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Can Evidence-Based Medicine Be A Reality In Practice?
Robert J. Smith, Contributing Editor
In a wide-ranging discussion about the emerging impact of evidence-based medicine (EBM), this author obtains the insights of various experts on the value of EBM in augmenting clinical decision-making and improving the number of available treatment options. They also discuss common misperceptions and keys to overcoming obstacles that may thwart greater use of EBM in private practice.
Study Sparks Debate About Treatment Options For Ingrown Toenails
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
Patients commonly present with ingrown toenails and treatments range from chemical matrixectomy to the newer orthonyxia procedure. A new study in the Journal of the American College of Surgery concludes that orthonyxia, using a metal brace for the toe, is superior to partial matrix excision in terms of recovery and patient satisfaction.
This educational program is designed to provide clarity as to the benefit in wound care of the many different collagen based dressings on the market. It will begin with a timeline and general overview of many collagen dressings in existence followed by the clinical benefit they provide to healing wounds from a scientific perspective. The session will end with a practicing wound care clinician discussing the benefit of these dressings for the everyday practice of healing chronic wounds.
This activity has been developed for Vascular Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Podiatrists, Nurses, Primary Care Physicians, Wound Care Specialists, and Diabetic Educators
This activity has been developed for Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Podiatric Physicians, Endovascular Allied Professionals, Endocrinologists, Wound Care Specialists, Directors of the Wound Care Clinic, and Primary Care Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses and Technologists.
There is no question that heel pain is one of the most common conditions we see and treat in podiatric practice. In order to provide appropriate treatment, one must have a strong understanding of the different etiologies that may come into play.
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