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October 13, 2006 #2,713 Editor-Barry Block, DPM, JD

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Infected Nails Require Rapid Treatment: TX Podiatrist

An injured toenail will fall off when a new nail has grown underneath. Problems arise when the toenail becomes infected, transforming from an unsightly inconvenience to a potentially grave injury. "The biggest fear is the proximity of nail to bone. Chronic (toenail) infections can lead to a bad infection in the bone," said Dr. Andrew J. Schneider, a Houston podiatrist and runner. "An infection in the bone must be treated surgically and with IV antibiotics. It's nothing to be fooled with," he said. That's what happened to Yao last year. He missed 21 games.

Dr. Andrew J. Schneider

Short of surgery, how should a runner treat a black toenail? If it doesn't hurt, don't mess with it. If the pain of the initial injury lasts more than a day, visit a doctor, who will drain the blister between the nail and the bed, possibly by drilling a small hole in the center of nail. Don't assume that a black nail is a goner. The sooner you visit a doctor after the injury, the better your chances of retaining the nail. "It's not too late; it's never too late," Schneider said.

Source: Roberta Macinnis, Houston Chronicle [10/12/06]

NYCPM Holds First Annual Residency Fair

NYCPM Residency Fair

On Friday, October 6, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) held its first annual Residency Fair, at which representatives from thirty-seven hospitals talked with students about the hospitals’ externships and residency programs. Six additional hospitals sent literature and DVDs. All second- and third-year students attended, as did many first- and fourth-year students. The NYCPM Alumni Association sponsored a lunch that kicked off the four-hour Fair. According to both students and the hospitals’ representatives, the Residency Fair was an extremely successful and informative event.

Change of Venue Denied For NJ Podiatrist

A judge Thursday denied a request to have the criminal trial of Ronald Sollitto, the podiatrist charged with manipulating an elderly Spring Lake widow into leaving him her fortune, conducted outside Monmouth County because of past and expected coverage of the case by the Asbury Park Press.

The change of venue was sought by Sollitto's attorney, John S. Furlong, citing extensive coverage by the newspaper of a civil trial that pitted Sollitto against the Spring Lake First Aid Squad over the estate of Madeleine Stockdale.

The judge at the civil trial found that Sollitto and attorney Michael A. Casale, who prepared a Stockdale will that made Sollitto her primary beneficiary, conspired to wrest the widow's $6 million fortune from her.

Source: Bob Jordan, Asbury Park Press [10/12/06]

Query: Fischer Auto Tank X-Ray Processor

I am looking for any feedback from anyone who has purchased this processor. It sounds like a decent processor which doesn't require any external plumbing, but I have no other information to go on with this processor.

Scott Kissell, DPM, East Stroudsburg, PA

Query: Vicks VapoRub

Alright, I heard it again today. "Vicks VapoRub cured my toenail fungus." That must have been at least the hundredth time over the past few years usually being accompanied by "my medical doctor told me to do it." Any thoughts on why it seems to work?

Michael Lawrence, DPM, Chattanooga, TN

RE: Preventing Medical Identity Theft
From: Neil H. Hecht, DPM

I recently saw a TV news show about this and was amazed to learn about patients who use other people’s insurance cards. One incident even involved a woman whose hospital-based childbirth utilized stolen insurance information! We will now ask every new patient for a photo ID and inform them that we are attempting to prevent medical identity theft for their benefit (and for ours).

Neil H. Hecht, DPM, Sherman Oaks, CA, drhecht@sbcglobal.net

Esther was one of my favorite patients. This spicy senior always had a good joke for me, and most of them were dirty ones. Not "little old lady" dirty, which would usually rate an R: these were always XX rated. She would also roar with laughter at the raunchiest ones I'd give back to her. I could go on and on with stories about this wonderful lady. She lived independently well into her late 80's but spent the last few years in a nursing home.

About two weeks ago, at age 94, she was sitting in her room when a nurse came in and asked her if she needed anything. "Yes, some money and a man!". With that, Esther closed her eyes and slipped away. A fitting end to a picturesque woman.

Paul Busman DPM Troy, NY

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WANTED

MinXray P-200 Exposure Hand Switch with Timer Control (circa 1977). jim.fractal@gmail.com

SEEKING ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW YORK

Hardworking, ethical and well trained PSR-24 trained podiatrist seeking a part-time associate position in Westchester county or surrounding areas. Please contact (206) 919-2832 or bbrick2@yahoo.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION-INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR – FLORIDA

High Income position for ethical hard working podiatrist, great for semi-retired or to supplement office practice, part time. Must have Florida license and active Medicare/Medicaid numbers. FAX CV or Resume to 727-785-4697

HOUSE CALL PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY- CHICAGO / NORTHWEST INDIANA

Chicago-Home Physicians specializes in house calls to the elderly homebound. Full and part-time positions available in Chicago/Northwest IN. Competitive Compensation, including malpractice. Contact Scott Schneider. Phone-773-292-4800. Fax-773-486-3548. E-mail sschneider@homephysicians.com www.homephysicians.com
WELL ESTABLISHED PODIATRY PRACTICE IN MT. AIRY, NC

Dr. John H. Hodges had a well established podiatry practice in Mt. Airy, North Carolina that is either for sale or in need of an associate/partner to come on board to take over patient care. Dr. Hodges unexpectedly passed away in January 2006, leaving approximately 3,500 patients without a podiatrist to care for them. This is a unique opportunity to be able to begin work in an extremely busy podiatric practice. If interested, contact Carolyn McMackin at (336)577-2886 or cmcmackin@triad.rr.com

ASSOCIATE POSITION - NEW ENGLAND

Terrific Opportunity Now Available in growing New England practice. Well established and respected practice with new, large office space, latest technology, very helpful staff, loyal patients and solid referral base. Close proximity to hospitals with modern surgical suites. Opportunity for shared ownership. Prefer 24 month PSR with clinical practice experience or an experienced doctor looking to improve their situation. E-mail CV and particulars to NEAFC3@aol.com

PRACTICE FOR SALE – TEXAS

Practice for sale in fast growing suburb of Dallas, TX. Fully furnished office in medical building on busy street. General Podiatry, including routine care, orthotics, surgery, etc. Currently part-time office, can be full-time. Hospital privileges available. Excellent Opportunity. Must sell fast. Please respond to: cdinbigd@aol.com P.O. Box 796757, Dallas, TX 75379 or fax contact info to: (972)267-1815.

ASSOCIATE POSITON - FLORIDA

Well established, growing, multi-physician practice in central Florida seeks hard working, ethical individual with good interpersonal skills to replace retiring physician. Experienced support staff, generous salary, malpractice coverage and health insurance. Excellent start on a promising future, this position will provide for the possibility of partnership in the near future. Send CV to: jrdpm@bellsouth.com.

ASSOCIATE POSITION – UPSTATE NY

Podiatrist wanted for busy practice in growing community in mid-eastern New York State, near Saratoga Springs and Albany. Grow into and eventually own practice. New office building with 4 tx rooms, state-of-the-art surgery center available, privileges at three area hospitals and nursing homes. No limit to what you will earn percentage base. Call 518-692-9134 for more info.

PRACTICE FOR SALE – FLORIDA

Miami-Dade and SW Ft. Lauderdale, well established surgical practice for sale. This one has everything. Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Trauma, ER, General Podiatry. Participates in all local and national managed care plans. $850,000 but will discount depending on amount up front. Mature, serious inquires with business experience preferred. email response to podfootdocs@aol.com

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