Tag: Amputation
FDA Warns of Amputation Risk Associated With Canagliflozin
Canagliflozin tied to a doubling of amputations of legs, feet, agency says
ACC: High Readmission Rate for Critical Limb Ischemia
Most readmissions are unplanned; index hospitalization LOS linked to unplanned readmission
Diabetes Ups Risk of Amputation in Critical Limb Ischemia
Unadjusted hazard ratio of diabetes mellitus 1.87 for major amputation risk in critical limb ischemia
Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Can Predict Mortality
In patients with diabetes, baPWV can predict all-cause mortality after lower extremity amputation
Statins Might Help Prevent Amputation in PAD Patients
Cholesterol-lowing drugs associated with reduced risk of amputation, mortality
SIR: Cryoablation Helps Ease Phantom Limb Pain for Amputees
Targeted treatment of nerve and scar tissue found to improve symptoms
Risk Prediction Equations Created for Diabetes Complications
Equations developed and validated to estimate future risk of blindness, lower limb amputation
Risk of Death Up With Lower Extremity Amputation in Diabetes
Some, but not all, of the increased risk attributed to diabetes-related complications
FDA Approves Novel Leg Prosthesis for AKAs
New device adheres to the leg with fixtures and screws implanted into the remaining thigh bone
ISET: Program to Test, Treat for PAD Reduces Amputations
Saving limbs saves lives and costs less than amputation for peripheral arterial disease
