This study investigated risk factors for morbidity and mortality in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and evaluated the effectiveness of combining negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) with platelet-rich plasma-fibrin glue (PRP) in treating DFUs. The study included 1,163 patients, with 653 having DFUs and 510 without. Blood indicators such as C-reactive protein, albumin, and creatinine were identified as predictors of DFU morbidity, while albumin and age were independent predictors of mortality. The combination of NPWT and PRP was found to accelerate wound healing and reduce mortality compared to NPWT alone, suggesting it as an effective adjunct treatment for DFUs.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
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