This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here December 15, 2020 .TOP NEWS EHR software: Choosing the perfect fit for podiatry Podiatry Management The childhood fairy tale "Goldilocks" and "The Three Bears" comes to mind when anyone discusses the perfect fit. One may be too large, another too small, but the simplicity of the story offered “one” as being “just right!” How might that story line unfold if our main characters were from a small-to-medium size podiatry practice searching for the perfect electronic health record? READ MORE .PROFESSION NEWS What happens when patients are aware their use of prescription shoes is being monitored Podiatry Today Strong work as always from our Dutch and Australian colleagues! In a recently published randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lutjeboer and coworkers studied 55 participants with a temperature sensor built into the medial arch of the left insole of their orthopaedic footwear. READ MORE The diabetic patient and non-adherence Podiatry Management Worldwide, chronic diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization has stated that “increasing adherence may have greater effect on health than improvements in specific medical therapy.” With the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide, non-adherence to medical therapy plays a larger role in healthcare costs. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Nerve Reverse How effective is Gabapentin for neuropathy? How does NerveReverse stack up to MetanX? Podiatrists and patients agree that Nerve Reverse helps improve neuropathy symptoms. Studies show strong correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and neuropathy. Is the Apert foot an overlooked aspect of this rare genetic disease? Clinical findings and treatment options for foot deformities in Apert syndrome BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Apert syndrome is characterised by the presence of craniosynostosis, midface retrusion and syndactyly of hands and feet, thus, synonymously referred to as acrocephalosyndactyly type I. Considering these multidisciplinary issues, frequently requiring surgical interventions at an early age, deformities of the feet have often been neglected and seem to be underestimated in the management of Apert syndrome. READ MORE A new ankle-foot orthosis using wire for stroke patients with foot drop Lower Extremity Review Foot drop can be a sequela of stroke. An ankle–foot orthosis is the most widely used method to prevent foot drop in patients with stroke, and is used during weight-bearing training of the limb on the affected side or when there is ankle spasticity or deformity. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Formula 7® Solution Formula 7® is the only paraben free soluble tolnaftate antifungal microemulsion fortified with cosmetic ingredients and bactericidal agents. Formula 7® is formulated with cosmetic ingredients that rehydrate and restore the natural physical properties and appearance of the skin and nail with each use. LEARN MORE Ensuring a patient's ability to pay for services Physicians Practice Patients need to know what happens after surgery and the financial impact on them as a result of the procedure. In this clip, Steve Avery, President and Chief Client Officer at Abeo, discusses what to do to prepare patients for these financial aspects of their services. READ MORE . CURRENT RESEARCH ARTICLES OF INTEREST Past as prologue: The effects of the COVID-19 economic downturn on Medicaid coverage for podiatry services Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association As of 2016, Medicaid accounted for nearly 20% of state general fund budgets. Optional Medicaid services like podiatry are often subject to cost-cutting measures in periods of economic downturn, as was the case in the wake of the 2007 financial crisis. READ MORE Clinical assessment and management of foot and ankle osteoarthritis: A review of current evidence and focus on pharmacological treatment Drugs & Aging Foot and ankle osteoarthritis is a common and disabling problem that adversely affects physical function and significantly reduces quality of life. Although the knee was considered to be the lower-limb site most often affected by OA, recent population data showed foot OA is as prevalent as knee OA, and rates increase with advancing years. READ MORE A narrative review on the tests used in biomechanical functional assessment of the foot and leg: Diagnostic tests of deformities and compensations Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association To date, scientific literature has not as yet come up with any review showing the diagnostic tests used for functional assessment of the foot and leg. A literature review was conducted of electronic databases (MEDLINE, PEDro, DOAJ, BioMed Central, PLOS, and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York) up to Dec. 8, 2018. READ MORE   Foot & Ankle Weekly Connect with ACPM Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2656 | Download media kit Christina Nava, Assist. Executive Editor, MultiView, 469-420-2612 | Contribute news American College of Podiatric Medicine American College of Podiatric Medicine | 212-997-0947 | Contact Us | www.acpmed.org/ Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 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