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    Individual perception about illness most important predictor in Diabetic Foot Ulcer healing

    Individual perception about illness most important predictor in Diabetic Foot Ulcer healing

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    According to a study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, researchers have highlighted that “Individual perception about illness or beliefs are the most important predictor in DFU healing”. A patient’s understanding of DFUs and their beliefs about the condition directly impacts healing outcomes. The study has addressed the importance of literacy in improving the […] More

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    Novel primary care model proves effective for patients with severe mental illness

    Novel primary care model proves effective for patients with severe mental illness

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    Cardiometabolic health conditions – such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart attacks – are more common in American adults with serious mental illness than the general population. With 14.2 million adults living with a serious mental illness, this represents a major challenge that the United States healthcare system must face head-on. Over the past […] More