Cultura

The Effect of Anxiety and Body Weight on College Social Skills: A Review of the Evidence

VOLUME 22, 2025

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Jaime David Torres Lévano
Esther Obdulia Franco Soto
Jessica Yolanda Huarcaya Rojas
Julio José Peña Galindo

Abstract

This review article discusses the impact of anxiety, body weight, and social skills on the academic and social integration of college students. Based on six primary articles, it explores the effects of social anxiety, stigmatization associated with body weight, and negative self-image on interpersonal interactions. It also examines gaps in current strategies, including psychological therapies, group physical activities, and educational programs. The influence of the cultural and geographical context is examined in a particular case study of Peruvian medical students. Finally, the article proposes comprehensive interventions that combine psychological, physical, and social strategies to address these challenges and improve students' emotional and social well-being. This study underscores the necessity of inclusive and culturally adapted approaches within the university setting.

Keywords : Social integration, stigmatization, university mental health, comprehensive interventions and self-efficacy..
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty