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In Short Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract Winners Outstanding Poster (larger research studies/clinical trials) Abstract 1. FIRST PLACE ($1,000 prize): Tracey C. Vlahovic, DPM, for A Double Blind, Randomized, PlaceboControlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Naftifine 2% Cream, Naftifine 1% Cream And Placebo In Tinea Pedis. 2. SECOND PLACE ($500 prize): Bijan Najafi, PhD, for Improving Postural Control in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Using a Novel Plantar Stimulation Technology—A DoubleBlinded, Randomized Sham Controlled Study. 3. THIRD PLACE ($250 prize): Christopher F Hyer, DPM, for . The Effect of Recombinant Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Revision Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis: Utilization of The RAIN Database. Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 APMA Abstract Competition held at the Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston: Outstanding Oral Abstract 1. FIRST PLACE ($1,000 prize): Javier LaFontaine, DPM, MS, for Fracture Healing and Biomarker Expression in a Diabetic Rat Model. 2. SECOND PLACE ($500 prize): Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS, for A Pragmatic Retrospective Cohort Study Evaluating Clinical Outcomes in High Risk Patients with Chronic Lower Extremity Ulcers Treated with NPWT Therapy as Compared to Standard Therapy: Early Advance Wound Care Pays Off. 3. THIRD PLACE ($250 prize): Emily A. Cook, DPM, MPH, CPH, for The MOBILIZE Boston Study: Foot Pain Is a Risk Factor for Poor Balance In The Elderly. Outstanding Poster (case studies/ small research projects) Abstract 1. FIRST PLACE ($1,000 prize): Vickie R. Driver, DPM, MS, for Clinical Effects and Underlying Molecular Mechanisms of Low Frequency Noncontact Ultrasound on Diabetic Foot Ulcers. 2. SECOND PLACE ($500 prize): Christopher F Hyer, DPM, for . Retrograde TTC Fusion Nail: Utility Review and Examples of Deformity Correction. 3. THIRD PLACE ($250 prize): Robert Yoho, DPM, for A Retrospective Review of the Effect of Metatarsus Adductus on Healing Time in the Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Jones Fracture. Outstanding Student or Resident Abstract 1. FIRST PLACE ($1,000 prize): Jessica Minder, for Control of Lower Extremity Edema in Persons with Diabetes with Mild Compression Diabetic Socks: A Pilot Study. 2. SECOND PLACE ($500 prize): Deena Horn, for The Impact of High Heels on Gait and Gait Initiation. 3. THIRD PLACE ($250 prize): Fraaz Sayeed, for Impact of Removable Cast Walker Height Upon Ofﬂoading Capacity and Gait. Help Patients Make the ‘Heart and Sole’ Connection the “Heart and Sole” connection. Access the ads at www.padcoalition.org/ media/psas.php. APMA is a proud member of the PAD Coalition (President-elect Joseph Caporusso, DPM, is chair of the PAD Coalition) and encourages its members to make use of the coalition’s patient-focused materials. These ads can be placed in local media or used in your own office to help patients make {★ Scrabble 7x10.indd 1 People with diabete s and Periphe ral Arterial Disease have a much higher risk of , commonly called serious complic clogged arteries death. Make the ations such as in the legs, connection now, heart attack, stroke, and do somethi talk to your health amputation and ng about it. If care provide r even you’re over 50 about getting and have diabete tested for P.A.D., s, becaus e proper Get a free Heart treatme nt saves lives. and Sole kit at padco alition. org or 1-866- PADINF O (1-866- 723-46 36). } 52 APMA News September 2011 8/16/09 2:45:16 PM http://www.padcoalition.org/media/psas.php http://www.padcoalition.org/media/psas.php

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of APMA News - September 2011

APMA News - September 2011
President’s Message
Contents
Highlights from the 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting
Residency as a First Step to Parity
Residency Consortium Enhances Podiatric Medical Training
The Value of Building Relationships with Legislators
Reimbursement
Federal Advocacy Forum
IT Consultant
Can They Really Do That?
Members Who Know Media
Technofile
Young Voices
Small Business 101
CPME Update
APMAPAC Chair Report
APMA All Stars
In Short
Worthy of Note
Affiliates Corner
List of Affiliated Organizations
Insurance Advisor
New Members
Death Notices
APMAPAC Update
Bylaws Propositions Due
Development Update
Annual Scientific Meeting Sponsors
Classified Advertising
Dates to Remember
Advertising Index
10 Questions

APMA News - September 2011