The problem with every treatment for fungus toenails is that you have to wait for the healthy toenail to grow out to have your nails look really decent. While it’s … Read More “Fungal Toenails Treated with Laser and KeryFlex”
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I “Won” a Heart CT Scan
By Austin Foot Doctor About five years ago in a silent auction for a charitable organization, I bid on and won a Heart Saver CT Scan. The test cost $100 … Read More “I “Won” a Heart CT Scan”
A New Treatment for Stubborn Heel Pain
Most heel pain can be cured without surgery. Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet for heel pain. Many times heel pain treatment consists of many different types of treatments and … Read More “A New Treatment for Stubborn Heel Pain”
Too Much of a Good Thing?
There was an interesting article recently in the New York Times entitled “Big Baby, Smart Kid.” The article notes that about half of all births in the United States are … Read More “Too Much of a Good Thing?”
High Deductibles Are Not The Answer!
There are many things that can be done to improve the American healthcare system; high insurance deductibles are not one of them.
Virtually Painless Heel Pain Injections
By Austin Foot Doctor I volunteer at a clinic some Friday afternoons and had an unusual experience recently. There was a patient who had very acute heel pain and really … Read More “Virtually Painless Heel Pain Injections”
Why Did My Toenails Get a Fungus Infection – Again?
It’s a story we are hearing more and more now that many people have had success getting rid of their fungal toenails with either the laser or medication. The nails … Read More “Why Did My Toenails Get a Fungus Infection – Again?”
Leg Length and Back Pain – Is There a Connection?
Sometimes the popular press is ahead of medical practice. There was an article in Vogue magazine last month entitled “Uneven Ground” which the sub-headline describes as, “slight imbalances in our … Read More “Leg Length and Back Pain – Is There a Connection?”
Dr. David Agus, “A Short Guide to a Long Life”, and Rule 59
I read too many magazines. And when you read too many magazines you read way too many opinions from “experts” on how to live a long and healthy life. The … Read More “Dr. David Agus, “A Short Guide to a Long Life”, and Rule 59”
What Does Dr. Oz Know About Bunion Surgery?
The short answer: about as much I know about cardiac surgery! That’s the problem. In todays’ world, an “expert” in one thing is somehow an expert on things they know … Read More “What Does Dr. Oz Know About Bunion Surgery?”
Lipstick on a Piggy???
Well, not exactly on a piggy — but on the foot! What does lipstick have to do with feet anyway? After an examination of your foot and watching you walk … Read More “Lipstick on a Piggy???”