Kristine M. Hoffman, DPM, FACFAS

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Analyzing The New WHO Recommendations For Intraoperative And Postoperative Measures To Prevent Surgical Site Infection
01/20/2017
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently prioritized the development of an international set of guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI). Surgical site infections remain one of the most common healthcare associated...
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently prioritized the development of an international set of guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI). Surgical site infections remain one of the most common healthcare associated...
The World Health Organization...
01/20/2017
Podiatry Today
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Exploring The Link Between Environmental Exposure And Chronic Paronychia
06/11/2014
Chronic paronychia is an inflammatory reaction of the nail fold lasting more than six weeks. Many etiologies of chronic paronychia exist and they include fungal infection, contact irritants and allergens. Frequently more than one etiologic...
Chronic paronychia is an inflammatory reaction of the nail fold lasting more than six weeks. Many etiologies of chronic paronychia exist and they include fungal infection, contact irritants and allergens. Frequently more than one etiologic...
Chronic paronychia is an...
06/11/2014
Podiatry Today
How To Treat Recalcitrant Plantar Warts
06/25/2013
Treatment for recalcitrant plantar warts can be time-consuming and the options for treatment have differing levels of success. Accordingly, the authors share pearls and case studies from their clinical experience as well as insights from the...
Treatment for recalcitrant plantar warts can be time-consuming and the options for treatment have differing levels of success. Accordingly, the authors share pearls and case studies from their clinical experience as well as insights from the...
Treatment for recalcitrant...
06/25/2013
Podiatry Today
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Keys To The Evaluation And Treatment Of Pernio
02/18/2016
Pernio, also known as chilblains, is an inflammatory skin disorder, which occurs after exposure to cold (subfreezing), damp environments. Pernio occurs most commonly in young to middle-aged women, with a mean age of diagnosis of 38.3 years...
Pernio, also known as chilblains, is an inflammatory skin disorder, which occurs after exposure to cold (subfreezing), damp environments. Pernio occurs most commonly in young to middle-aged women, with a mean age of diagnosis of 38.3 years...
Pernio, also known as...
02/18/2016
Podiatry Today
Dermatology Diagnosis
Treating A Patient With Sepsis And Full Thickness Necrosis
03/20/2014
A 43-year-old African American female went to the ICU at our institution with Streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis, which was complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation.
A 43-year-old African American female went to the ICU at our institution with Streptococcus pneumoniae sepsis, which was complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation.
A 43-year-old African...
03/20/2014
Podiatry Today
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Can Serum Procalcitonin Be Helpful In Diagnosing Bone And Joint Infections?
03/28/2018
Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Prompt identification and treatment of these disorders can lessen the bone and joint destruction associated with these infections.
Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Prompt identification and treatment of these disorders can lessen the bone and joint destruction associated with these infections.
Osteomyelitis and septic...
03/28/2018
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Treating Stingray Envenomation And Injury In The Lower Extremity
04/15/2015
Stingrays are cartilaginous fish related to sharks. They have a flat body structure with a tail containing one or more barbed spines.
Stingrays are cartilaginous fish related to sharks. They have a flat body structure with a tail containing one or more barbed spines.
Stingrays are cartilaginous fish...
04/15/2015
Podiatry Today
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What The New WHO Recommendations Emphasize On Preoperative Measures For Preventing Surgical Site Infection
12/05/2016
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of healthcare-associated infections in the United States.1,2 The most recent study on the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in the United States examined data from...
Surgical site infections (SSI) are the second most common cause of healthcare-associated infections in the United States.1,2 The most recent study on the incidence of healthcare-associated infections in the United States examined data from...
Surgical site infections (SSI)...
12/05/2016
Podiatry Today
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Treating Acute Toenail Injuries In Athletes
05/13/2014
Acute toenail injuries in athletes are a relatively common occurrence. These injuries can result from repetitive microtrauma, such as the nail plate contacting the end of the shoe during a long-distance running race, or a single traumatic...
Acute toenail injuries in athletes are a relatively common occurrence. These injuries can result from repetitive microtrauma, such as the nail plate contacting the end of the shoe during a long-distance running race, or a single traumatic...
Acute toenail injuries in...
05/13/2014
Podiatry Today
Pertinent Pointers On Offloading Diabetic Foot Ulcerations
02/23/2010
Offloading plays a key role in the management of diabetic foot ulcerations. With this in mind, these authors review the literature and discuss a variety of modalities ranging from non-weightbearing options and therapeutic half-shoes to...
Offloading plays a key role in the management of diabetic foot ulcerations. With this in mind, these authors review the literature and discuss a variety of modalities ranging from non-weightbearing options and therapeutic half-shoes to...
Offloading plays a key role in...
02/23/2010
Podiatry Today

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