Mark R Weiss DPM

How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you …

'Baby Foot' Makes Your Feet Peel Like a Snake

Management of Arch Pain

For the appropriate management of arch pain, it is essential first to establish the cause of the pain, which will enable the optimal treatment decision and techniques. Management may then include a combination of physical therapy, additional foot support and pharmacotherapy to manage the pain and prevent recurrence.

Quick tips for diabetic foot ulcer wound care

Keep these quick tips in mind to protect your feet from a diabetic foot ulcer.

10 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Patients with Diabetes: Take Care when Visiting Nail Salons

If you have diabetes, you know that good foot care is one of the most important aspects of the disease. Any small injury like a puncture wound, blister or scrape can become infected and degenerate into a serious foot ulcer if not caught in time.Even something as simple as trimming your toenails mu

Letter: Never forget what Weiss did

Weiss said he was afraid. So what did he do? He went back into his car. Why? To call police? No. To get his gun.

Should a General or Plastic Surgeon Do My Aesthetic Surgery?

Dr. Lauren Greenberg explains how a trained plastic surgeon can produce superior cosmetic surgery results with fewer complications than a general surgeon.

The future of robotics: A dilemma for general surgeons

This article explores the benefits and challenges of adding robotics to general surgery practice and offers a look at the learning curve for safely introducing robotics into practice as it applies to both practicing surgeons and residents in training.

The 97 Percent Solution

Don't believe people who tell you "the science is settled" on climate change. Studies of scientists show the opposite ...

Art Weiss on Training Programs [Podcast]

Art Weiss on the importance of compliance & ethics training programs, including why you need to train, who to train, & best practices for making an impact.

Tips From Dr. Weiss including "When to Worry"

Excerpt from A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine, by Dr. Eric A. Weiss. ALTITUDE ILLNESS (Mountain Sickness) It is rare to experience altitude sickness below 6,000 feet. Moderate altitude is between 8,000 and 12,000 feet (2,400 and 3,600 meters), High altitude is between 12,000 and 18,000 feet (3,600 and 5,400 meters), and …

Temporary tattoos could cause permanent scarring

For spring breakers thinking about getting a temporary tattoo, they better ask questions, or they could end up with an unwanted souvenir that will follow them all their life.

Do You Need Foot and Ankle Surgery?

Foot and ankle pain can range from mild to debilitating, and the best course of treatment differs from person to person.If aches and discomfort are severely affecting you, home remedies, rest, and pain relievers might not be enough. Dr. Asia Lo, Dr. Manish Patel, Dr. Dhvanil Thakor Dr. Samuel Mend

Here's what you should know about choosing the right surgeon

A new report by ProPublica sheds light on the importance of choosing the right surgeon, especially when it comes to elective surgery. The non-profit news organization analyzed the complication rates of 17,000 surgeons nationwide and released its findings to the public. Olga Pierce of ProPublica joins Hari Sreenivasan for more detail.

Are You a Good LASIK Candidate? 13 Things to Help You Decide

LASIK is a type of refractive eye surgery. LASIK stand for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis surgery. It can reduce or even eliminate the need for contacts or glasses.