Foot Blog News this Week- Issue 10
A Case of Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia?
WFMU Blog- A friend of mine has a relative who is a missionary in Eastern Europe. He recently shared photographs and the story of a man he is caring for, who has an extremely bizarre skin condition. The man has keratin-like matter growing out of the skin on hands and feet, which started when he was young, and very slowly continues to spread and grow. The areas begin as skin lesions, and the matter sprouts from those spots. The growths are very difficult to remove, and the man has so far just had to learn to live with it. There are a few medical precedents to this man’s case, but nothing is certain until more tests are done. In the meantime, the missionary is helping to make life easier for the man.
Zephyr’s ShoePod Diabetic Insert
MedGadget Blog- Zephyr, a company in New Zealand, has some great products that combine “smart fabric sensor technology with novel algorithms”, to create some innovative medical technologies.
The ShoePod Diabetic is a thin Smart Fabric shoe insole which measures temperatures, coupled with a wireless data transmitter and recorder. Graphical diagnostic tools enable accurate comparative analysis, providing early warning of foot ulceration due to DPN. Developed in conjunction with leading diabetes foot research teams, the ShoePod Diabetic is durable, small and lightweight. It is the first diagnostic product able to be used without restricting the wearer’s everyday activity.
Study Confirms Use of CalleX Dry Heel Ointment Reduces Dry, Flaking or Thickened Skin on Feet
C. J. Buck, CEO of Xenna Corporation (www.xenna.com) which distributes CalleX Ointment to pharmacies, catalogs and podiatrists, says, “The thing that makes CalleX different than other products for dry feet is that it’s formulated with natural enzymes and is free of potentially-irritating acids, parabens and lanolin. The enzymes help thin and soften hardened, thickened skin and remove dry, cracked, or scaly buildup, while leaving normal skin unaffected. CalleX Ointment also moisturizes and rejuvenates dry, cracked heels due to its petrolatum base.”
Cosmetic Surgery, From Head — to Toe?
ABC News- March 20, 2007 — Lawanda Moraldo, a reggae hip-hop singer who goes by the stage name Essence, says her feet used to be a source of embarrassment for her.
And as a performer, she says her less-than-pretty feet affected her stage act — in short, when it came to her stage show, many toe-baring fashions were simply out of reach. So, Moraldo — like a growing number of women — sought out the help of a podiatric surgeon to give her feet a surgical makeover.
She had her toes straightened and corns removed last year, and she says the reward outweighs any potential risks.
‘Beyond Thunderdome’ Sneakers — What to wear with the world’s scariest tights
BookofJoe Blog- “Studded high-tops at a Tokyo boutique” was the caption under a picture (above) of these formidable foot limousines in a March 9, 2007 Wall Street Journal article by Amy Chozick about the revival of Japan as a trendmaker.Sure, you could wear your D&G stilettos with your $19,500 Balenciaga metal leggings — but you wouldn’t.
Coral and cattle collagen heals bones
ORLANDO, Fla., March 19 (UPI) — Marine coral and cattle collagen are as successful as bone supplements for patients getting orthopedic surgery, says a U.S. expert.Bone substitutes such as coral and cattle collagen are increasingly being used to treat patients with difficult-to-heal bones by providing a foundation on which new bone can grow, according to Gary P. Jolly, a foot and ankle surgeon in Hartford, Conn. Jolly attended the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 65th Annual Scientific Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Children’s Injured Feet Deserve Prompt Treatment, Full Rehab
Medical News Today- Young athletes could see their sports dreams evaporate if they don’t seek prompt treatment and allow full rehabilitation of foot and ankle injuries. That warning comes today from sports medicine experts meeting in Orlando for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Scientific Conference.
Athletic children who “play through the pain,” ignore injuries, cut rehab short or skip it altogether could face repeated injuries and instability in their feet and ankles well into their teen years and adulthood. Long-term problems can include osteoarthritis and chronic ankle instability. According to the ACFAS Web site , people with untreated chronic ankle instability may suffer activity limitations, arthritis, and tendon problems.
The First Urine Test To Detect Insulin Doping In Athletes
Medical News Today- Scientists in Germany are reporting development of a urine test that finally can identify athletes who misuse certain kinds of insulin in an illicit attempt to enhance performance.Mario Thevis and colleagues say that amateur and elite athletes reportedly have used long-acting, as well as rapid-acting, forms of insulin to gain an edge – although insulin doping’s actual ability to enhance performance remains uncertain.
Where Should I Have My Outpatient Surgery? Risk Factors Should Be Carefully Considered Before Undergoing Outpatient Surgery
Medical News Today — Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine have identified risk factors that may be associated with increased rates of hospital admission immediately following outpatient surgery. “This study shows we can assess the risk for a patient to have surgery away from a hospital where emergency services are close at hand,” said Fleisher. “Most complications from outpatient surgery are minor. The study consisted of 783,558 ambulatory surgery patients, of which 4,351 were sent directly to hospital following surgery, and of which 19 died. This equates to only 1 death per approximately 50,000 patients.
