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The SteriShoe® sanitizer is receiving recognition from the medical community. The product kills up to 99.9 percent of the germs that cause foot infections, such as toenail fungus, athlete's foot, and shoe odor. Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 The patented SteriShoe® sanitizer, the first product to safely and effectively sanitize the inside of shoes through the use of germicidal ultraviolet light, is receiving widespread recognition from the medical community. The...
The Superbones East Podiatric Medical Conference, on April 4-6, 2013, for the first time at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, features internationally acclaimed speakers, educational lectures and hands-on workshops on topics of interest to podiatrists. All of the medical lectures provide practical updates in the field of podiatric medicine and qualify for CME credits. South Beach, Miami, Florida (PRWEB) February 26, 2013 Superbones East will be at the fabulous Loews Miami Beach Hotel, situated...
Effective immediately, the lectures in the weekly curriculum of PRESENT Online Podiatric Residency Education will all be viewable using the standard web browsers on all mobile devices. Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) February 22, 2013 PRESENT e-Learning Systems is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, the lectures in the weekly curriculum of PRESENT Online Podiatric Residency Education will all be viewable using the standard web browsers on all mobile devices. Producing lectures in...
ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --- A lot of attention is being given to helmet safety for winter sports, but it is also important to protect your feet and ankles during these activities as well. Left untreated, ankle sprains or fractures can lead to chronic ankle instability and repeated injury. According to the National Sportings Goods Association, 9.2 million people skied and 5.1 million people snowboarded in 2011. That same year, the US Consumer Products...
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Beverly Hills Physicians understands that patients are individuals, not simply plastic surgery before and after pictures or numbers on a statistical ledger. Nevertheless, new statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons are making news. Breast augmentation remains the most commonly obtained plastic surgery in the U.S., but the actual number of women obtaining the surgery dropped somewhat from 2011. A similar dynamic also seemed...
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Surgeon, Dr. Schilero (www.PBOI.com), whose clients include local golf and baseball athletes, along with players from the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals, now offers unique in-office Ultrasound imaging for rapid diagnosis of foot and ankle injuries. With his practice held at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute (PBOI), Dr. Schilero uses this cutting-edge technology to treat common issues like soft tissue damage...
LAKE OSWEGO, OR, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bunions are foot problem that typically affect older patients; however, many Americans may be surprised to learn that youth are just as prone to developing this uncomfortable foot condition. A recent article from FOX News reveals, "More than half of women get bunions, and women are nine times as likely as men to have the problem, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Some doctors say the growing popularity of...
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents keep a close eye on their growing children, watching for proper development and alert for any sign of a problem because small problems can have big implications. Surgeons at the Annual Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) this week are conferring with one another on Pediatric Flatfoot, a childhood condition that, if left untreated, can result in permanent deformity in adulthood. Flatfoot deformity...
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ: DYNT) plans to release financial results for its quarter ended December 31, 2012 during the morning of Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Dynatronics has scheduled a conference call for investors later that day at 3:00 p.m. ET to discuss its results for the quarter and six-month periods. Those interested in participating should call (800) 616-4707. Dynatronics manufactures, markets and distributes...
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Elite athletes like NFL quarterback Matt Schaub and wide receiver Santonio Holmes had productive seasons ended by the little-known and often overlooked Lisfranc injury, a serious foot injury that few have heard of and no one wants. But foot and ankle surgeons at the Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) this week are evaluating how to effectively diagnose and treat this injury, which can...
