When it comes to orthotic inserts, new findings suggest that contoured orthotics may be more successful at lowering a person’s risk of stress fractures while walking or running compared to shock-absorbing insoles. For their study, researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 11 trials involving contoured orthotics and seven studies of shock-absorbing insoles, involving a total of […]
Concussions in Kids – Activity Or Long-Term Rest?
Concussions have been a hot topic in the last couple of years as our understanding of both the short- and long-term effects in children has grown immensely. Medical researchers have continued to study concussion severity and recovery protocols in order to ensure patients get the best care, and oftentimes one of the main questions centers […]
Patients Get Worse Care When Doctor Is Burned Out
Across all disciplines, doctor burnout has been associated with decreased quality of patient care and safety, according to a new reports. The comprehensive review suggested that there is a “consistent relationship” between elevated levels of provider burnout and lower levels of both patient treatment quality and overall safety. “Even though the effect sizes were close […]
Dr. Heimlich, Pioneer Of The Heimlich Maneuver, Dies At 96
Dr. Henry Heimlich, the pioneering thoracic surgeon who invented the anti-choking maneuver that has saved countless lives, died over the weekend due to complications form a heart attack he suffered earlier in the week. He was 96 years old. Dr. Heimlich is best known for the maneuver that bears his name, which has saved thousands […]
The Causes and Treatment Options For Heel Spurs
The heel bone is the largest bone in your foot, and it provides stability to your ankle joint. However, due to its size and location, it is also prone to injury. One condition that can set in is the development of a heel spur. These bony calcium deposits can form on the underside of the […]
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