This message was sent to ##Email##
To advertise in this publication please click here
|
|
|
.TOP NEWS
Individual differences in Achilles tendon shape can affect susceptibility to injury
ScienceDaily
Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life, says a study published today in eLife.
The findings suggest that studying individual Achilles tendon shape (or 'morphology') could help with identifying patients at risk of injury and designing new, potentially personalised approaches for treating and preventing Achilles tendinopathy and similar conditions.
|
|
.PROFESSION NEWS
Feet and the COVID-19 pandemic
Medical Xpress
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused wide-reaching changes, including the temporary closure of some schools, as well as gyms, salons, restaurants and other businesses. In addition, many people have transitioned to working from home. These changes affect many elements of your health, including how you use your feet. And this can lead to some medical issues.
|
|
Docs call on Biden to include medical groups in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Fierce Healthcare
Medical practices are largely being left out of the COVID-19 vaccine efforts, a survey from the Medical Group Management Association found.
The survey, which reflected responses from 403 medical group practices, showed 85% of independent practices actively seeking the COVID-19 vaccine for their patients received some as of Jan. 21-24. Nearly half (45%) of hospital- or health system-owned practices seeking vaccines still hadn't gotten any.
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Penetrating fungicidal therapy fast-acting lipophilic vehicle. For over 60 years, the FDA has approved the use of Soluble Tolnaftate1 for the treatment of fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch. Soluble Tolnaftate1 is the active ingredient in FungiFoam®.
|
|
How telehealth is making healthcare more inclusive for millions
Healthline
In the year since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, telemedicine — healthcare appointments and consultations provided at home through video conferencing and mobile apps — has increasingly become the norm.
To avoid long stays in waiting rooms, and out of caution over risk of possible COVID-19 exposure, people have viewed telehealth appointments as a method of maintaining contact with their health providers while staying safe.
|
|
New rules for post-operative complications
Podiatry Management
As we learned in the January 2021 Practice Perfect column, atelectasis
is not one of the causes
of post-operative fever.
In fact, the mnemonic of the Rule of
W for post-operative fever (Wind,
Water, Wound, Walk, Wonder), although classically memorized by almost all medical professionals, clearly needs some updating. The first
update must be entirely removing
atelectasis from the mnemonic.
|
|
The best running shoes for plantar fasciitis
Men's Health
If you're a runner with plantar fasciitis, it can make running miserable, and likely prevent you from logging miles and sticking with your training plan. Unfortunately, the painful condition isn't exactly rare for runners.
"Plantar fasciitis is a common foot ailment that involves micro trauma to the plantar fascia structure on the bottom of the foot," says Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM, FACFAS, podiatrist at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties in Ohio.
|
|
68-year-old man with severe ankle deformity, 3 weeks of medial-sided pain
Orthopedics Today
A 68-year-old man presented to our outpatient orthopedic department with a complicated history of chronic ankle pain and deformity, as well as a right ankle injury sustained three weeks earlier.
He noted ankle pain with walking for many years, use of ambulatory aids including a cane and decreased activity secondary to pain.
|
|
|
RoadRunner specializes in medical billing for small/midsize group and single practitioner offices
 LinkedIn |  Facebook
|
|
|
|
|
Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity.
|
|
|
|
|
. CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST
The evolution of hemoglobin A1C targets for youth with type 1 diabetes: Rationale and supporting evidence
Diabetes Care
The American Diabetes Association 2020 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards of Care) recommends a hemoglobin A1c of <7% (53 mmol/mol) for many children with type 1 diabetes, with an emphasis on target personalization. A higher A1C target of <7.5% may be more suitable for youth who cannot articulate symptoms of hypoglycemia or have hypoglycemia unawareness and for those who do not have access to analog insulins or advanced diabetes technologies or who cannot monitor blood glucose regularly.
|
|
Functional bandaging in children with idiopathic toe walking
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Idiopathic toe walking is a persistent gait pattern with no known etiology, which is characterized as premature heel-rise or no-heel contact. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of functional bandaging in children with ITW on heel-contact during stance phase and gait quality.
|
|
|
|
|
7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063
|
