cardiovascular disease

Women are underrepresented in heart disease research

Inspite of the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide, women remain underrepresented in heart disease research.

Women accounted for less than 40% of all people enrolled in cardiovascular clinical trials from 2010 through 2017, according to a study published in the journal Circulation.

Fall prevention awareness week: Podiatric Medical Services can help prevent debilitating and fatal falls

Dr. Spohn-Gross says that the CDC and various studies found that foot pain is one of the leading causes of falls amongst seniors. Feet tends to flatten and widen with loss of elasticity in their tendons and ligaments.