Glycemia associates positively with CML and reciprocally with esRAGE in older men. Circulating esRAGE modulates bone turnover in older men, whereas CML predicts incidence of hip fracture.

Among 125 inpatients with diabetic foot infections managed by a multidisciplinary foot ulcer unit, knowledge of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonisation status assisted decision‐making to prescribe appropriately or with‐hold empiric anti‐methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus therapy. Despite adherence to national guidelines, apparent overuse of anti‐pseudomonal therapy was frequent, providing potential antimicrobial stewardship opportunities.

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