):1740-3.
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25. Septic diabetic foot is not necessarily an indication for amputation.

Author: Shojaiefard A; Khorgami Z; Larijani B;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. shojaief@sina.tums.ac.ir
Journal: J Foot Ankle Surg. 2008 Sep-Oct;47(5):419-23. Epub 2008 Jul 10.
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26. Epidemiology of diabetic foot problems and predictive factors for limb loss.

Author: Nather A; Bee CS; Huak CY; Chew JL; Lin CB; Neo S; Sim EY; Nather A; Bee CS; Huak CY; Chew JL; Lin CB; Neo S; Sim EY;
Institution: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore. dosnathe@nus.edu.sg
Journal: J Diabetes Complications. 2008 Mar-Apr;22(2):77-82.
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27. The diabetic foot.

Author: Bloomgarden ZT;
Institution
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2008 Feb;31(2):372-6.

28. Metronidazole single versus multiple daily dosing in serious intraabdominal/pelvic and diabetic foot infections.

Author: Wang S; Cunha BA; Hamid NS; Amato BM; Feuerman M; Malone B;
Institution: Department of Pharmacy, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501, USA. swang@winthrop.org
Journal: J Chemother. 2007 Aug;19(4):410-6.
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29. Understanding diabetic foot ulcers. 1: Pathophysiology.

Author: Mousley M;
Institution
Journal: Nurs Times. 2007 Jul 31-Aug 6;103(31):28-9.
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30. Is chronic diabetic foot ulcer an indicator of cardiac disease?

Author: Londahl M; Katzman P; Fredholm O; Nilsson A; Apelqvist J;
Institution: Department of Endocrinology, Lund University Hospital, Sweden. magnus.londahl@skane.se
Journal: J Wound Care. 2008 Jan;17(1):12-6.
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31. Neurogenic factors in the impaired healing of diabetic foot ulcers.

Author: Galkowska H; Olszewski WL; Wojewodzka U; Rosinski G; Karnafel W;
Institution: Department of Surgical Research and Transplantology, Medical Research Center, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. hgalk@cmdik.pan.pl
Journal: J Surg Res. 2006 Aug;134(2):252-8. Epub 2006 Mar 31.
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32. Health-Related Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients With Foot Ulcers: Literature Review.

Author: Goodridge D; Trepman E; Embil JM;
Institution: Donna Goodridge, PhD, RN, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Elly Trepman, MD, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, Grand Rapids, MN. John M. Embil, MD, Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Journal: J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2005 November/December;32(6):368-377.
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33. Factors associated with diabetic patients at high risk for foot ulceration.

Author: Leymarie F; Richard JL; Malgrange D;
Institution: Departement de l'information Medicale, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire, Reims, France.
Journal: Diabetes Metab. 2005 Dec;31(6):603-5.
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34. Risk factors associated with healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers: the importance of hyperglycemia.

Author: Marston WA;
Institution: Division of Vascular Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7212, USA. sky@med.unc.edu
Journal: Ostomy Wound Manage. 2006 Mar;52(3):26-8, 30, 32 passim.
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35. The non-pressurised boot dressing: an alternative for use in managing diabetic foot ulceration.

Author: Wilson DJ;
Institution: Wishaw General Hospital,Wishaw, UK. Debbie.Wilson@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Journal: J Wound Care. 2006 Mar;15(3):122-4.
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36. Prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in infected and uninfected diabetic foot ulcers.

Author: Tentolouris N; Petrikkos G; Vallianou N; Zachos C; Daikos GL; Tsapogas P; Markou G; Katsilambros N;
Institution: First Department of Propaedeutic Medicine, Athens University Medical School, Athens, Greece. ntentol@med.uoa.gr
Journal: Clin Microbiol Infect. 2006 Feb;12(2):186-9.
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37. Heel ulcers don't heal in diabetes. Or do they?

Author: Chipchase SY; Treece KA; Pound N; Game FL; Jeffcoate WJ;
Institution: Foot Ulcer Trials Unit, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, UK. schipchase@futu.co.uk
Journal: Diabet Med. 2005 Sep;22(9):1258-62.
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38. Efficacy of multilayered hosiery in reducing in-shoe plantar foot pressure in high-risk patients with diabetes.

Author: Garrow AP; van Schie CH; Boulton AJ;
Institution: Diabetes Foot Clinic, Disablement Services Centre, Withington Hospital, Cavendish Road, Manchester M20 1LB, UK. adam.p.garrow@manchester.ac.uk
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2005 Aug;28(8):2001-6.
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39. Healing times and prediction of wound healing in neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers: a prospective study.

Author: Zimny S; Pfohl M;
Institution: Department for Internal Medicine, EVK Bethesda of Duisburg, Teaching Hospital of the Heinrich-Heine-University of Dusseldorf, Duisburg, Germany. Stefan.Zimmy@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Journal: Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2005 Feb;113(2):90-3.
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40. The role of the nurse specialist in the care of patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Author: Seaman S;
Institution: Grossmont Hospital Wound Healing Center, Sharp HealthCare, 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA. Susie.Seaman@sharp.com
Journal: Foot Ankle Int. 2005 Jan;26(1):19-26.
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41. Daptomycin for treating infected diabetic foot ulcers: evidence from a randomized, controlled trial comparing daptomycin with vancomycin or semi-synthetic penicillins for complicated skin and skin-structure infections.

Author: Lipsky BA; Stoutenburgh U;
Institution: University of Washington School of Medicine, and General Internal Medicine Clinic, VA Puget Sound Health Care System (S-111-GIMC), 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108-1597, USA. Benjamin-Lipsky@med.va.gov
Journal: J Antimicrob Chemother. 2005 Feb;55(2):240-5. Epub 2005 Jan 19.
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42. Effect of footwear and orthotic devices on stress reduction and soft tissue strain of the neuropathic foot.

