Family Medicine® is a weekly column appearing in about 100 newspapers. It is distributed free, as a public service, by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Martha Simpson, D.O., assistant professor of family medicine, is the author. Each column is devoted to answering a reader’s question about a health-care issue of general interest. Web site readers are invited to submit questions for our consideration as possible topics for future columns. Please keep in mind, however, that Dr. Simpson cannot make a diagnosis or recommend specific therapy over the internet. Please see your family physician for personal medical problems. E-mail your questions and comments to familymedicine@oucom.ohiou.edu

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  HEEL FISSURES (January 20, 2010)
[HEEL FISSURES: CAUSES AND CARE]		    

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