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Conflicting findings and the analysis of unpublished and retracted data have led to controversy on the safety of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in people with COVID-...
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The Importance of Foot Pressure in Diabetes
Foot pressure assessment refers to the study of pressure fields acting between the plantar surface of the foot and a supporting surface using typically electronic sensors. Individuals with both type 1 and type...
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Open AccessPlantar pressures are higher in cases with diabetic foot ulcers compared to controls despite a longer stance phase duration
Current international guidelines advocate achieving at least a 30 % reduction in maximum plantar pressure to reduce the risk of foot ulcers in people with diabetes. However, whether plantar pressures differ in...
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Living Reference Work Entry In depth
The Importance of Foot Pressure in Diabetes
Foot pressure assessment refers to the study of pressure fields acting between the plantar surface of the foot and a supporting surface using typically electronic sensors. Individuals with both type 1 and type...
