Patient cells could be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers

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Cells taken from a person with a diabetic foot ulcer could help treat the diabetes complication, researchers have said. Foot ulcers are non-healing chronic wounds that, if left untreated, can lead to infections and lower-limb amputation. There are more than 135 leg, foot or toe amputations each week, according to Diabetes UK.

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PV Mayer

Dr. Perry Mayer is the Medical Director of The Mayer Institute (TMI), a center of excellence in the treatment of the diabetic foot. He received his undergraduate degree from Queen’s University, Kingston and medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

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