27th January 2003
  
 

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ABC of learning and teaching in medicine - Applying educational theory in practice. Full text (British Medical Journal)
 
What criteria do patients use when judging the effectiveness of psoriasis management? Abstract (Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice)
 
Prevalance of diabetes in USA now 8%. Abstract (Journal of the American Medical Association)

Effects of Ethnicity and Nephropathy on Lower-Extremity Amputation Risk Among Diabetic Veterans. Abstract (Diabetes Care)
Amputation and Mortality in New-Onset Diabetic Foot Ulcers Stratified by Etiology. Abstract (Diabetes Care)
Maggot Therapy for Treating Diabetic Ulcers Unresponsive to Conventional Therapy. Abstract (Diabetes Care)

Plantar pressures in fiberglass total contact casts vs diabetic walking boot.

Abstract (Foot & Ankle International)
 

Intermittent dislocation of the flexor hallucis longus tendon - case report.Abstract (Skeletal Radiology).

 

Featured book:

Assessment of the Lower Limb (2nd edition)

Full details...
 
The Annual Orthotics Exam. More (Chiroweb.com)
 
The problem with measuring patient perceptions of outcome with existing outcome measures in foot surgery. Abstract (Foot & Ankle International)
Scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus repair: the dark side. Abstract (Foot & Ankle International)
The lapidus procedure as salvage after failed surgical treatment of hallux valgus. Abstract (Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery)
 
Influence of Shoe Design on Plantar Pressures in Neuropathic Feet. Abstract (Diabetes Care)
 

Pathophysiology of chronic fatigue syndrome. Full text (New Zealand Family Physician)
Why patients change doctors. Full text (New Zealand Family Physician)
Management of renal impairment in elderly patients with diabetes. Full text (Clinical Geriatrics)
Guidelines in the Management of Hypertension. Full text (Medscape)
 

Family medicine training in the care of older people. Full text (Family Medicine)
Predictors of positive health in disability pensioners. Full text (BioMed Central)

Scientists Study Why the Elderly Fall.

More

 

The "Bedsheet" Babinski. Full text (Southern Medical Journal)
Evidence for widespread axonal damage at the earliest clinical stage of multiple sclerosis. Abstract (Brain)
Leg muscle strength is reduced in Parkinson's disease and relates to the ability to rise from a chair . Abstract (Movement Disorders)
 
Functional somatic complaints in children. Full text (New Zealand Family Physician)
 
Major Lower Extremity Amputation in an Academic Vascular Center. Abstract (Annals of Vascular Surgery)
Researchers Find Enzyme That Triggers Hardening Of The Arteries. More (Science Daily)
 

 

New highly recommened book:

Foot and Ankle Radiology (2003)

Full details...
 
Epidemiology of the Vasculitides. Full text (Current Opinion in Rheumatology)
 
Effect of glucosamine on people experiencing regular knee pain. Abstract (British Journal of Sports Medicine)
Sports Perfection: 'Just Do It' Right. Athletes May Become Healthy or Unhealthy Perfectionists. More (WebMD)

Exercise like a drug in heart disease.

More (CNN.com)

Sport Psychiatry: keeping athletes in the game of life, on or off the field.

Full text (Current Psychiatry)

Muscle Flexibility as a Risk Factor for Developing Muscle Injuries in Male Professional Soccer Players. Abstract (American Journal of Sports Medicine)
 
Wound pathophysiology, infection and therapeutic options. Abstract (Annals of Medicine)
 

Australia day honours to Podiatrist. More
New Zealand Davis Cup player ... advice from Podiatrist. More
A to Z guide to the year in medcine (Time Magazine). More
Keeping you on your toes. More
Are you being fair to your feet? More
Podiatry classmates, college sue testing firm for invalidating results. More
Everything may not cause cancer -- but 228 things do. More
Doctor fixes Mid-Iowans' foot ailments. More
Wedding Party - father of the bride is a Podiatrist. More
 

 

 

 

 
 
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