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Join the leg ulcer and compression days adventure !

Join the leg ulcer and compression days adventure ! 1960 1024 Fondation Urgo

Patients who develop venous leg ulcers face considerable suffering and a reduced quality of life. Many patients with leg ulcers are not receiving the correct treatment, resulting in delayed healing times, an increased risk of…

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Asia-Pacific Diabetic Foot Disease Grants

Asia-Pacific Diabetic Foot Disease Grants 1919 1279 Fondation Urgo

Urgo Foundation is offering a Diabetic Foot Disease Grant to support Innovative Projects aiming at improving Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention and Management in the Asia Pacific Region. Projects can be submitted by Healthcare Professionals, Researchers…

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In Vietnam, webinars to connect local experts to other caregivers

In Vietnam, webinars to connect local experts to other caregivers 2560 1920 Fondation Urgo

In collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Wound Management Association and the HCMC Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology, the Urgo Foundation organized 5 webinars. Why ? To help connect local Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU)…

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The URGO Foundation takes part to a new research project in Australia

The URGO Foundation takes part to a new research project in Australia 1666 590 Fondation Urgo

To help taking care of patients with diabetic foot ulcers, the Urgo Foundation joins forces with local experts to implement a new research project. The Foundation’s objectives with this project As a three-year project, it…

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The URGO Foundation active in China

The URGO Foundation active in China 2560 1708 Fondation Urgo

Raising awareness on the burden of living with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Foot ulcers are wounds related to a vascular cause that can lead to severe complications. Little known to the public, they can be…

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Look back at the 2020 edition of the Leg Ulcer and Compression Days

Look back at the 2020 edition of the Leg Ulcer and Compression Days 2560 1708 Fondation Urgo

Leg ulcers, a burden for patients Leg ulcers are wounds related to a vascular cause that can lead to severe complications. As a chronic condition, it is a real burden for patients, caregivers, and health…

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Chronic wound management during the health crisis

Chronic wound management during the health crisis 2560 1440 Fondation Urgo

A limited access to care since the beginning of the health crisis In the current health crisis, one of the major challenges for healthcare professionals is to maintain contact with their patients, particularly those with…

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Trainings with the Red Cross in Ivory Coast

Trainings with the Red Cross in Ivory Coast 718 480 Fondation Urgo

With this partnership, the URGO Foundation contributes to improving the health of mothers and young children. It raises awareness among healthcare professionals and supports inhabitants to reduce infant and maternal mortality. In spite of the…

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The URGO Foundation mobilized to help Lebanon

The URGO Foundation mobilized to help Lebanon 882 783 Fondation Urgo

On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, an explosion of rare violence took place. A double explosion devastated the port of Beirut and part of the city, killing at least 190 people and injuring 6,500. Donation of…

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