Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2719119 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Major depression by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is associated with a 2-fold higher risk of incident diabetic foot ulcers. Future studies of this association should include better measures of peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease, which are possible confounders or mediators.
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Authors
Lisa H. MD, MS, Carolyn M. PhD, Wayne J. MD, Gayle E. PhD, MPH, Paul MD, MPH, Susan R. MD, PhD, Elizabeth H.B. MD, MPH, Evette J. PhD, Malia M. BA, Bessie A. MD, MPH, Michael ScD,