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Chronic foot ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes. These wounds can be very slow to heal, and treatment can be prolonged and frustrating. In some cases, when little or no progress is being made with treatment, an amputation may be recommended.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a promising treatment for non-healing wounds, offering hope for patients who have not responded to conventional therapies. This treatment involves patients breathing almost 100 per cent oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure.

Parkmore-based VERSONO® Medical Ltd has begun enrolling patients in the FREEFLOW pivotal study for its FastWire System. FastWire is a truly disruptive technology designed to quickly access previously untreatable complex blockages in arteries, increasing success rates and reducing risk of amputations via endovascular techniques.

Parkmore-based VERSONO® Medical Ltd has begun enrolling patients in the FREEFLOW pivotal study for its FastWire System. FastWire is a truly disruptive technology designed to quickly access previously untreatable complex blockages in arteries, increasing success rates and reducing risk of amputations via endovascular techniques.

The skin, our body's largest organ, often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to oxygen allocation. In the body's hierarchy of oxygen distribution, the brain receives the lion's share, around 20-25 per cent, followed by other vital organs. This means that the skin typically receives less oxygen, which can affect its health and healing capabilities. Hyperbaric Oxygenation (HBOT) can compensate for this by significantly increasing blood oxygen levels. This offers substantial benefits for skin health, particularly through its anti-inflammatory effects.

Oxygen is not just for breathing; it's a vital element for healing and overall wellness. Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) taps into the healing properties of oxygen to rejuvenate the body from the inside out.

VERSONO Medical is an exciting early stage Irish MedTech company based in Galway, a global centre for excellence in medical technologies. The company collaborates with clinicians and research institutions across the world.

Galway-based VERSONO Medical is celebrating the success of a new pilot study which found its FastWire intravascular medical device to be hugely effective at enabling the treatment of the worst type of arterial blockages, reducing amputation in vulnerable patients threatened by sepsis caused by vascular disease.

In Ireland, a nation with approximately 300,000 people living with diabetes, the incidence of amputations among diabetic patients has reached a concerning level.

In Ireland, a nation with approximately 300,000 people living with diabetes, the incidence of amputations among diabetic patients has reached a concerning level. Reports indicate that 671 patients underwent amputations due to diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) last year, which not only results in life-altering consequences for individuals but also poses a significant economic burden on the healthcare system. These statistics emphasize the importance of implementing this evidence-based treatment to tackle this growing crisis.