Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic disease with a
large-scale impact on the economy and global health. Despite the role played by platelets in …

Background: ESKD is a total or near-permanent failure in renal function. It is irreversible,
progressive and ultimately fatal without peritoneal dialysis (PD), haemodialysis (HD) or …

Introduction The worldwide prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy was recently estimated to be
34.6%. The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in developed nations has been thoroughly …

OBJECTIVE Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations in the
US, but no research has prospectively examined associations between limb-specific …

Rationale & Objectives Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a potent risk factor for
macrovascular disease and death. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more common in …

Background Adults on dialysis are at increased risk of foot ulceration, which commonly
precedes more serious lower limb complications, including amputation. Limited data exist …

Abstract Background The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community has an increased
risk of developing chronic illnesses including diabetes. Among people with diabetes, foot …

Background This study estimated the incidence of major amputation for people in North
Queensland, Australia, examined changes in amputation rates over time and investigated …

Introduction This study examined the prevalence of microvascular and macrovascular
complications in people receiving dialysis with and without diabetes and investigated …

Background Foot and lower limb health complications are common among patients
undergoing dialysis; but a summary of prevention and management evidence is not …