MRSA And Diabetic Foot Wounds: Where Do We Go From Here?

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The Top Ten Innovations In Podiatric Care
                             
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor
                             

                             
                             In the annual roundup of emerging advances in podiatry, this author talks to podiatrists to get their thoughts about new surgical devices, vascular assessment tools and intriguing diagnostic innovations.
                             
                             
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Continuing Education: Understanding The Correlation Between PAD And Diabetic Foot Ulcers
                             
By Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
                             

                             
Given the significant dilemma of peripheral arterial disease and its strong association with diabetic complications in the lower extremity, this author reviews pertinent diagnostic keys and assesses the current research on treatment options.
                             

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A Guide To Early Intervention For The Charcot Foot
                             
By Lee C. Rogers, DPM, and Robert G. Frykberg, DPM, MPH
                             

                             
The Charcot foot can be a debilitating complication for patients with diabetes and can lead to further complications including amputation. Accordingly, these authors emphasize the importance of an early diagnosis, review current treatment options and discuss keys to preventing post-op recurrence.
                             

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Are Podiatrists Really Using EMR?
By Brian McCurdy, Senior Editor

                             Given the potential benefits of quicker reimbursement and improved productivity, and the need to ensure HIPAA compliance, you would think electronic medical records (EMR) would be in place in the majority of physician practices. How many doctors are actually using the EMR systems in the office?
                             

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New Products
                             

                             
Patients with various types of heel pain may get relief from a new night splint.
                             

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