A group of 10 physicians from across the country emailed a plea to Columbia University expressing disappointment and disapproval that Dr. Mehmet Oz is on the faculty. The group of doctors said they were “surprised and dismayed” that the doctor who has risen to fame by purporting half-truths and blatantly false informed holds a senior […]
5 Tips to Soothe Foot Pain
Foot pain plagues hundreds of thousands of Americans every day. Visiting a foot surgeon is typically the last option for many individuals seeking pain relief, but before they reach that stage, they usually try some non-invasive options. Here are five tips you can try in the comfort of your home to relieve your aching feet. […]
Ultrasound Used To Treat Plantar Fasciitis
On Wednesday we shared a story of how doctors are recommending that ultrasound imaging be used to diagnose partial and full rotator cuff tears in lieu of MRIs, and now we’ve learned of another study that shows ultrasound can help diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis. Although the small study only involved 65 patients, researchers were […]
Brain Blood Flow Can Help Predict Concussion Outcomes
New research presented in the online journal JAMA Neurology found that cerebral blood flow could be a helpful biomarker for predicting concussion outcomes. To determine how blood flow is impacted in the days and weeks following a concussion, researchers studied a large sample of college football players who had suffered a concussion. While examining blood flow […]
Hospitalizations For Adolescent Suicide Attempts On The Rise
New data published in American Pediatrics suggests that the number of children hospitalized or fatally wounded from self-harm has significantly increased over the past few years. According to the statistics, inpatient visits for self harm and suicide attempts more than doubled between 2006 and 2011. 29,000 children were hospitalized for self-injury in 2006 compared to 59,000 […]
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