Terahertz imaging for early screening of diabetic foot syndrome: A proof of concept

Terahertz imaging for early screening of diabetic foot syndrome: A proof of concept

Most people with diabetes suffer some deterioration of the feet. Diabetic foot syndrome causes ulceration in about 15% of cases and such deterioration leads to amputation in about 2.5% of diabetic patients, diminishing their quality of life and generating extraordinary costs for patients and public...

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Veröffentlicht in:Scientific reports 2017-02, Vol.7 (1), p.42124-42124, Article 42124
Hauptverfasser: Hernandez-Cardoso, G. G., Rojas-Landeros, S. C., Alfaro-Gomez, M., Hernandez-Serrano, A. I., Salas-Gutierrez, I., Lemus-Bedolla, E., Castillo-Guzman, A. R., Lopez-Lemus, H. L., Castro-Camus, E.
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Sprache:eng
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Amputation
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Feet
Foot diseases
Humanities and Social Sciences
Medical treatment
multidisciplinary
Public health
Quality of life
Science
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Zusammenfassung:Most people with diabetes suffer some deterioration of the feet. Diabetic foot syndrome causes ulceration in about 15% of cases and such deterioration leads to amputation in about 2.5% of diabetic patients, diminishing their quality of life and generating extraordinary costs for patients and public health systems. Currently, there is no objective method for the detection of diabetic foot syndrome in its early stages. We propose terahertz imaging as a method for the evaluation of such deterioration. This screening method could aid the prevention and medical treatment of this condition in the future.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/srep42124