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Funny things patients say

Posted on September 3, 2016 by admin

I had a patient this week for nail surgery who had been severely traumatized by a previous experience with a general surgeon who had done a TNA (without phenolisation) on the same nail two years ago and she had severe post surgical pain, to such an extent that now with me she pleaded with me AFTER I had finished the procedure to please administer more local anesthetic so that it would stay numb for longer. Continue reading →

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Genetic Engineering Biotechnologies for Enhanced Chronic Wound Healing

Posted on September 3, 2016 by admin

A Review of Genetic Engineering Biotechnologies for Enhanced Chronic Wound Healing John W. Sessions, David G Continue reading →

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How Do Foot Orthoses Work?

Posted on September 3, 2016 by admin

For those interested, I just had an article published in the September 2016 issue of Podiatry Management magazine titled “How Do Foot Orthoses Work?” Attached Files How Do Foot Orthoses Work.pdf (1.68 MB) Continue reading →

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EBM: The Inclined Posture (Tip): A New Clinical Entity

Posted on September 3, 2016 by admin

Somewhat stunned & dazed when I found and read this ‘article’ so I thought I might share the treasure with The Arena. Don’t thank me, yet …. Continue reading →

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Nail abnormalities in patients with vitiligo

Posted on September 3, 2016 by admin

Nail abnormalities in patients with vitiligo An Bras Dermatol. 2016 Jul-Aug; 91(4): 442?445. Quote: Background Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary skin disorder affecting 0.1-4% of the general population. Continue reading →

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FDA bans antibacterial soaps (incl Povidone-iodine)

Posted on September 3, 2016 by admin

FDA News Release FDA issues final rule on safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps Rule removes triclosan and triclocarban from over-the-counter antibacterial hand and body washes Quote: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final rule establishing that over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products containing certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed. Continue reading →

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Global Epidemiology of Diabetic Foot Ulceration

Posted on September 2, 2016 by admin

Global Epidemiology of Diabetic Foot Ulceration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Zhang P et al Ann Med Continue reading →

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Podiatrist struck off for inappropriate behaviour towards a service user

Posted on September 1, 2016 by admin

Press Release: Podiatrist struck off for inappropriate behaviour towards a service user Quote: Podiatrist Tombe Lumonamo has been suspended from the HCPC Register for a period of twelve months on grounds of misconduct whilst working at a practice on a self-employed basis. Continue reading →

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I Stopped Caring About Sneakers

Posted on September 1, 2016 by admin

From Sole Collector: I Stopped Caring About Sneakers Quote: Meet these former collectors who’ve moved on Continue reading →

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Calcaneocuboid Joint Arthritis

Posted on September 1, 2016 by admin

Calcaneocuboid Joint Arthritis of the Midfoot Precedes Tibiotalar Joint Arthritis Anthony Dugarte, MD, CSCS; Sahil Bharwani, BA; HoJun Yoo, BA; Alexander Vondra Boiwka, MD, MS; Charles C. Continue reading →

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