Gina DiGironimo

Clinical Solutions in Practice

CompuMed: A Pain-Free Alternative For Anesthesia?

06/03/2002

Many patients are fearful of the pain and pinching associated with syringes and needles. Often, the anticipation of the anesthetic needle causes more discomfort and distress than the procedure itself. Milestone Scientific recently introduced...

Many patients are fearful of the...

06/03/2002

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Chronic Tendon Pain: Can The Ultrasound Have An Impact?

02/03/2003

Gina DiGironimo ;

Should DPMs give more consideration to using ultrasounds when treating tough Achilles tendon cases? Ultrasonography may help provide a more accurate diagnosis, improved treatment and shorter recovery time for patients with chronic tendon...

Should DPMs give more...

02/03/2003

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CMS Expands Coverage Of HBO To Diabetic Foot Ulcers

04/03/2003

Gina DiGironimo ;

Beginning this month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will expand its coverage of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) to include the treatment of diabetic wounds in the lower extremities. According to the CMS, in order to...

Beginning this month, the...

04/03/2003

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No More Pain

04/03/2002

Gina DiGironimo ;

The sight of a needle can strike fear into your bravest patient. Now a new product promises to minimize the pain. Milestone Scientific’s CompuMed system consists of the CompuMed computer and the Wand handpiece. The CompuMed computerized...

The sight of a needle can strike...

04/03/2002

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Providing Better Mobility For Diabetes Patients

04/03/2003

Gina DiGironimo ;

When diabetic patients have lower extremity injuries, they may have trouble weightbearing and getting around can prove difficult. Not only do you want to promote healing, you also want to enhance patient mobility. You may recommend...

When diabetic patients have...

04/03/2003

Podiatry Today

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Why The PressureStat Is A Diagnostic Educator

01/03/2003

Gina DiGironimo ;

Proper diagnosis and treatment of foot ulcerations is essential to preventing lower extremity amputations. With this in mind, Footlogic offers its PressureStat device. An alternative to the traditional optical pedobarograph, the PressureStat...

Proper diagnosis and treatment...

01/03/2003

Podiatry Today

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New Wound Gel Takes Hyaluronic Acid A Step Further

11/03/2002

Gina DiGironimo ;

As more literature surfaces about the potential benefits of hyaluronic acid in healing difficult wounds, podiatrists are starting to take a closer look at the IPM Wound Gel, a 2.5% sodium hyaluronate-based wound dressing. According to L.A.M....

As more literature surfaces...

11/03/2002

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Getting Shockwave Results With The Epos Ultra

08/03/2002

Gina DiGironimo ;

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects over 2.5 million Americans. If conservative treatments fail, podiatrists are exploring the merits of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), a non-invasive procedure, before considering...

Plantar fasciitis is a common...

08/03/2002

Podiatry Today