GLG News by Physicians who Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers

This study reveals the nature of the disease- it affects both men and women.   This study confirms the benefit of use of Gardasil in boys and men.   

Over the past few years, noninvasive cosmetic procedures have skyrocketed.  Soft tissue injectable fillers are among those procedures that are rapidly growing.  Up until now, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been the mainstay.  With the emergence of Envolence, we have a new twist on...

Only FDA approved fillers administered by experienced, licensed physicians should be injected into patients.  Also, the small volumes that are used today should not pose systemic problems that were seen in this article.

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a real problem for a huge number of the older aged patients, and the population is aging. In daily orthopaedic praxis, I see a lot of osteoporosis related fractures of the wrist, the hip, and the vertebral column. Just yesterday, I operated a pseudarthrosis in the femoral...

It is not unexpected that Medicis is expanding into the "Botox" business since its rival company, Allergan, has a monopoly on the market.  Allergan also has Juviderm, which competes directly with Restylane, the hit product by Medicis.  This will place Medicis back into the competitive market...

Fractures of the upper end of the femur are daily challenge in orthopaedic and trauma surgery in the States, and in Europe. As much as 200000 patients suffer from intretrochanteric fractures, describing a specific site of the upper femur, alone. Thus it is a very relevant challenge in trauma surgery....

Articular cartilage injury is a relevant problem in orthopaedic surgery as especially younger people have sports injuries. Articular cartilage injury is followed by a long history of joint problems most probably ending in arthritis of the envolved joint, most often the knee joint. The repair...

Having used the VAPR S90 Radiofrequency Electrode especially in subacromial decompression surgery, that means widening of space in part of the shoulder joint, I feel, the VAPR S50 may be an improvement. Especially in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, the anatomic space is tight. The better the instruments...

Articular cartilage injury is common, and it is common especially in younger, sports active people. Articular cartilage injury is followed by a long history of joint problems most probably ending in arthritis of the envolved joint, most often the knee joint. The repair of articular cartilage defects...

In my opinion, this is the right way to go. Money incentives have proven to be the most efficient way to change peoples habits - the best example seems to be the rising petrol prize which seems to make Americans prefer smaller, more economic, less consuming cars.