Dr. Danan weighs in on study suggesting possible future treatments for chronic pain in connection to your brain. Article Links: Chronic back pain: Can you train your mind to relieve pain? (medicalnewstoday.com) About 20% of people around the world live with chronic pain. One of the most common types of chronic pain is chronic…
Dr. Trentacosta weighs in the human body’s ability to self-regulate when an over-abundance of water is consumed. Article Links: Drinking too much water, also known as water intoxication, can be deadly. Do I need to worry? (yahoo.com) While staying hydrated is an important part of health — and survival — it’s actually possible…
Sports Medicine Surgeon comments on the Utes’ QB star’s knee injury recovery progress Article Link: When can Cam Rising return? Utah QB’s surgeon explains complex recovery from knee injury – The Athletic Rising, Utah’s starting quarterback, has led the Utes to back-to-back Pac-12 titles. Now he’s in the latter stages of a prolonged…
Dr. Soppe adds perspective to the Saints’ play-caller’s injured shoulder and return to play. Article Link: When will Derek Carr return from shoulder injury? | Saints | nola.com Derek Carr’s timeline to return to the field for the Saints likely will be determined by his pain tolerance and the severity of the sprain…
Dr. Williams addresses the question – What happens if you don’t get enough sleep? Article Link: How Much Deep Sleep Do You Really Need? | The Output by Peloton (onepeloton.com) “Sleep deprivation, even one night, is known to have negative effects on cognitive function and physical function and performance,” explains Vernon Williams, MD, board-certified…
Dr. William adds to the discussion and why it may benefit you to visit a neurologist Article Link: Understanding Neurologists: Their Role, Expertise, and When to See Them | U.S. News (usnews.com) A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions that affect your brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Your nervous system controls…
Dr. Jung opines on the UofG star’s injury and prognosis for safe return to play for the Bulldogs’ Offensive Tackle. Article Links: How long could Georgia football offensive tackle Amarius Mims be out? We asked a surgeon (yahoo.com) Georgia football starting offensive right tackle Amarius Mims’ ankle injury sustained in the SEC opener against South Carolina…
Dr. William opines as to why some NFL prospects opting out of a football career over concern of sports’ long-tern health risks Article Link: Why a Bay Area football star gave up his NFL dream for blue-collar job (sfchronicle.com) The sport’s growing link to brain damage could be its biggest deterrent. In 2017,…
Dr. Zaslow opines as to when to considering introducing multi-vitamins for your child. Article Link: Do kids really need vitamins? Here’s what parents should know. (yahoo.com) For decades, parents have urged kids to take a daily multivitamin — Flintstones Chewable, anyone? — to help fill nutritional gaps in their diet. Data shows that more…
Dr. Danan weighs in on study suggesting possible dementia onset, regardless of full concussion recovery. Article Links: You could recover from a concussion but still develop related dementia later in life, according to new study | MDLinx People who undergo concussions may have elevated risks for developing cognitive issues in life, including dementia,…