The Language of Healthcare -If You Recognize the Parts, You'll Understand the Whole.
Studies show that a clear understanding of information during the diagnostic and treatment process is considered to be an important...
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A. Michael Marasco DPM. FACFAS, CHCQM
Medicine and Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
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- Feb 21
- 2 min
Lost in Translation
The language used in health care is not commonly used everyday. Most of the words used are unfamiliar to the average person. Yet it...
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- Jan 21
- 2 min
What's Your Health IQ?
An Assurance Series Post (1) Whether it relates to a routine check up or a global pandemic a better understanding of health-related...
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- Jan 4
- 2 min
Assurance - A Second Act Project
The noblest pleasure of all is the joy of understanding - Leonardo da Vinci After my retirement in September many of my patients asked me...
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- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Co-Circulation of COVID and the Flu Virus: Another Winter of Discontent ?
Seasonal viruses and COVID continue to make infectious disease experts concerned during this time of the year. As our third pandemic...
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- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
The 7 Dimensions of Wellness
Closing my clinical practice last month has led me to reflect on the scope and changes I have seen in medicine and healthcare over the...
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- Sep 3, 2022
- 2 min
Practice Closing
After 46 years I will be closing my medical practice effective September 30, 2022. I will continue to remain active as a consultant and...
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- Sep 2, 2022
- 2 min
Lateral Foot Pain - It's Complicated
Lateral foot pain is any pain or discomfort along the outside of the foot. It is one of the most common complaints seen by podiatric...
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- Jul 27, 2022
- 1 min
Shabby Shoes
Wearing old prescription glasses like wearing shabby shoes can present problematic symptoms. In the case of your eyes an outdated...
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- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Science-Based Nutrition Therapy to Support People Living with Diabetes and Foot Ulcers
I've been managing and treating diabetic patients for my entire professional career frequently involving patients with diabetic...
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- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
Summer Pavement - An Invisible Danger to Bare Feet
Thermal injuries can be caused by both heat and cold. Thermal burns caused by fire, steam, chemicals, hot liquids (grease), or sunburn of...
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- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
Positive Things to Do to Get Your Body Ready for Your Summer Vacation
Now that travel restrictions have been lifted more people are planning a much-needed summer vacation. Most of us have been sedentary...
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- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
Squeaky Orthotics and Other Important Facts About Prescription Foot Orthoses
The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. Made up of 26 bones positioned by joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, the...
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- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
A Better Flip Flop
There are a few things about flip-flops that keep foot doctors up at night. They have a reputation for worsening existing foot and ankle...
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- Mar 12, 2022
- 2 min
When D Means Deficiency
Over the last several years clinical correlation studies have shown the below normal Vitamin D levels (hypovitaminosis D) may contribute...
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- Mar 12, 2022
- 3 min
How to Stay Active when Recovering from Foot and Ankle Problems that Require Immobilization.
Treatment of orthopedic problems tend to require a period of extended recovery. The biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system involves...
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- Jan 14, 2022
- 1 min
Cryosurgery for Plantar Warts
Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is a quick and effective in-office treatment for the removal of skin lesions and plantar warts by killing the...
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- Jan 7, 2022
- 2 min
Conquer the Post-Pandemic
As the post-pandemic recovery still continues many of my patients are still unsure about the best way to re-ignite their exercise...
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- Jan 5, 2022
- 1 min
Walk Like a Penguin and Stay Safe This Winter
Every winter the number of injuries that come from falls increases by more than 10 times. Changes in weather conditions can quickly occur...
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- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
How Much Pain Is Aaron Rogers In?
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rogers sustained a left toe injury last the month during his COVID-19 quarantine. Despite playing with a...
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