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Transition from Medicaid to Commercial Insurance Reduces Major Amputation Risk in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients, Study Finds

Sep 5, 2024 |

A recent study reveals that diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patients transitioning from Medicaid to commercial insurance face a 27% lower risk of major amputation. Conducted by leading experts from ALPS and published in Diabetology, the research highlights the critical role of insurance in improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. Discover how insurance transitions can help reduce amputation rates for those with DFUs.

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Historic Appointment: Dr. David G. Armstrong Becomes First Podiatric Surgeon Named Visiting Professor at UMass Medical School

Oct 9, 2024 |

Dr. David G. Armstrong, founding president of the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS), has become the first podiatric surgeon to be appointed as a Visiting Professor of Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His pioneering work in limb preservation is further recognized through this collaboration with UMass’s Limb Preservation Program, directed by Dr. Douglas W. Jones. This milestone emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary efforts between vascular and podiatric surgeons to advance innovative care and reduce preventable amputations worldwide.

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Professor David G. Armstrong Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Diabetic Foot Society of India

Oct 4, 2024 |

Professor David G. Armstrong, founding president of the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS), has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Diabetic Foot Society of India (DFSI), marking a milestone in the global fight against diabetic foot complications. Celebrated for his pioneering work in preventing diabetic foot ulcers and reducing amputations, Armstrong’s innovative research has transformed limb preservation worldwide. Honored at the landmark DFSI conference in Mumbai, this recognition highlights his lifelong dedication to advancing diabetic foot care and his unwavering commitment to saving limbs and lives globally.

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Vascular Surgery Leader Dr. Joseph Mills Completes SVS Presidency: ALPS Celebrates His Distinguished Service

Jul 18, 2024 |

Discover how Dr. Joseph Mills, a renowned leader in vascular surgery and recent president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, has shaped the field with his groundbreaking contributions to diabetic foot amputation prevention and limb salvage. As a distinguished professor at Baylor College of Medicine and co-editor of “Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery,” Dr. Mills has led significant advancements in vascular care. Learn more about his impactful legacy and ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes in the latest tribute from the American Limb Preservation Society.

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