Diabetes-related amputations increasing
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Diabetes-related amputations increasing Diabetes-related amputations increasing
Galway start-up Bluedrop Medical bags €600,000 funding
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Bluedrop Medical bags €600,000 funding for diabetes tool Bluedrop Medical has landed €600,000 in funding, allowing the Galway-based start-up to up its headcount and speed its device to markey
New figures reveal worrying increase of amputations in England
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New figures reveal worrying increase of amputations in England New figures from Public Health England (PHE) show that the number of diabetes-related amputations in England has reached a record high of 20 a day.
Creganna founder Ian Quinn backs Galway start-up aiming to save diabetics’ legs and feet
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The firm has raised €600,000 to develop and commercialise an internet-connected device which scans a person’s foot to predict the formation of, and detection of diabetic foot ulcers.