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Most Americans will have walked 75,000 miles by the time they reach the age of 50 — the equivalent of trekking around the Earth on the equator three times — an amazing feat.
But it results in significant wear and tear on our feet.
"Regular foot care at every age is important," said Dr. Joan Williams, orthopedic surgeon and foot specialist at UCLA Orthopaedic Center in Santa Monica. "But understanding the changes feet undergo over time can help minimize age-related issues and pain."
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Lower Extremity Review
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population, with individuals of American Indian/Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic black, and Hispanic heritage known to be at greater risk than Caucasians. A common complication seen in diabetes is damage of peripheral nerves (diabetic neuropathy), which can subsequently lead to muscle weakness and loss of pain sensation.
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Podiatry Today
Ankle impingement syndromes are among the more challenging diagnoses one can encounter in athletes. A broken bone is easily visible on radiographs or computed tomography, and ruptured ligaments and tendons are visible on magnetic resonance images. In contrast, impingement is not always so obvious because it is commonly a diagnosis of post-traumatic morbidity.
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Endocrinology Advisor
Patients with type 2 diabetes who took liraglutide were at a lower risk for foot amputation, according to a study recently published in Diabetes Care.
Researchers completed a post hoc analysis on data collected during the Liraglutide Effect and Action in Diabetes: Evaluation of Cardiovascular Outcome Results trial to determine the effect of liraglutide on rates of diabetes-related foot ulcers in patients who were also at high risk for cardiovascular events.
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Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
Many women have worn high-heel shoes at some point in their lives and many wear them on a daily basis, with higher prevalence between 39 percent and 78 percent observed in institutional and clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to describe and compare the scores obtained with regard to foot health and health in general in a sample of women that use HHS as opposed to a sample of women without HHS with normalized reference values.
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By Lisa Mulcahy
 As a physician, do you find yourself feeling depleted, exhausted, and isolated? You're not alone. A new Stanford University School of Medicine study found that at physicians' practices worldwide, the emotional and physical impact of managing daily workload is causing doctors more stress than ever. Out of 6,695 doctors surveyed by the researchers, 55 percent reported feeling burnt out. The good news: there are positive and concrete steps you can take to alleviate your stress, forge stronger bonds with your staff, colleagues and patients, and physically recover so you're refreshed to do your best work.
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ACFAOM
An ACFAOM Certified Clinical Podiatric Medical Assistant (CCPMA) can perform routine nail care, pre-treatment foot exams, collect client health information correctly, set up a sterile field and much more. Click here for additional information about the CCPMA qualification and its potential value for your practice.
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