Author: Lott DJ; Hastings MK; Commean PK; Smith KE; Mueller MJ; Lott DJ; Hastings MK; Commean PK; Smith KE; Mueller MJ;
Institution: Movement Science Program, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA. djlott@artsci.wustl.edu
Journal: Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2007 Mar;22(3):352-9. Epub 2006 Dec 19.
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43. High prevalence of ischaemia, infection and serious comorbidity in patients with diabetic foot disease in Europe. Baseline results from the Eurodiale study.

Author: Prompers L; Huijberts M; Apelqvist J; Jude E; Piaggesi A; Bakker K; Edmonds M; Holstein P; Jirkovska A; Mauricio D; Ragnarson Tennvall G; Reike H; Spraul M; Uccioli L; Urbancic V; Van Acker K; van Baal J; van Merode F; Schaper N;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, P. Debeyelaan 25, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, the Netherlands, Leonne.Prompers@intmed.unimaas.nl.
Journal: Diabetologia. 2007 Jan;50(1):18-25. Epub 2006 Nov 9.
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44. A comparison of the health-related quality of life in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, with a diabetes group and a nondiabetes group from the general population.

Author: Ribu L; Hanestad BR; Moum T; Birkeland K; Rustoen T;
Institution: Faculty of Nursing, Oslo University College, Oslo, Norway, lis.ribu@su.hio.no.
Journal: Qual Life Res. 2006 Nov 8;.
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45. Tetanus prophylaxis for diabetic foot ulcers.

Author: Rogers LC; Frykberg RG;
Institution: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, 152-11 89(th) Avenue, New York, NY 11432, USA.
Journal: Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2006 Oct;23(4):769-75, vii-i.
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46. Diabetes mellitus and the elderly: special considerations for foot ulcer prevention and care.

Author: Van Gils CC; Stark LA;
Institution: Dixie Regional Medical Center's Wound Clinic, St. George, UT 84770, USA. cvangils@yahoo.com
Journal: Ostomy Wound Manage. 2006 Sep;52(9):50-2, 54, 56.
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47. Best practice in the assessment and management of diabetic foot ulcers.

Author: Delmas L; Delmas L; Delmas L;
Institution: Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, ON. ldemas@ottawahospital.on.ca
Journal: Rehabil Nurs. 2006 Nov-Dec;31(6):228-34.
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48. Prediction of diabetic foot ulcer occurrence using commonly available clinical information: the Seattle Diabetic Foot Study.

Author: Boyko EJ; Ahroni JH; Cohen V; Nelson KM; Heagerty PJ;
Institution: Epidemiologic Research and Information Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System (S-152E), 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, USA. eboyko@u.washington.edu
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2006 Jun;29(6):1202-7.
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49. Stratification of foot ulcer risk in patients with diabetes: a population-based study.

Author: Leese GP; Reid F; Green V; McAlpine R; Cunningham S; Emslie-Smith AM; Morris AD; McMurray B; Connacher AC;
Institution: Diabetes Department, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK. graham.leese@tuht.scot.nhs.uk
Journal: Int J Clin Pract. 2006 May;60(5):541-5.
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50. Quality of life of adults with unhealed and healed diabetic foot ulcers.

Author: Goodridge D; Trepman E; Sloan J; Guse L; Strain LA; McIntyre J; Embil JM;
Institution: College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Journal: Foot Ankle Int. 2006 Apr;27(4):274-80.
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51. The prevalence and occurrence of diabetic foot ulcer pain and its impact on health-related quality of life.

Author: Ribu L; Rustoen T; Birkeland K; Hanestad BR; Paul SM; Miaskowski C;
Institution: Faculty of Nursing, Oslo University College, Oslo, Norway. lis.ribu@su.hio.no
Journal: J Pain. 2006 Apr;7(4):290-9.
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52. Diabetic foot ulcers: practical treatment recommendations.

Author: Edmonds M;
Institution: Diabetic Foot Clinic, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK. michael.edmonds@kingsch.nhs.uk
Journal: Drugs. 2006;66(7):913-29.
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53. Reduction of digital plantar pressure by debridement and silicone orthosis.

Author: Slater RA; Hershkowitz I; Ramot Y; Buchs A; Rapoport MJ;
Institution: Diabetes Unit, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine Tel Aviv University, Zerifin, Israel. slaterdiabfoot@yahoo.com
Journal: Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2006 Dec;74(3):263-6. Epub 2006 Jun 5.
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54. Assessing the outcome of the management of diabetic foot ulcers using ulcer-related and person-related measures.

Author: Jeffcoate WJ; Chipchase SY; Ince P; Game FL;
Institution: Foot Ulcer Trials Unit, Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK. wjeffcoate@futu.co.uk
Journal: Diabetes Care. 2006 Aug;29(8):1784-7.
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55. Percent change in wound area of diabetic foot ulcers over a 4-week period is a robust predictor of complete healing in a 12-week prospective trial.

Author: Sheehan P; Jones P; Giurini JM; Caselli A; Veves A;
Institution: Diabetes Foot and Ankle Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Journal: Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Jun;117(7 Suppl):239S-244S.
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56. Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot infections.

Author: Lipsky BA; Berendt AR; Deery HG; Embil JM; Joseph WS; Karchmer AW; LeFrock JL; Lew DP; Mader JT; Norden C; Tan JS;
Institution: Medical Service, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, and Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Wash 98108-9804, USA. Benjamin.Lipsky@med.va.gov
Journal: Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Jun;117(7 Suppl):212S-238S.
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