Rogelio Jacinto had five days until doctors planned to amputate his leg. It was an emotionally wrenching end to five months of unsuccessful visits to specialists to treat a diabetic foot ulcer. The 72 ...

After reviewing the results of two large clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday concluded the Type 2 diabetes treatment canagliflozin leads to increased risk of leg and foot ...

A serious female orthopedic doctor shows a senior female patient an x-ray of the patient’s fractured foot. Foot radiography and serum markers may be effective screening tools for early prevention and ...

Rates of leg and foot amputations in Illinois hospitals increased 65% between 2016 and 2023, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates ...

Our legs and feet are the pillars that carry us through life, enabling us to explore the world with every stride. Unfortunately, leg and foot amputations remain a significant concern, particularly ...

Ted Iverson first knew something was wrong with his feet when he punctured the bottom of one and didn't realize it. Iverson stepped on a belt, and the tongue of the buckle stuck into his foot. As he ...

The rise in diabetes and peripheral artery disease is taking a gruesome toll on Illinois residents, with a large spike in rates of leg and foot amputations performed in the state's hospitals.

Lakeville, MN – A Rosemount resident is walking today thanks to early intervention and coordinated care that helped him avoid a full foot amputation. Bob, a Rosemount, Minnesota resident living with ...

Rates of leg and foot amputations in Illinois hospitals increased 65% between 2016 and 2023, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. "Unfortunately, by the time a patient with diabetes and/or PAD ...