Biomedix has developed a unique PADnet patient-facing video for our customers! Designed to help providers educate patients about Peripheral Artery Disease and the PADnet test, this video is ideal for healthcare practices to play in waiting rooms, show to patients prior to a PADnet test, and use in any other Read more…
Cigarette smoking has long been considered to be a major risk factor for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). However, there is less research on whether or not the use of noncombustible tobacco is associated with an elevated risk of vascular disease. A recent study was published in the American Journal of Read more…
Food insecurity, or the lack of access to adequate food due to financial constraints, has been an ongoing issue in the United States. In recent years, research has shown that food insecurity can have significant negative effects on overall health, including an increased risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension Read more…
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the main symptoms of PAD is intermittent claudication (IC), which is a cramping pain that occurs in the legs during physical activity. It has been observed that the progression rate of PAD in patients with Read more…
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care has found that people with diabetes are at a higher risk of lower extremity reamputation. The study analyzed data from 24 studies and found that the risk of lower extremity reamputation was 2.5 times higher in Read more…
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are serious complications of diabetes that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. A recent study published in Vascular Medicine examines the association between these conditions and socioeconomic deprivation in people with diabetes. The study involved a population data-linkage and Read more…
Cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases are leading causes of death in the United States, affecting people of all races and ethnicities. However, minority populations, including African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans, are at higher risk of developing these conditions compared to non-Hispanic whites. Racial disparities in cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease risk Read more…
Living with peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be challenging enough, but for people experiencing food insecurity, the risks of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions can be significantly higher. According to a recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference, food insecurity is Read more…
A new study found that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort is better at improving walking availability for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The study covered 264 people with PAD, with participants from four U.S medical centers. Designed to examine the effects of a home-based walking exercise program, Read more…
A recent retrospective cohort study of Medicare patients hospitalized with a diabetic foot ulcer found an intersectionality of patients who identify as black as well as rural patients, and the mortality probability or probability of major leg amputation. This study examined 124,487 patients and based on a statistical analysis, found Read more…