by Jenneffer | Apr 9, 2019 | diabetes, High blood cholesterol, High blood pressure, infection, neuropathy, nutrition, Obesity, patient, PVD, womeninmedicine
As, #TodaysPodiatrist, I have patients asking me about alternatives treatments, instead of taking “drugs”, for their neuropathy? They want answers, and we are here to help determine a treatment plan or give them answers about the underlying...
by Jenneffer | Apr 10, 2016 | antibiotic resistance, antibiotics, bacteria, bacterial, infection, patient, physician, podcast, podiatrist, podiatry, prevention, wellness, wound, wound care
This is dedicated to my Grandmother Evelyn Trache, she passed away a few years ago at the age of 95. Her life and spirit were inspiring for me, so this series is dedicated to her. So join in with the discussions. PODIATRY DOC TALK ...
by Jenneffer | Oct 4, 2015 | barefoot, blister, infection, medical history, medications, neuropathy, PAD, patient, physician, podiatrist, podiatry, wellness, wound, wound care
What is an ANNUAL FOOT SCREEN?Your annual foot screen is a comprehensive exam in which your doctor and their team update/overhaul your chart, check your Medicare compliance, and perform simple & basic tests to the lower extremity as part of her Lower Extremity...
by Jenneffer | Aug 12, 2015 | infection, nutrition, physician, podiatrist, podiatry, science, wellness, wound, wound care
A curious question came from a patient whom I have prescribe 5% Acetic Acid solution to for an infected wound.”Can’t I just use balsamic vinegar?”Cleansing with topical antiseptics in infected wounds: The role of traditional antiseptics...
by Jenneffer | Jul 26, 2015 | bacteria, bandage, diabetes, infection, podiatry, prevention, wellness, wound, wound care
Is it better to keep a wound moist or let it dry out in the air? There’s a lot confusion about it. In fact, the notion is still widespread that air aids in the healing process, “so you need to let wound dry out in the air”.This assumption is incorrect, as...
