CAN ULTRASOUND MEASURES OF INTRINSIC FOOT MUSCLES AND PLANTAR SOFT TISSUES PREDICT FUTURE DIABETES-RELATED FOOT DISEASE? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.

Can ultrasound measures of intrinsic foot muscles and plantar soft tissues predict future diabetes-related foot disease? A systematic review.

INTRODUCTION:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with hyperglycaemia and advanced glycosylation end-products.In the foot, the consequences of chronic or uncontrolled diabetes are micro and macrovascular disease, neuropathy, reduced joint mobility and structural and soft tissue changes that increase the risk of ulcer development and amputation.Diab

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The Phlebotomine sandfly fauna (Diptera: Psychodidae) of Kenya

Visceral and cutaneous leishmaniases are endemic in some parts of Kenya, where they are transmitted byphlebobotomine sandflies of genus Phlebotomus.This review is a compilation of the currently known distributionof phlebotomine sandflies in the parts of Kenya that Pouch have been studied, from the time sandflies were firstreported in the country.So

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Removable dental prosthesis as periodontal treatment method

The objectives of prostheses are to restore mastication force, improve esthetics and maintain gingival health.The construction and function of prosthesis restoration are mutually interdependent with condition of periodontal tissues.A properly constructed prosthesis is an Washer Hose integral phase of complete treatment of periodontal disease in ord

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Effectiveness of a tailored communication intervention to improve physical activity in hypertensive patients: a twelve-month randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.Arterial hypertension is one of the main cardiovascular risk factors.Despite this, individuals with hypertension often fail to follow medical advice to counteract cardiovascular risks.A physically active lifestyle is one of the most challengin

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