The processes that interfere with the normal healing process in people with diabetes remain incompletely understood. Recently, interest has grown in the role of exosomes in wound healing. Exosomes are nanosized, fluid-filled sacs released from cells that can carry cargo like proteins, peptides, and messenger RNA.
Lower Extremity Review
World Guidelines for Falls Prevention and Management for Older Adults
Falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and health-related costs. Current guidelines are inconsistent, with no up-to-date, globally applicable ones present.
Sedentary Time And Polypharmacy
Increased sedentary time is associated with an increased risk of polypharmacy according to a recently published large national study of adults (>20 yrs) in the United States. Research has shown that there is an inverse relationship between participation in physical activity and polypharmacy (use of 5 or more medications).
Playing Golf = Nordic Walking
Older adults may gain more health benefits from playing golf than participating in regular or Nordic walking, suggests a recent study published in BMJ Open Sport &Exercise Medicine.
Hospitalizations and Hip Fractures
In a study of 701 hip fracture patients (age >65 yrs), researchers from Beijing, China, found that those who underwent surgery within 2 days of admission (Early Surgery Group) had fewer perioperative challenges than those whose surgery was delayed.
Exercise, Nutrition, And Muscle Outcomes
As the population ages, sarcopenia becomes a greater challenge and opportunities for its prevention are critical to keeping older adults active and healthy and preventing a major public health burden. A new scoping review examined 13 studies that looked at…
Data-Driven Balance Assessments
Evidence shows that that nearly 75% of people over age 70 have some type of balance disorder. Given the ongoing growth of the aging population, this represents a public health burden and threat to the healthcare system. Balance assessments play an…
Shared Medical Appointment for Fall Risk Assessment
Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the aging population yet only a small percentage of older adults report being asked about falls or their risk for falls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initiated the STopping Elderly Accidents…
Calcaneal fractures
Calcaneal fractures account for 60% of tarsal fractures, and intra-articular fractures account for up to 75% of those. Displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures are often accompanied by long-term sequelae, permanent disability and other…
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