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    Cold Weather is Here!

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    It's Holiday Season!

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Scientific Advisory Board

Harry (JR) Brandt, Jr., CO

Rock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH

Rachel Rader, DPM

Terrence P. Sheehan, MD

Robert P. (Bob) Thompson, CPed

W. Stuart Tucker, Jr., MD

Lori S. Weisenfeld, DPM

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What's New at IPFH

What can happen to the feet if people with diabetes don’t do a good job of controlling blood sugar?

Our experts tackle a question from a person who is experiencing the potentially devastating consequences of not controlling blood sugar and taking proper care of her feet.

How do you treat a stress fracture of the heel? IPFH experts provide some insights

A fracture of the heel bone needs to be treated carefully - usually with reduced activity, off-loading and physical therapy.

IPFH Scientific Advisory Board member: Hydrogen Peroxide Is Not Good for Long Term Wound Healing

Rachel Rader, DPM, a member of the IPFH Scientific Advisory Board, advises not using hydrogen peroxide for long term wound care. Find out why.

Eating Rich Food during the Holidays May Lead to Gout

Eating Rich Food during the Holidays May Lead to Gout

The Holidays almost always involve eating big amounts of delicious, rich food and drinking your favorite beverages. But these can cause buildups of uric acid in the bloodstream, leading to attacks of gout. Learn what to do to prevent or treat it.

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