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'Aggressive care saved my foot' - BBC Health News 17th October 2009
"This article contains a graphic image of an infected limb.
Pensioner John Parker, from Bromley, Kent, walks with a stick to help him balance.
But despite this John, who has type 2 diabetes, knows he is a lucky man. "
Killer heels could cause arthritis - Daily Telegraph 29th September 2009
A pair of killer heels could cause arthritis, scientists have warned.
Six inch killer heels bring Victoria Beckham look to High Street - Daily Telegraph 7th September 2009
Six inch killer heels have hit the High Street after demand from women who want to emulate stars such as Cheryl Cole or Victoria Beckham.
Women risk feet in fashion's name - BBC Health News 7th September 2009
Nearly four in 10 women buy shoes knowing they do not fit, a poll of 2,000 reveals.
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists found 37% would wear uncomfortable shoes as long as they were fashionable.
'They should have saved my foot' - BBC Health News 20th June 2009
When Anna Levis developed blisters on her feet she was worried, but doctors told her it was simply a case of wearing the wrong shoes.
Anna, who has diabetes, had her wounds treated and dressed. But it was not until after she had part of her foot and her little toe amputated, that she was finally referred to a podiatrist.
Why your feet could be giving you back ache - Daily Mail 30th May 2009
There is a new buzzword in foot care: Orthotics. The science of treating deformities and abnormalities in the musculo-skeletal system - traditionally associated with ungainly corrective footwear - has been given a high-tech makeover.
Chiropodist's relief after being cleared of wrong diagnosis - Liverpool Echo 29th May 2009
A CHIROPODIST accused of wrongly diagnosing a patient has been cleared by a professional watchdog.
Victor Michael Goodman, who runs a practice in Rake Lane, Birkenhead, faced allegations that his care of an elderly patient did not come up to scratch when he was taken before the Health Professions Council (HPC) this week.
Ask the doctor: How can I ease my agonising foot pain? - Daily Mail 25th May 2009
I have had very painful feet for some time and last year was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I now know my painful feet are a condition called peripheral neuropathy, related to my diabetes.
Are there any painkillers which might help? Paracetamol, ibuprofen and diclofenic have made no difference. I've started taking Vitamin B as I understand this helps the nervous system. Would it be worth trying a a circulation-boosting machine?
ME AND MY OPERATION: Flat feet op that put a spring in my step - Daily Mail 23rd March 2009
Around one in five adults in the UK has flat feet - where their arch has fallen. The problem often develops in adulthood, causing severe pain and arthritis. Denis Hendry, 53, a retired fireman from Liverpool, had surgery to treat his flat feet last October.
New Facility For Patients - Crewe Guardian 23rd February 2009
PATIENTS from across South Cheshire are to benefit from a new health facility to help them back on their feet after treatment at Leighton Hospital.
Former nursing home Elmhurst in Winsford has had a major overhaul and is about to experience a new lease of life as an Intermediate Care Unit.
Ask the doctor: My feet are sore - I can't stand it! - Daily Mail 23rd February 2009
I've had a pain in my heel for some weeks and my doctor says I have plantar fasciitis. He recommended some exercises, ice packs and painkillers, but as a teacher, I spend all day on my feet and the pain is getting worse. Have you any other suggestions that might speed up my recovery or ease the pain?
Dr Tom Smith on drinking coffee while pregnant, abstaining from alcohol, and treating verrucas - The Guardian 17th January 2009
I have read that pregnant women may harm their babies by drinking coffee. I have drunk coffee throughout my pregnancy: will it have done any harm?
Health news: Special socks for diabetics, fish to combat vision loss and bowel disease tests - Daily Mail 12th January 2009
In our pick of top health stories this week, eating oily fish could slow down macular degeneration, toe 'gloves' could help prevent diabetic foot infections and a new blood test can identify people at risk of colon cancer.
New Yorkers learn to walk tall - BBC Health News 20th November 2008
Books on the head, chest back and swing those hips...
We may have all heard about those old-school deportment classes when young ladies from days gone by learnt how to walk properly.
But believe it or not, in America, they're back in a big way.
Health news: Weight-loss surgery in an hour, gas for athlete's foot and alcohol-free beer for the heart - Daily Mail 10th November 2008
Health stories from around the world this week include obese patients getting weight-loss treatment in their lunch hour. Also the use of nitric oxide to heal athlete's foot and a study that shows drinking non-alcoholic beer can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer
Breakthrough could halve deaths from diabetes condition - Daily Mail 10th October 2008
Researchers today revealed they have developed a system which could halve the number of people dying from a diabetes-related condition.
Studies carried out in Edinburgh show that patients suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer could win their battle if their heart health is treated at the same time.
Diabetes study cuts ulcer deaths - BBC Health News 10th November 2008
A ground-breaking system which could halve the number of people dying from a diabetes-related condition has been developed in the Lothians.
New research shows patients suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer could win their battle if their heart health was also treated at the same time.
For years Gaynor suffered chronic sweaty feet - but Botox ended her misery - Daily Mail 27th October 2008
This summer, actress and model Gaynor Carrington splashed out on 12 pairs of new shoes. She bought high-heeled sandals, flipflops and open-toed ballet pumps, all flimsy and strappy in beautiful bright colours.
Patients should bypass GPs and refer themselves to specialists, says Alan Johnson' - The Telegraph 21st October 2008
Patients should be able to refer themselves for treatment with physiotherapists, speech therapists and dieticians without the "unnecessary hoop jumping" of seeing a doctor first, the Health Secretary has said.
Getting physical: New moves to allow patients to self-refer themselves for physiotherapy - Daily Mail 21st October 2008
Health Secretary Alan Johnson will today give the green light for NHS patients to get direct access to physios and chiropodists.
He wants to sweep away rules that mean patients have to be referred by GPs and 'jump through hoops' before getting treatment.
Instead they should be able to contact a range of therapists including dieticians.
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