The American College of Physicians has issued new guidelines for the treatment of gout. The new guidelines suggest that physicians should look to control gout with corticosteroids, nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drugs, or colchicine to treat patients with acute gout. “Physicians should consider using corticosteroids first in patients without contraindications because they are one of the most […]
Unstable Ankle Fractures In The Elderly – A Case For Casting
New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that for some elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a below-the-knee cast with minimal padding may produce similar outcomes as surgical fixation. “Close contact casting was delivered successfully for most participants, substantially reducing the number of patients requiring invasive surgical procedures at the […]
Fall is A Tough Time On A Woman’s Feet
Fall is officially here, and although the change of season usually brings some picturesque scenes with the changing leaves, it can also be a rough time on our feet. That’s because as the temperatures dip, we often swap out our open-toed shoes for more protective and fashionable closed-toe options. This is especially true for women […]
The Difference Between Bunions and Bunionettes
We’ve talked about bunions on the blog before, but we haven’t talked much about bunionettes. Turns out that a lot of people don’t know the difference between a bunion and a bunionette, so we thought we’d take a closer look at the two foot conditions, and give a general overview of treatment and prevention strategies. […]
Wearable Biosensors and the Future of Healthcare
Wearable biosensors sound like some futuristic healthcare device, but they’ve actually been around for decades in the form of insulin pumps, Holter monitors and pulse oximeters. We’re only getting better at making technological advances in the world of healthcare, and a new set of wearables may greatly impact the industry in the coming years. Back […]
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