The Critical Importance of FDA Approval for Diagnostic Devices: Challenges and Consequences

In the healthcare ecosystem, diagnostic devices form the backbone of disease identification, treatment planning, and patient management. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that these devices meet rigorous standards of safety, efficacy, and reliability. Over the last decade, obtaining FDA clearance for diagnostic devices has become increasingly challenging […]

Doppler and digital ABI, what is the difference?

Doppler and Digital ABI: What Is the Difference? Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a prevalent condition caused by reduced blood flow to the extremities due to narrowed arteries. Early detection of PAD is essential for preventing serious complications such as ulcers, infections, and even limb amputation. The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a key diagnostic test […]

Best Practice Statement by Wounds UK about the importance of ABPI testing to improve patient care

Best practice statement authors – expert working group: Jacqui Fletcher OBE (Chair), Independent Nurse Consultant: Leanne Atkin, Vascular Nurse Consultant, Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, Research Fellow, University of Huddersfield; Nicci Aylward-Wotton, Research Fellow/Tissue Viability Nurse Consultant, Cornwall Foundation Trust; Gill Boast, GPN Facilitator and Training Programme Lead GPN Foundation School, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB; Julie Hatch, Lead Tissue Viability Nurse, The Princess Alexandra Hospital […]

Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Guide For GPs

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a perilous condition silently affecting millions worldwide. [1] This blog is designed as a short guide for general practitioners and other medical professionals. It contains global and some local statistics of PAD prevalence, presents PAD risk groups, and discusses the compounding effect of smoking and multiple risk factors. It also features basic […]