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COVID-19 Coagulopathy and Limb Salvage: What You Should Know
SOURCE: Podiatry Today
Offering a closer look at the latest literature on the development of coagulation abnormalities in patients with COVID-19, these authors examine the effect of the disease on microcirculation, review current testing and treatment measures for hospitalized patients, and discuss whether “COVID toes” are a legitimate phenomenon.

 
Achilles Tendon Stiffness in Gout
SOURCE: Lower Extremty Review
Inflammation associated with gout may change tissue elasticity. Ultrasound imaging using shear wave elastography (SWE) offers a non-invasive method of quantifying changes in tendon stiffness. These authors sought to determine differences in Achilles tendon stiffness in people with gout compared to controls (non-gout) using SWE.

 
Clinical Guidance For Podiatrists In The Management Of Foot Problems In Rheumatic Disorders
SOURCE: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Foot and ankle problems are common in rheumatic disorders and often lead to pain and limitations in functioning, affecting quality of life. There appears to be large variability in the management of foot problems in rheumatic disorders across podiatrists. To increase uniformity and quality of podiatry care for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), spondyloarthritis (SpA), and gout a clinical protocol has been developed.

 
Attitudes Of Undergraduate Nursing Students Towards Patient Safety
SOURCE: International Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Improving nursing students’ attitudes towards patient safety is a current and relevant topic. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention based on critical incident and root cause analysis (RCA) techniques regarding attitudes towards patient safety in nursing students. A quasi-experimental before and after study was developed between January 2018 and December 2019 in a sample of 100 nursing students at Universitat Jaume I (Spain).

 
SpiderTech Calf & Arch Pre-Cut
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Manufactured in Toronto, Canada. The SpiderTech Calf and Arch Spider provides support for patients dealing with a variety of Calf, Ankle, and Foot issues. The support can be in the form of additional proprioceptive feedback important after injury and exercise induced fatigue. It is also beneficial for pain control, range of motion deficit caused by increased muscle tone and improved fluid transfer.
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Make a date with us for upcoming webinars every other Friday at 1 p.m. EST and get your CE credits! Each webinar is worth one credit. Webinars are FREE for members ($25 for non-members).
 
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Chiropodists Wanted in Orangeville, Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario
  • Chiropodist: Permanent P/T - F/T up to 18 months in Orangeville, Ontario (posted February 25, 2021)
  • Chiropodist wanted / 2 Positions (1 Permanent / 1 Term F/T or P/T) in Ottawa, Ontario (posted February 24, 2021)
  • Chiropodist wanted in Toronto, Ontario (posted February 22, 2021) 
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Practices for Sale
Podiatry Practice For Sale, Nova Scotia (posted February 26, 2021)
Podiatry practice for sale in the beautiful surroundings of rural Nova Scotia. Do you want a change of lifestyle? Or live in one of the safest places in the world? Practically COVID free! For full details please contact me at forsale@feet4lifepodiatry.com

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Calendar of Events
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Mar 2021
 
CFPM Webinar Series - Webinar #2 - Photodisinfection for Onychomycosis: Science and Treatment
In this talk, Dr. Van-Ham discusses the principles of photodisinfection for treatment of onychomycosis and will share insights of recent research clinical trials which were conducted in Ontario in collaboration with McMaster University and Hamilton Foot Clinic. FREE for all members.
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Mar 2021
 
CFPM Webinar Series - Webinar #3 - Met head heloma’s: a review and clinical considerations in orthotic management
Heloma’s are part of all podiatrists and chiropodists every day practice. Like everything else in medicine, heloma’s have their aetiological and consequential issues to take into account. They are a true hybrid of biomechanical cause with dermatological manifestation. This webinar will explore some of the more common biomechanical causes and add orthotic treatment options to the dermatological mainstays currently used to manage them. FREE for all members.