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06/21/2011

Neurology examine the efficacy of different modalities for painful diabetic neuropathy."> New evidence-based guidelines for painful diabetic neuropathy, recently published in Neurology, examine the efficacy of various types of modalities...

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06/21/2011

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Jun-11

05/18/2011

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) shows good results from the precautionary measures instituted in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals in 2007 to prevent the spread of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus...

A recent study in the New...

05/18/2011

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May-11

04/21/2011

Study Finds Good Long-Term Results With First MPJ Implants By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor A n abstract presented at the recent American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference notes good long-term results with...

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04/21/2011

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Apr-11

03/22/2011

Investigating plantar fibromas as an etiology for recalcitrant heel pain, the authors of a recently published study suggest that 25 percent of recalcitrant heel pain is neoplastic in origin. The study authors also maintain that patients...

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03/22/2011

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Mar-11

02/23/2011

The number of Americans with diabetes continues to escalate. Approximately 25.8 million people have diabetes, about 8.3 percent of the United States population, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

The number of Americans with...

02/23/2011

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Feb-11

01/27/2011

Recognizing the rise of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its role in infections acquired in the hospital and community, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released its first guidelines on treating...

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01/27/2011

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Jan-11

12/28/2010

Are Silver Dressings Worth The Expense? By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor While there are a fair number of wound dressings that utilize the antibacterial properties of silver, a new study in Advances in Skin and Wound Care suggests the only...

Are Silver Dressings Worth The...

12/28/2010

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Dec-10

11/19/2010

CPME Adopts Three-Year Residency Standard By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) recently approved residency changes that spell an end to the two- and three-year PM&S-24 and PM&S-36 programs....

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11/19/2010

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Nov-10

10/21/2010

Study Assesses Long-Term Results Of Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor After patients have failed conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis, radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFNA) may be an effective option. A...

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10/21/2010

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09/22/2010

Can Advanced Therapies Speed Healing Of DFUs? By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor Given that diabetic foot ulcers can result in complications as devastating as amputation, timely healing of such ulcers is critical. A new study in the Archives of...

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09/22/2010

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