Posts by Irene Costello
Accurate diagnostic method for web space infectious dermatitis
Article sponsored by bakodx. A new web space PCR test can be used as the first line diagnostic option for patients with superficial web space dermatitis to diagnose or rule…
Read More4 Ways to Get Active and Grow with CPMA
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” —Henry Ford (1863-1947) and Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909) CPMA has served the Connecticut Podiatric Community since…
Read More3 Ways for Podiatrists to Grow Their Dermatology Skills
April is Foot Health Awareness Month — while patients may think podiatrists only treat the foot, we know better. Podiatry is an all-encompassing practice that tends to the structure of…
Read MoreAddressing Podiatrists’ Concerns with Telehealth
Over the past two years, COVID-19 has greatly affected how we approach and practice medicine as podiatrists. One of the biggest trends across all medical professions is virtual practice. However,…
Read MoreGetting and Staying Board Certified: A Guide for Young Podiatrists
Congratulations, you’ve finished residency and are officially a podiatrist! Maybe you were convinced by one of our 5 Reasons to Become a Podiatrist. Now, one of the most important –…
Read MoreAs Terbinafine Resistance Incidents Rise, New Reflex Detects Mutations
By BakoDx While onychomycosis caused by dermatophytic fungi are most often treated with terbinafine, an increasing incidence of cases with terbinafine resistance mutations may be impeding treatment success. A new…
Read MoreSaving You Time and Money: APMA Coding Resource Center
By Jeffrey D Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA To ensure the efficiency and profitability of your practice, provide high-level care to your patients, and properly manage your risk, coding…
Read More6 Ways to Keep Your Feet Healthy This Winter
Don’t let winter weather get in the way of protecting your foot health! We’ve created a list of tips to stay healthy, safe, and active no matter what the weather…
Read MoreCPMA’s New Year Resolution: Continue to Support Young Podiatrists in 2022
By Marc Lederman, DPM | Executive Director, CPMA As 2021 neared its end, I sat and reflected on our bills, the effort our association put forth, and who played a…
Read More6 Trends Shaping the Future of Podiatry
In a triumphant return to in-person events, CPMA recently held our 2021 Symposium on October 8-9 at Foxwoods Resort Casino. There, podiatrists, their staff, other medical professionals, and over 50…
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