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  1. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Oh No! not verrucae

    Electrocautery/fulguration likely to cause considerable surrounding/underlying tissue damage - a sledge-hammer to crack a nut? Never make anything...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Aug 11, 2016 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Podiatry treatment chairs- new brands

    Have you tried to have a "customised" chair from the companies supplying in Australia? I have back trouble and my 12 year old Plinth 2000...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, May 10, 2016 in forum: Practice Management
  3. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Dealing with professional stress and burnout

    There is no simple answer. Dealing with the public in any one to one situation is frequently stressful, but more so when in a healthcare...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  4. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Treatment room query

    Have you spoken to the landlord about your concerns? It seems to me that the Pharmacist is taking advantage of your agreement to rent for 3 days,...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Sep 16, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Volunteers required for participation in Needling Trial

    Very interested to see the outcome of this trial. Good luck - hope you get a big group to participate.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jun 30, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  6. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Hadewe Drill Repair UK

    Patterson Medical - they do repairs in-house - don't send the drills to Germany for repair/service.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Apr 7, 2015 in forum: Practice Management
  7. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Reflexology is not an effective treatment for any medical condition

    If you believe that something is a benefit to you, you're right; if you believe that it is no damned good at all,.......you're right.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Apr 7, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    “Cotton Nail Cast” for Ingrown toenail

    I think this might be just a simple "twist" of cotton wool, sometimes called a "pledge of cotton wool", inserted between the impacting nail and...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    'Urine therapy' for hyperhidrosis

    I heard that this was a treatment used by soldiers during the Second World War for fungal infections - soak socks and rinse out boots ditto -...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  10. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Total nail avulsion with phenolisation for onychomycosis

    I think this is a case where there is no absolute indication or contraindication to proceed with the patient's expressed preference (total nail...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jan 6, 2015 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Phil Hughes

    Very sad and tragic indeed. I see he was born in Macksville, NSW , as was my father. Hope that something good and positive emerges in time -...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Nov 28, 2014 in forum: Break Room
  12. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Hot Pota'toe' Nail Surgery question

    You're opinion, Mr Mason, to which you are entitled, but my decision in this hypothetical situation remains as before - let the hypothetical...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Hot Pota'toe' Nail Surgery question

    Like what? If a doctor was not prepared to refer a questionable case to another doctor to undertake, then I would still follow my own instinct in...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Oct 14, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Hot Pota'toe' Nail Surgery question

    How many comply with the requests they might get from time to time from their patients? "Would you cut my nails really tight (short) for me - it...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Oct 13, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  15. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Spray drill or dry drill?

    I have never used a spray drill - is it not very messy in use?
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Sep 5, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  16. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Compliance, consent and responsibility.

    I think the complete story has yet to be told about this situation. My immediate thought is about the child's welfare - was removing him from...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Sep 3, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Podiatry Arena is now 10 years old!

    Thank you to all concerned for the time and effort required in running and maintaining a very valuable professional forum. Here's to another 10 years!
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  18. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    The effect of tooth loss on gait stability

    Very small test group (24 edentulous and 25 dentate control participants). Probably have similar results from wearers of tartan pattern socks and...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Aug 26, 2014 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  19. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Finitro, anyone know much about it?

    There are no references to clinical trials/studies to support the claims made for Finitro Forte.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jul 16, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Consent

    Difficult situation, but quite a common one I would think. For agitated or aggressive dementia patients, sedation by prior arrangement might be...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, May 13, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  21. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Genetics of Toe Length

    This is a statement without source references or other substantiating proof and has no context, and so would seem to be meaningless.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Apr 3, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  22. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Effects of prayer on warts

    Clinical canticles were, anecdotally, widely employed in the middle ages to assuage a number of afflictions through the power of musical prayer.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Foot power -many feet make light work

    An early April Fools' Day ?
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Mar 5, 2014 in forum: Break Room
  24. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Effects of prayer on warts

    Amen.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Mar 5, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Women claims to see Jesus image on her toes

    It looks more like Popeye's girlfriend/partner, Olive Oil, to me...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Mar 5, 2014 in forum: Podiatry Trivia
  26. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp v1.5; Dublin; May 2 & 3

    So what is the correct fee please - stg£245 or €245?
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jan 22, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Nursing Home Paper Trail

    15x10cm Index Record Card, one for each patient, filled in with relevant detail on the completion of treatment, brought with me at each...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jan 22, 2014 in forum: Practice Management
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    Betadine & Savlon Dry Spray

    Try C&P Medical (www.myfootcaresupplies.com) for Videne Alcoholic Tincture or Antiseptic Solution - active ingredient Povidone-Iodine USP 10%w/w...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  29. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Cancellations/ no shows

    There is no answer to this problem, at least that's the conclusion that I've come to after 25 years in practice.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Dec 3, 2013 in forum: Australia
  30. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    "Medic Shoe" that vibrates to cure foot pain

    Re wearing "Medic Shoes" while lying down or in bed; gentlemen always do, and others always should, remove their footwear in bed.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Nov 28, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  31. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Do You Still Use Burs?

    Good point, but probably not - patient exposure to airborne contaminants would be for a short period of time during their treatment, whereas...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Nov 8, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Do You Still Use Burs?

    Yes, nail burs an essential. No, don't know of any research about non-use. I don't know how a contaminated clinical environment can be avoided in...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  33. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Vandenbos procedure for ingrown toe nails! Yikes!

    I wonder is there not an issue of malpractice with this procedure?
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Sep 25, 2013 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Cancellations/ no shows

    There is no right in handling no shows/late shows - its up to each practitioner what to do. Here in Ireland in the public health system,...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: Australia
  35. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Effect of Medial Arch Support in Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

    Very poor study - only 10 subjects. You set out to prove what you want.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Which Professions Have The Most Psychopaths?

    Do you have to be a member of a profession to be a psychopath?
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Aug 6, 2013 in forum: Break Room
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    Mulder's sign/click - What, Where, When, How?

    A poor demonstration - the "click" elicited was obviously from the ball-point pen being applied repeatedly to the plantar forefoot.
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  38. Mr C.W.Kerans
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    Local anaesthetic not working

    One experience of incomplete anaesthesia - big chap, had a bad motorbike spill - his left ankle was screwed and plated everywhere - I was using 3%...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jul 17, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Multiple Sclerosis: Back to Basics

    I had an unfortunate female patient who had rapidly progressive MS, with severe muscle spasm who in consequence had trouble with an IGTN - ingrown...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Athletes foot?

    Agree with the above contributions - skin culture required, tinea unlikely in a 2 year old, photo appearance suggestive of friction blistering of...
    Post by: Mr C.W.Kerans, Jun 5, 2013 in forum: Pediatrics
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