Study Archives - Page 17 of 50 - Lance Silverman, MD

Apr 21 2016

Diagnosing High Ankle Sprain Severity in NFL Players

Ankle injuries are widely regarded as one of the most common injuries suffered by football players, and current estimates suggest that upwards of 1 in 5 ankle injuries involves a syndesmotic sprain. These types of sprains are more complex than basic lateral sprains, as they often involve more pain and a longer recovery period. Syndesmotic ankle sprains, […]

Apr 11 2016

Surgeon General Has Concerns Over Physician Burnout

We’ve talked about the rigors of the medical profession and how it can take a serious toll on doctors and nurses on the blog before, but now even the Surgeon General is speaking up about the dangers of physician burnout. According to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, the resulting burnout is pushing skilled workers […]

Apr 02 2016

Sitting Linked to Nearly 4 Percent of All-Cause Mortality

Desk workers be warned – sitting for more than three hours per day is responsible for 3.8 percent of all-cause mortality, according to a new study involving 54 countries. Previous research has linked excessive sitting to a variety of health concerns, including obesity and high blood pressure, but this study is the first to test […]

Mar 31 2016

Exercise Could Cut Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Adults

For older adults, increasing the number of calories they burn each week during exercise can improve brain volume and lessen the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Previous studies have already suggested that physical activity can have cognitive benefits, but uncovering that energy expenditure plays a critical role in inducing brain […]

Mar 22 2016

Obesity Inhibits Total Ankle Replacement Surgery Success

Research presented at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society annual meeting suggests that obese patients face an increased risk of ankle implant failure after a total ankle replacement compared to normal weight individuals. To learn more about the success rates of ankle replacement surgery based on patient weight, researchers conducted a retrospective study of […]