Volume 20 - Issue 6 - June 2007
Column
Practice Builders
06/03/2007
John Guiliana, DPM, MS
The medical industry has changed tremendously in recent years. You can no longer sit back and wait for patients to come to you. Patients are demanding quality care, timely service and, most importantly, customer satisfaction. In planning for...
The medical industry has changed tremendously in recent years. You can no longer sit back and wait for patients to come to you. Patients are demanding quality care, timely service and, most importantly, customer satisfaction. In planning for...
The medical industry has changed...
06/03/2007
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News and Trends
06/03/2007
Brian McCurdy
Can depression spur the development of diabetes? A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine concludes that older patients who are depressed have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Can depression spur the development of diabetes? A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine concludes that older patients who are depressed have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Can depression spur the...
06/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
06/03/2007
Caroline E. Fife, MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM
A dilemma of modern medicine is that reimbursement has become procedurally based. Clinicians are paid for what they do for patients, not for what they refrain from doing. Accordingly, the system, by its very nature, encourages intervention....
A dilemma of modern medicine is that reimbursement has become procedurally based. Clinicians are paid for what they do for patients, not for what they refrain from doing. Accordingly, the system, by its very nature, encourages intervention....
A dilemma of modern medicine is...
06/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
06/03/2007
G. Dock Dockery, DPM, FACFAS
A 32-year-old female presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of multiple pruritic lesions on the tops of both feet. The lesions have been present for several months and appear to be increasing in number and size. The patient has not...
A 32-year-old female presents to the clinic with a chief complaint of multiple pruritic lesions on the tops of both feet. The lesions have been present for several months and appear to be increasing in number and size. The patient has not...
A 32-year-old female presents to...
06/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Orthotics Q&A
06/03/2007
David J. Levine, DPM, cPed
Despite the success rate one may have with orthotic devices, sometimes patients may not tolerate the devices. These expert panelists discuss treating patients who do not tolerate orthoses, when orthoses need to be replaced, which orthotic...
Despite the success rate one may have with orthotic devices, sometimes patients may not tolerate the devices. These expert panelists discuss treating patients who do not tolerate orthoses, when orthoses need to be replaced, which orthotic...
Despite the success rate one may...
06/03/2007
Podiatry Today
Sports Medicine
06/03/2007
Thomas M. Novella, DPM
After completing my residency and an orthopedics fellowship at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, I quickly became a medical advisor to world-class athletes. In the dawn of the sports medicine era back in 1980, I joined a...
After completing my residency and an orthopedics fellowship at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, I quickly became a medical advisor to world-class athletes. In the dawn of the sports medicine era back in 1980, I joined a...
After completing my residency...
06/03/2007
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Industry News
06/03/2007
When grinding nails, DPMs can expose themselves to dust but a new device may protect them. The portable BATVAC comes with a sheath that can be attached to drills, according to the manufacturer Jan L. The company says the product...
When grinding nails, DPMs can expose themselves to dust but a new device may protect them. The portable BATVAC comes with a sheath that can be attached to drills, according to the manufacturer Jan L. The company says the product...
When grinding nails, DPMs can...
06/03/2007
Podiatry Today
06/03/2007
Mary E. Crawford, DPM, FACFAS
Given the various ways people compensate for equinus as well as the many conditions associated with equinus, the author provides an anatomical primer, addresses biomechanical influences and offers pearls on surgical treatment
Given the various ways people compensate for equinus as well as the many conditions associated with equinus, the author provides an anatomical primer, addresses biomechanical influences and offers pearls on surgical treatment
Given the various ways people...
06/03/2007
Podiatry Today
06/03/2007
Bradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DO; G. Dock Dockery, DPM, FACFAS
Lichen planus can be a challenging condition to diagnose. Accordingly, these authors review variations of lichen planus, offer insights on the differential diagnosis and essential treatment tips.
Lichen planus can be a challenging condition to diagnose. Accordingly, these authors review variations of lichen planus, offer insights on the differential diagnosis and essential treatment tips.
Lichen planus can be a...
06/03/2007
Podiatry Today
06/03/2007
Molly S. Judge, DPM, FACFAS, CNMT
Residual MPJ subluxation. Neuritis. Flail toe. Hypertrophic scars. These are just some of the complications that can occur with hammertor surgery. Accordingly, this author offers proactive pointers for reducing the risk of complications and...
Residual MPJ subluxation. Neuritis. Flail toe. Hypertrophic scars. These are just some of the complications that can occur with hammertor surgery. Accordingly, this author offers proactive pointers for reducing the risk of complications and...
Residual MPJ subluxation....
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