New center to prevent dance injuries
LOS ANGELES, March 20 (UPI) — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the University of Southern California School of Theatre Dance have joined to help dancers avoid injury.
The Cedars-Sinai/USC Dance Medicine Center will provide informational workshops staffed by a team of experts in dance and movement, sports medicine, orthopedics, surgery and physical therapy.
Many Injuries In Elite Soccer Can Be Prevented
Medical News Today- Injuries are common among soccer players, but many of these injuries can be avoided, according to a new doctoral dissertation from Linköping University in Sweden.A collaborative project between the European Football Association (UEFA) and Linköping University has studied the risk of injury for elite soccer players in Sweden and Denmark in a series of investigations between 2001 and 2005. Martin Hägglund, a doctoral student and physical therapist at the Division of Social Medicine and Public Health Science, has followed the clubs in the Swedish premier league, the Allsvenska, for several seasons. He has also reviewed the risk of injury in the Danish SAS League and the Women’s Allsvenska.
More State Lawmakers Consider Bills To Require Reporting Of Hospital Infections
Medical News Today- The Washington Times on Friday looked at how the growing number of life-threatening hospital-acquired infections “has prompted medical staffs and state lawmakers to focus on better awareness and take steps to reduce the spread.” Sixteen states require some level of reporting on patient infections, although Pennsylvania is one of the only states to require each hospital to report infection rates. Lawmakers in 12 additional states are considering legislation to require infection rate reporting. The Times cites a study released on Thursday by CDC, published in the agency’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, that found patients who receive kidney dialysis are 100 times more likely than the general public to contract methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
Gallium: A New Antibacterial Agent?
Medical News Today – New antibacterial strategies are needed because more and more bacteria are antibiotic resistant and because antibiotics are not effective at eradicating chronic bacterial infections. One approach to developing new antibacterial strategies, taken by researchers from the University of Washington, Seattle, is to limit the amount of iron (Fe), which is critical for bacterial growth, to which bacteria have access.
A little more on Anodyne Infrared Therapy
The Diabetes Blog — Before experiencing wounds or diabetic ulcers, patients affected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy suffer from loss of sensation, loss of balance, chronic pain, or loss of feeling in their extremities. An infrared therapy is showing promising results for the reduction of pain from peripheral neuropathy.
Brief bouts of exercise cut child obesity
BRISTOL, England, March 19 (UPI) – Taking the time to kick a soccer ball for 15 minutes after school could make a big difference in childhood obesity, say British and American researchers.
Participating in recreational activity for a brief period each day can reduce a child’s chances of becoming obese by nearly 50 percent, says a study published online in PLoS Medicine.
Plastic Limb Splint Could Provide Instant Treatment For Broken Bones
Medical News Today – Extreme sports fans could soon have instant medical treatment for broken limbs that occur in remote locations, following the design of a unique, versatile portable plastic splint, which has won an international design award.
The pioneering First Aid Splint is designed to protect and aid the recovery of damaged bones when the patient is in isolated conditions that are difficult to reach by medical teams and should provide aid to the 45,000 victims of snow sport injuries which occur every year.
Treating Psoriasis: The Pharmacogenomic Approach
Medical News Today- This study published in the journal “Dermatology” shows that investigating individual gene characteristics of patients with psoriasis improves the possibilities of pharmacotherapy using pharmacogenomic approaches, which in future could be further stratified according to the subtypes of psoriasis.A total of 293 patients with plaque psoriasis, 82 patients with psoriasis guttata and 202 control subjects were enrolled in this study. Investigations focused on 3 polymorphisms in retinoid X receptors RXRA and RXRB gene associations. The possible association of their variability with psoriasis was investigated.
Too Many Antibiotics Prescribed For Sinus Infections
Medical News Today-US scientists researching treatments for sinus infections suggest that antibiotics are overprescribed to treat the condition. And they are concerned this could be increasing the drug resistance and virulence of infectious bacteria.
The study is published in the March issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
According to the study, by Hadley J. Sharp and colleagues at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, US, antibiotics were prescribed for 82 per cent of acute sinus infections and nearly 70 per cent of chronic sinus infections.
Diabetic News This Week
- 54 Million Americans Have Pre-Diabetes
- New Disposable Insulin Pens For People With Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes Will Be Launched Starting April 2007 In Europe
- FDA Accepts Two Supplemental New Drug Applications To Expand The U.S. Labeling For JANUVIA™
- 13 Diabetics Implanted With VeriMed RFID Microchip At Boston Diabetes EXPO
- Progress Being Made In Worldwide Amputation Prevention , Singapore Conclave Suggests
March 26, 2007 at 7:14 pm
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