Advanced Therapies Journal

Advanced Therapies Journal

New Treatments for Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Sciences and Research Unit, aiaslamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/atj.2024.210457
Abstract
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are one of the more common problems linked with diabetes. DFUs are persistent wounds which frequently result in non-traumatic lower limb amputations owing to ongoing infection and other ulcer-related complications. Furthermore, these difficulties place a major fiscal strain on the healthcare system since costly medical procedures are necessary. Furthermore, the therapeutic therapies that are now accessible have only been fairly successful, indicating a significant need to discover innovative ways for the better treatment of DFUs. Hydrogels are 3-D structures made from natural and/or synthetic polymers. Because of their unusual adaptability, tunability, and hydrophilic qualities, these materials have received substantial research for a variety of medicinal applications, including drug delivery and tissue manipulation. As a result, this review article examines the most recent improvements in hydrogel wound dressings for successful DFU therapy, offering an overview of current viewpoints and problems throughout this study area. 
 
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Volume 6, Issue 21
Autumn 2024
Pages 20-27

  • Receive Date 08 October 2024
  • Revise Date 05 October 2024
  • Accept Date 05 November 2024