ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2022
An Overview of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Associated Problems with Special Emphasis on Treatments with Antimicrobials.
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52 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 79 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative analysis of surgical and non-surgical wound approaches in diabetic foot ulcer treatment: Meta-analysis and systematic review.International wound journal · 2024Pooled it
- The transforming role of wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes for diabetic foot ulcer healing: a randomized controlled clinical trial.Stem cell research & therapy · 2025Trial
- Translational Pharmaceutical Perspectives on Quinones as Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Agents in Diabetes and Its Complications.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Bacteriophage therapy for antimicrobial-resistant, biofilm‑associated diabetic foot infection: delivery routes, phage antibiotic synergy, and practical wound‑care integration.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Healing the Sole: Combining Natural Plant Extracts and Conventional Drugs in Wound Delivery Systems for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Scar-reducing ionically conductive chitosan bandage: Combining ionic and electrical stimulation for optimal wound healing.Biomaterials · 2026Article
- Chitosan-based hydrogels loaded with repaglinide and difluorinated curcumin: impact on structural integrity, drug release, and antibacterial activity.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- Feeding the invaders: how metabolic imbalance shapes infection and biofilm development.FEMS microbiology reviews · 2026Review
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Fibrin Glue Dressing Combined with a Novel Repairing Gel for Healing Recalcitrant Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Findings from an Exploratory Randomized Pilot Trial.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial and Anti-Biofilm Properties of Ma'in Hot Springs Targeting Bacteria Isolated from Diabetic Foot Ulcers.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
- Exosome-Biomaterial Platforms for Diabetic Skin Infections: Microenvironment Remodeling, Responsive Delivery, and Clinical Translation.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Management of Diabetic Foot Infections Using Phage Therapy.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Review
- Microbial allies in skin trauma recovery: from immune modulation to engineered probiotic therapeutics.Burns & trauma · 2026Review
- Evaluation of wound regeneration potential of nano-phytoextracts loaded carboxymethyl chitosan scaffolds for diabetic foot ulcer.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- PTA-DFS study: design of a randomised controlled trial assessing the effects of early percutaneous transluminal angioplasty on the healing of diabetic foot ulcers in persons with type 2 diabetes.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2025Article
- Design and Fabrication of Customised Diabetic Insoles for Optimised Foot Pressure Distribution Using Finite Element Analysis and Additive Manufacturing Technology.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Addressing Balance Issues in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients: Offloading, Mobility, and Fall Prevention.Cureus · 2025Review
- Prognostic value of the site, depth, and infection/ischemia classification system in diabetic foot ulcers: a retrospective cohort study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Uncovering the Role of Tertiary Lymphoid Organs in the Inflammatory Landscape: A Novel Immunophenotype of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2025Article
- Novel antimicrobial strategies for diabetic foot infections: addressing challenges and resistance.Acta diabetologica · 2025Review
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11 authors at 8 institutions in 6 countries.
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Abstract
One of the most significant challenges of diabetes health care is diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). DFUs are more challenging to cure, and this is particularly true for people who already have a compromised immune system. Pathogenic bacteria and fungi are becoming more resistant to antibiotics, so they may be unable to fight microbial infections at the wound site with the antibiotics we have now. This article discusses the dressings, topical antibacterial treatment, medications and debridement techniques used for DFU and provides a deep discussion of DFU and its associated problems. English-language publications on DFU were gathered from many different databases, such as Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Springer Nature, and Google Scholar. For the treatment of DFU, a multidisciplinary approach involving the use of diagnostic equipment, skills, and experience is required. Preventing amputations starts with patient education and the implementation of new categorization systems. The microbiota involved in DFU can be better understood using novel diagnostic techniques, such as the 16S-ribosomal DNA sequence in bacteria. This could be achieved by using new biological and molecular treatments that have been shown to help prevent infections, to control local inflammation, and to improve the healing process.
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