International Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology

Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Effectiveness and Tolerability of Topical Curcumin for Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Pilot Clinical Study

    Milind Ruke, Iffat, Arun Maurya, Avinash Bhise, Jyolsna Agnes Jose*, Kesavalu Purushothaman

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 56-60
    Received: 5 August 2024
    Accepted: 22 August 2024
    Published: 6 September 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) affect 9.1 to 26.1 million individuals globally each year, with 15-25% of those with diabetes mellitus (DM) experiencing them during their lives. DFUs are a major cause of amputations, accounting for 85% of such cases in diabetic patients. Curcumin, a compound from Curcuma longa, shows potential in wound heal... Show More
  • Research Article

    Hypothyroidism and Transudative Ascites: Highlighting a Little-known Association

    Ibrahima Sory Barry*, Ngone Diaba Diack, Nafy Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Leye

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 61-64
    Received: 29 December 2023
    Accepted: 6 March 2024
    Published: 29 September 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijde.20240903.12
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    Abstract: Hypothyroidism is a frequent condition in medical practice and clinical forms with ascites are exceptionally rare. After a review of the literature we found that the exudative nature of the fluid is the main feature associated with hypothyroidism, however no case of hypothyroidism associated with transudative ascites has been reported. We report a ... Show More