Diabetic foot disease in the United Kingdom: about time to put feet first
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Diabetes is now the biggest cause of amputation, stroke, blindness and end stage renal failure. It causes many deaths from cardiovascular disease. Foot ulcers and amputations reduce the quality of life, increase mortality and involve lengthy stay in hospital. Man...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
Online Access: | http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/5/1/26 |