Category Archive: Uncategorized

1. O’Brien Medical Seeks Aquirer

   September 15, 2023

   We have made the difficult decision to seek a buyer for the company. This decision was driven by several factors including the damaging effects of the pandemic. We are seeking a new owner that can take the company forward.  In the short term, we will be pausing production of the ETF128 and ETFMx starting January […]

2. “Etiology, Epidemiology, and Disparities in the Burden of Diabetic Foot Ulcers” from Diabetes Care

   January 20, 2023

   A recently published article in Diabetes Care, Etiology, Epidemiology, and Disparities in the Burden of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, is one of the most comprehensive reviews on the topic in the last several years. Disturbing trends in healthcare disparities for lower income and minority patient populations with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are discussed. Another concern noted […]

3. ADA releases Standards of Care in Diabetes—2023

   December 17, 2022

   The American Diabetes Association just released their 2023 version of it’s Standards of Care in Diabetes. The Retinopathy, Neuropathy, and Foot Care: Standards of Care in Diabetes chapter again reflects the latest evidenced-based guidelines on the treatment of the diabetic foot. Some newer recommendations include topical oxygen therapy for recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers and alpha […]

4. Other Products Page Refresh

   We are pleased to announce an update to our “Other Products” page. This page lists products licensed to other companies as well as new product concepts available for licensing. Contact us for further details.  

5. New Study Finds Vibration Testing More Reliable than Monofilament over Plantar Calluses

   October 23, 2022

   Wynands et al’s recently published “Does plantar skin abrasion affect cutaneous mechanosensation?” brings into focus the importance of plantar callus debridement.  This study measured skin thickness, hardness, monofilament threshold and vibration perception threshold (VPT) in healthy participants over plantar calluses before and after “abrasion” (debridement). The intervention group was compared to a matched control group […]