APMA and Society for Vascular Surgery Release Joint Journal on Amputation Prevention
Bethesda, MD—The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (JAPMA) and the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) have partnered to release a first-time joint publication focusing entirely on the importance of amputation prevention in people with diabetes.
Released on Thursday, September 16, the joint issue of the journal (September/October 2010) features articles authored by both podiatrists and vascular surgeons—two of the medical specialists integral to a patient’s diabetes management team. The issue is also available to non-members of APMA.
“This collaborative effort between the APMA and SVS is only the latest example of how two medical professions are working together to save limbs and lives,” said APMA President Dr. Kathleen Stone. “We look forward to continuing this successful partnership and important discussion regarding diabetes limb salvage.”
APMA and SVS formally partnered in 2009 to identify clinical issues and questions important to both medical groups, and to work together to find solutions that will benefit those with diabetes. To purchase the JAPMA/SVS joint issue or individual articles from the publication, visit www.japmaonline.org. Non-members who would like to purchase a subscription to JAPMA may call 800-ASK-APMA.
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Mike Kulick
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Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading and recognized professional organization for doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs). DPMs are podiatric physicians and surgeons, also known as podiatrists, qualified by their education, training and experience to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and structures of the leg. The medical education and training of a DPM includes four years of undergraduate education, four years of graduate education at an accredited podiatric medical college and two or three years of hospital residency training. APMA has 53 state component locations across the United States and its territories, with a membership of close to 12,000 podiatrists. All practicing APMA members are licensed by the state in which they practice podiatric medicine. For more information, visit www.apma.org.
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