Sentences with phrase «of diabetic ulcers»

So far, the studies of diabetic ulcers and rheumatoid arthritis mentioned above are the only methods to show evidence of clinical effectiveness in human patients.

«Mature B lymphocytes accelerate the healing of diabetic ulcers, other skin injuries: Direct application of immune cells speeds and improves healing of acute and chronic wounds in animal models.»

Not exact matches

A research team from Wayne State University recently published a paper in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that provides a paradigm shift in the understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and wound healing in the treatment of corneal and skin diabetic ulcers.

He expects them to be of most help in treating persistent wounds, such as pressure sores and diabetic ulcers.

A handful of desperate Americans — struggling with treatment - resistant infections, diabetic ulcers or other chronic wounds — have journeyed to a clinic in Tbilisi, Georgia, for the «phage miracle cure.»

Dr Wenxin Wang is trying to uncover therapies for diseases such as diabetic ulcers and Epidermolysis Bullosa, which causes chronic skin conditions: «We are currently investigating the use of these new materials for biomedical applications such as drug / gene delivery, cross linkable hydrogel materials and skin adhesives.

«While more work is required to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms through which B cells exert their beneficial function in wound healing, we are in the process of obtaining the required regulatory approvals to conduct a first clinical study in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Mark Poznansky, MD, PhD, director of the MGH - VIC and senior author of the Wound Repair and Regeneration report adds, «Having a novel therapeutic that is based on the immediate isolation of a patient's own cells, with minimal manipulation, will represent an attractive option for the wound care field; and a successful option that accelerates healing would greatly benefit patients, as diabetic ulcers typically need up to a year or more heal.

B cell treatment also quickly reduced the size and improved the healing of chronic skin ulcers in the diabetic mice, increasing the number of both nerve endings and blood vessels in regenerated tissue.

Further, foot blisters and other diabetic ulcers or sores account for the vast majority of foot and leg amputations in the United States today.

One small study reported promising results with tissue - engineered products to promote healing of diabetic skin ulcers.

Abadir estimates the total number of diabetic foot ulcers to be more than 20 million per year, with an estimated total cost of $ 25 billion annually in the U.S. alone.

Dr Smout said the discovery means it's possible the growth factor could be used to accelerate the healing of chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers and to develop a vaccine against the worm - induced cancer.

BETHESDA, Md. (Nov. 15, 2012)-- Chronic wounds such as foot ulcers are a common problem for diabetics and are the cause of more than 80 percent of the lower leg amputations in these patients.

Having staph aureus in your nose — which is the case for about 30 percent of people — is not necessarily a problem in and of itself, but is a risk factor for getting other infections such as surgical site infections, boils, catheter site infections in people on dialysis and diabetic foot ulcers.

In people with diabetes, a trifecta of trouble can set the stage for amputations: Numbness in the feet due to diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage) can make people less aware of injuries and foot ulcers.

Aloe has been found highly effective for wound healing, and it is also considered mildly effective in the treatment of cold sores, canker sores, bedsores, and diabetic ulcers.

If you scour veterinary literature, you won't find many double - blind clinical studies on therapy lasers; however, if you search PubMed for clinical evidence on the efficacy of laser therapy, you'll be inundated with thousands of articles on its various applications — ranging from its basic usages to the vastly more extreme and bizarre: things like treating diabetic ulcers, traumatic brain injuries, peripheral nervous system failures, mal - union fractures, and more.

Animals with a systemic fungal infection Animals with some types of mange (mites) Pets who have had seizures in the past Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections or gastrointestinal ulceration (s) Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to prednisone / prednisolone or like products before Directions:

Animals with a systemic fungal infection Animals with some types of mange (mites) Injectable methylprednisolone should not be given to pets with low platelets nor injected into infected joints or other infected areas Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone or other glucocorticoids Directions:

For example, people with diabetes are at risk for a number of adverse health consequences, such as blindness, kidney failure, diabetic foot ulcers, or the amputation of a limb due to negligent treatment.

Provided direct patient care to general surgery clients with appendectomy, Hernia repair, Closure of duodenal perforation, Lower segment cesarean section, Hysterectomy (abdominal, vaginal), diabetic ulcer foot, ovarian cancer, orthopedic surgeries.

Negotiated a 3 year contract with current market leader to manufacture their total contact cast kits used in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Dayton Outpatient Center and Research (Dayton, OH) 8/2007 — 4/2008 Research Assistant Principal Investigator — Dr. Suresh Gupta; Sub Investigators — Dr. Arora, Dr. Choi Research Coordinator — Ritu Singla • Aided with the development and execution of various clinical research studies and programs, with a focus in diabetic neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, CRPS, and NSAID - induced gastric ulcers • Worked under specific instructions to run routine tests, experiments, and procedures, ensuring compliance with all established policies, procedures, quality control objectives, and related safety, environmental, and infection control standards • Collaborated in the compilation and verifications of research data, samples, and specimens while participating in related data entry, analysis, and interpretation utilizing various data management and analysis programs • Performed routine data verification and quality control, ensuring data integrity and compliance with prescribed study protocol • Searched related literature and information sources for relevant information pertaining to experiments and procedures • Assisted in the setup, operation, and maintenance of all research equipment and instruments • Administered various logistical, scheduling, and office management functions to provide high - quality subject service, efficient file and data organization, and effective department operations