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  1. Nina
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    Nail Bracing systems by B/S Spange

    The quick spange are easier to apply, they come attached to a strip which you can hold onto whilst applying to the nail. I ordered some classic by...
    Post by: Nina, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Total nail avulsion with phenolisation for onychomycosis

    Hi Hill, As long as you have informed consent, you have counselled him on the pros and cons of the procedure you should be able to go ahead. This...
    Post by: Nina, Dec 26, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    nail surgery in MS patient

    Hi I avulsed a nail on an MS pt a couple of years ago, a normal toe block, I just had to prepare myself for the strong reflex once the needle...
    Post by: Nina, May 16, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  4. Nina
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    Phenol Ez Swabs

    I've had similar problems with the standard and thin applicators, but now I sterilise some plain orange sticks and have perfect resullts every time.
    Post by: Nina, Mar 22, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    £12 DOM fee

    I can justify my fees, it's the amount of money I want to earn after all my overheads are paid divided by the number of hours which I can work,...
    Post by: Nina, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Liability in the context of misdiagnosis of melanoma as a plantar wart

    Hi Lab Guy I pride myself on having pick up a few malignacies which other medics including in one case a dermatologist failed to spot. Are you...
    Post by: Nina, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    £12 DOM fee

    I wouldn't risk RSI for £12 in the surgery least of all as a Dom. When you take into account all of the overheads of being in business (if you...
    Post by: Nina, Feb 18, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Onychomycosis in 8yr old

    Given the huge cost of laser treatment and the potential adverse side effects of oral medication I think the high possibility of recurrence needs...
    Post by: Nina, Mar 18, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    WP ointment

    Hi I think you need Lambsmead try this link :-) http://www.lambsmead.co.uk/index.php/foot_medicaments/?k=:11::
    Post by: Nina, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    HPC blunder

    I noticed that my new registration certificate had hcpc printed on it and thought it was some sort of fake or joke. They have changed their name...
    Post by: Nina, Jul 30, 2012 in forum: United Kingdom
  11. Nina
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    Reason for gout in more peripheral joints

    I seem to remember a chemistry lesson where we had to cause crystals to form in a super saturated solution, this was acheived by either cooling...
    Post by: Nina, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  12. Nina
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    Laser treatment for nail fungus

    There are plenty of people who will pay to have their teeth whitened only to see them darken again, so I see a time when:- The price of the laser...
    Post by: Nina, Mar 6, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. Nina
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    What is this commonly presented skin disorder

    What are her finger nails like? Yellow nail syndrome is associated with lymphoedema but affect all 20 nails. Nina
    Post by: Nina, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    RN's cutting nails

    I don't know why this is a problem, in my experience which includes working for 12yrs in district general hospital, most nurses loathe feet and...
    Post by: Nina, Feb 7, 2012 in forum: Australia
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    CFLs emit UV radiation

    I have just been reading this months WHICH? magazine, they have been testing light bulbs, a big issue in our house as I'm the only person who...
    Thread by: Nina, Nov 3, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    cpd conversion

    Hi, It's my understanding that one hour of study equates to one CPD point. Nina
    Post by: Nina, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: Announcements
  17. Nina
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    Your favourate 5 rock songs.

    How about Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd? I'm singing backing vocals in the red jumper...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9etcRj3HhpU
    Post by: Nina, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: Break Room
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    Help with a larger plantar VP

    The only trouble with Marigold Rx is that you need to go on one of their courses to be able to obtain it. I was using it very successfully in...
    Post by: Nina, Sep 1, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Silicon Prop for pt with RA?

    Hi Lucy, I was always told to let my otoform devices harded off for 24 hrs beofre the pt wears them to make them last longer. Whilst this is...
    Post by: Nina, Jun 13, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    The best way to deal with inappropriate patient behavior

    Hi Edward1so, Sorry to hear of your experience with this inadequate individual, the Devon Branch is here for you, we meet on the 2nd thurs of the...
    Post by: Nina, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Practice Management
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    Garlic for warts

    I have seen slivers of garlic be very successful in treating stubborn vp's, but you can smell them at 20 paces!
    Post by: Nina, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Use of Xylocaine when breast feeding?

    Hi Paul, I couldn't google or search on Pod areana in those days, I can only think I gleaned the info from the then current copy of the BNF...
    Post by: Nina, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Use of Xylocaine when breast feeding?

    Hi, I would and have given LA to nursing mothers, I would not however phenolise. I researched this about 20yrs ago and found a link to sudden...
    Post by: Nina, Oct 1, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Economic downturn

    Hi Twirly, Yo may be able to get a streamline machine for your buiness installed free if you're a member of the FSB, I joined them 5yrs ago...
    Post by: Nina, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: Practice Management
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    Multiple puncture technique for verrucae

    Perhaps the cohort I studied had more post operaive pain because the majority were done by students. How long do you phenolise for?
    Post by: Nina, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: Australia
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    Cheaper alternative to Huntleigh Doppler

    I think mine is the basic 5MHz model, it was the only one available then. I do find there are some pulses that are impossible to find, I know they...
    Post by: Nina, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Multiple puncture technique for verrucae

    When I did my top up degree a few years ago (I originally qualified in '83) I did a retrospective study on the blunt dissection of verrucae done...
    Post by: Nina, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: Australia
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    Cheaper alternative to Huntleigh Doppler

    I use an ultra tech which I bought 5 years ago from DLT. It's OK for what I use it for but it's not nearly as good as the Huntleigh dopplers....
    Post by: Nina, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    Hi Steve, It was 3 weeks from needling procedure to resolution, there are still some black eschars from the procedure but on debridement the...
    Post by: Nina, Jun 3, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Mosaic verrucae-help with treatment

    I'd like to say Thank You to everyone who has contributed to this thread, I can't remember when I have ever felt so excited about treating mosaic...
    Post by: Nina, Jun 3, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Swine virus outbreak

    I'd agree with you but it's difficult when your daughter txts you to say she's being sent home from school because a girl in her year has tested...
    Post by: Nina, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Aged Care Annual Assessments

    Hi Tash, I think you could speak to your local vascular team to find out what they would like you to look out for, I'm sure they would only be to...
    Post by: Nina, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: Gerontology
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    Allergy to plastic patient files

    Hi Sasha, This is an Occupational Health issue, your Podiatry Manager should be made aware of the situation and given the opportunity to help...
    Post by: Nina, Apr 16, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    VAT on Podiatric Business

    If registered for VAT, Podiatry Practices are only partially exempt. This means that you can only claim back a proportion of the VAT you have...
    Post by: Nina, Mar 18, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
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