diabetic foot ulcer

American Diabetes Association launches 3-year alliance to reduce amputations

The American Diabetes Association recently launched the Amputation Prevention Alliance — a three-year effort to decrease the number of diabetes-related amputations in the country — along with five partner organizations. The organizations will work together to advocate for policy changes, increase clinician education about caring for diabetic complications, and improve patients' awareness of warning signs to watch out for.

By Katie Adams

Health Tech

Podimetrics snags $45M to grow its diabetic foot health business, prevent amputations

The company is using the funding to grow its product development and research teams, and expand the clinical services offered by its nurse support team. The Series C round was led by D1 Capital Partners and two new investors: the Medtech Convergence Fund and an undisclosed strategic investor.

By Michael Schroeder

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.

Startups, Diagnostics

Podimetrics raises $13.4 million Series B for diabetic foot ulcer sensing mat

The startup has developed smart sensor mat that is designed to be placed in a patient's home and can analyze foot temperature variations to predict and prevent the occurrence of a potential ulcer.

By Kevin Truong

Daily

Wound care startup’s iron-based bioscaffolding meant to fight bacteria in diabetic foot ulcers

Boston-area startup Akeso Biomedical is developing an iron-based compound to prevent foodborne illnesses, treat chronic wounds, and serve as bioscaffolding. The nascent device company just raised a small equity round of $225,000. It’s led by Simon Williams, the former president of biomaterials maker Tepha; the primary Fe3C technology is licensed from the University of Nottingham. Its […]

By Meghana Keshavan