Dr. Steve Yoon weighs in on new early-detection research for osteoarthritis. Article Link: Osteoarthritis: Blood test may spot signs 8 years early (medicalnewstoday.com) Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease, can affect almost all joints. When someone develops OA, the protective tissues in their joints break down, which causes pain. While there is no…
Dr. Schulz says every player responds differently in the recovery process, even with similar strains, when asked about the D-Backs starting pitcher. Link to Article: What is Merrill Kelly’s injury? Explaining recovery timeline for Diamondbacks’ pitcher (msn.com) The Diamondbacks suffered perhaps their most damaging injury blow yet earlier this week, when they placed Merrill…
Dr. Zaslow weighs in on variations to how your body interprets and responds to temperatures. Article Link: How to Regulate Body Temperature in Cold Weather (health.com) Some People Are Impacted By Cold Temperatures More Than Others There are a few factors that go into how cold you feel, including your age. “In particular, the…
Dr. Kharrazi interviewed on the Miami Heat’s star player injury. Article Link: Doctor: Heat star Jimmy Butler to miss 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain (allucanheat.com) There have been a lot of questions and reports about Jimmy Butler’s MCL sprain and how long he is expected to be sidelined, so I decided to call an expert. Is there…
Dr. Modabber explains what CTS is and symptoms to look for. Article Links: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Self-Care: Relief Without Surgery | First For Women Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression and inflammation of the median nerve, the nerve that helps you move your hand, fingers, wrist and forearm. “It can…
Dr. Zaslow says exercise boosts the immune system in other ways. Article Link: How a 15-Minute Workout Can Boost Your Immune System (healthline.com) New research has found that just 15 minutes of exercise can improve your immune function. The findings, which are being presented at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, CA this week, discovered that…
Dr. Schulz provides fresh perspectives on why surgeries have become more prevalent, especially among younger athletes. Link to Article: What Tommy John surgery looks like today: Revision surgeries, internal brace procedures – The Athletic In baseball, the words “Tommy John surgery” are uttered every day. And with a rash of injuries sidelining stars around…
Dr. ElAttrache asked to about the history of the now famous surgical procedure and the current MLB star’s surgery and return to the mound. Interview Link: Named for Dodgers pitcher, Tommy John surgery marks 50 years as Shohei Ohtani becomes latest beneficiary – ABC7 Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will soon start…
In this article, Dr. Williams is one of the experts asked to weigh in on ways Sleep and exercise have impact on overall health. Article Links: Insomnia: Exercising 2–3 times a week linked to lower risk (medicalnewstoday.com) 1. Not getting enough sleep can increase a person’s risk for several health issues. 2. Previous…
Dr Zaslows asked to weigh in on benefits and risk associated with cold plunges. Article Link: Cold plunges, even popular among Hollywood stars, raise safety concerns | MDLinx By Julia Ries Key Takeaways 1. Cold plunging, dating back to ancient times, has gained popularity as a modern health trend. While it’s now accessible through…