Topaz Technique Effective for Chronic Plantar Fasciopathy

TOPLINE: Radiofrequency microtenotomy using the Topaz technique led to significant pain reduction, functional improvement, and low complication rates in patients with chronic plantar fasciopathy who were unresponsive to conservative treatments. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies involving 1576 patients (mean age, 45-55 years) with chronicContinue Reading

Indian villages seek to protect ecosystem by opting out of state’s development push

Residents of two villages in the Indian state of Goa have petitioned the environment ministry for their villages to be recognized as “eco-sensitive areas.” The residents want their villages’ natural resources to be protected from large-scale infrastructure projects and tourism development, reports Mongabay India’s Simrin Sirur. The villages of LoliemContinue Reading