Biomedix had the opportunity to support a PAD screening initiative at a large Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). The SNF consisted of a variety of residents, including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation and recovery, and a dementia unit.
This screening program was coordinated with MIMIT, making a nationally recognized vascular specialist group available to all residents. Over 60 residents signed up for the program.
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 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 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 Read more…