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Picomm-Issue 38

Posted on February 15, 2008

Limb salvage in extensive diabetic foot ulceration: an extended study using a herbal supplementHong Kong Medical Journal ORIGINAL ARTICLE: OBJECTIVE. To further study the clinical value of a herbal supplement in the treatment of chronic foot ulcers in diabetic patients. DESIGN. Double-blind randomised, placebo-control trial. Clinical measures included standard antidiabetic treatment, daily wound care including antiseptic bath, debridement, toe removal for gangrene when necessary, and the daily consumption of a herbal drink or placebo. The primary outcome was limb salvage. Secondary outcomes i...

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