Applying MolecuLight imaging technology: Advancing care for diabetic wounds

On 8 July 2026, the FV Wednesday session featured two practical clinical topics: Diabetic foot management and The application of innovative technology in wound care.

Opening the session, Dr Truong Hoang Vinh Khiem presented “Diabetic foot complications: Current management and advanced therapies.”
To deliver effective treatment, FV Hospital adopts a multidisciplinary approach supported by advanced techniques such as Vacuum-Assisted Closure (V.A.C.®) therapy, skin grafting procedures, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Dr Khiem also emphasised that daily inspection of patients’ footwear is essential, as properly fitting footwear plays a crucial role in preventing and managing foot ulcers. He further stressed that patients should receive appropriate guidance on foot care at home and attend regular follow-up appointments. As Dr Khiem noted, “When it comes to protecting diabetic feet, prevention is always better than cure.”
Dr Duong Bich Thuy, PhD, introduced MolecuLight, a point-of-care fluorescence imaging technology used to detect elevated bacterial loads in wounds at the point of care.
Dr Thuy explained: “This device helps doctors identify the precise areas that require cleaning or debridement, monitor treatment response in real time, and support appropriate antibiotic prescribing.” As a result, the management of hard-to-heal wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, burns, and pressure injuries, becomes more precise and effective while helping reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and improve patient outcomes.

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