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September 5, 2016

Massive Diabetic Foot Disease Costs

July 19, 2016 — New research shows preventable hospitalization from diabetic foot disease is costing Australia hundreds of millions of dollars each ... read more

Watch Your Step -- Blur Affects Stepping Accuracy in Older Adults

June 2, 2016 — Visual blurring -- like that produced by bifocals or multifocal lenses -- may cause errors in foot position when walking. And that could contribute to the risk of tripping and falling in older ... read more

Patient Attitudes to Diabetic Foot Ulcers Have 'Significant Effect' on Survival

Apr. 25, 2016 — The beliefs and expectations of people with diabetic foot ulcers about their illness have a significant independent effect on their survival, new research by health psychologists has ... read more

How to Avoid Foot Amputation in Diabetic Patients?

Apr. 20, 2016 — Scientists have developed techniques to treat diabetic foot syndrome with special insoles with silver nano-particles. The techniques help to fight ulcers appearing on feet in diabetic patients, ... read more

The More You Run, the Denser Your Bones Will Be

Apr. 19, 2016 — Researchers have analyzed the effect of endurance running training on the stiffness index, a variable that is directly related to bone quality. The results confirm that the greater the race distance ... read more

Gene Variant Explains Racial Disparities in Adverse Reactions to Urate-Lowering Drug

Apr. 13, 2016 — A multi-institutional study finds significant racial disparities in the risk that patients being treated for gout will develop a serious, sometimes life-threatening adverse reaction to the most ... read more

Firefighters' Positioning System May Be Used to Monitor Walking Difficulty for Elderly

Apr. 12, 2016 — A positioning system adapted for use in fire rescue operations will soon be tested on senior citizens in Sweden as a way to spot signs of early stage Parkinson's disease and other mobility ... read more

Paper Tape Can Help Prevent Foot Blisters, Study Shows

Apr. 11, 2016 — Researchers followed ultra-marathon runners around the world to test whether low-cost paper tape could reduce debilitating and painful blisters. Turns out they can, the researchers ... read more

Would Changing Gait Pattern Decrease Your Likelihood of Running Injuries?

Apr. 6, 2016 — Are runners less injury-prone trekking barefoot than in pricey running shoes? Maybe, according to a new literature review. Advances in running shoe technology in the last 40 years have not reduced ... read more

Uric Acid, Gout and Kidney Disease: The Chicken or the Egg?

Mar. 28, 2016 — The increasing prevalence of both gout and chronic kidney disease has led to a growing interest in the association between hyperuricemia (an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood) and ... read more

Rise in Lower Extremity Injuries Possible Result of New Concussion Prevention Rules

Mar. 5, 2016 — NCAA tackling rule changes that penalize head to head contact, and encourage tackling of the lower extremity have had some proven impacts in collegiate football. However, according to researchers an ... read more

Supportive Shoes a Confusing Term, Runner Attitude Study Finds

Feb. 12, 2016 — New running shoes to burn off Christmas excess are a popular purchase in the New Year, but the terms associated with supportive footwear and alternative styles of running can be confusing, a new ... read more

To Help Diabetics, Intelligent Socks Are Paired With Smartphones

Jan. 27, 2016 — Diabetic neuropathy is the leading cause of amputation due to foot ulcers, costing the U.S. alone more than $10 billion annually. Now, students have developed SenseGO, a machine-washable sock ... read more

Winter Weather Walking: How to Safely Get Around in Snow, Ice

Jan. 19, 2016 — Winter precipitation can bring an increased risk for slips and falls on the ice and snow. An expert recommends some simple steps to minimize fall ... read more

High Levels of Urate in Blood Associated With Lower Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Jan. 13, 2016 — Men who have high levels of urate, also known as uric acid, in their blood may be less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new ... read more

Low Levels of Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Stress Fractures in Active Individuals

Dec. 14, 2015 — Vitamin D plays a crucial role in ensuring appropriate bone density. Active individuals who enjoy participating in higher impact activities may need to maintain higher vitamin D levels to reduce ... read more

Reducing Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Big Toe

Dec. 7, 2015 — Prefabricated foot orthoses and rocker-sole footwear (in which the sole of the shoe is curved) are effective at reducing peak pressure under the big toe in people with a condition called first ... read more

Diabetics With Foot Complications Have Impaired Cognitive Function, Study Shows

Dec. 7, 2015 — Those with diabetic foot complications remember less, have decreased concentration, difficulty with learning, decreased inhibition, slower cognitive and psychomotor responses, and decreased verbal ... read more

Imaging Identifies Cartilage Regeneration in Long-Distance Runners

Nov. 30, 2015 — Using a mobile MRI truck, researchers followed runners for 4,500 kilometers through Europe to study the physical limits and adaptation of athletes over a 64-day period, according to new ... read more

Going Barefoot: Strong 'Foot Core' Could Prevent Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, and Other Common Injuries

Nov. 17, 2015 — Barefoot activities can greatly improve balance and posture and prevent common injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, bursitis, and tendonitis in the Achilles tendon, ... read more
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