| Autor: |
Yan Sun, Lixia Ge, Yee Gary Ang, Zhiwen Joseph Lo, Huiling Liew, Donna Tan, Daniel Chew, John Arputhan Abisheganaden |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, Vol 53, Iss 10, Pp 638-640 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2972-4066 |
| DOI: |
10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2024220 |
| Popis: |
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, with a lifetime risk estimated to be between 19% and 34%.1 Without timely prevention and management, DFUs can lead to lower extremity amputations (LEAs) and premature death.2,3 DFUs also impose significant healthcare and societal costs, especially in Southeast Asia.4,5 Regular foot screenings are essential for preventing these complications. |
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