Many resources we use in medicine, such as our office or hospital electronic medical record (EMR), requires a user ID and a password to log in. Even if one changes passwords regularly, did you know that this still leaves one vulnerable to cyber hacking? If one uses the same username and email account for all points of access, the risk of incident becomes higher.  Those who try to gain our information can reuse the same account name based on an email address to compromise multiple online accounts.

Chronic venous insufficiency is the 7th most common chronic disease and is the underlying cause of 95% of leg ulcers. Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) are difficult to treat, often taking a minimum of 12 weeks to heal. VLUs are notoriously heavily draining wounds. This drainage contributes to the formation of excessive bioburden, devitalized tissue, and microorganisms, all of which prolong wound healing.

The SARS-CoV-2 viral pandemic (COVID-19) outbreak that began in Wuhan, China, rapidly spread throughout the world and the United States, becoming one of the worst global pandemics ever experienced. New York was among the earliest and hardest hit areas, with over 200,000 reported cases by mid-June, 2020.

Lymphoma involves malignancy of the lymphatic system which includes the spleen, thymus, bone marrow and lymph nodes. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is an aggressive, rapidly-growing type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). We present a case of an 18-year-old male who initially presented with right hindfoot pain and swelling.

 

The CFPM can post a job posting to reach the chiropody/podiatry community. This service is FREE for all CFPM members and $150 for non-members (for a 30 day posting).