The Philadelphia Eagles were off to a strong start against the Green Bay Packers in their Wild Card game. However, injuries began to pile up even before halftime. Cornerback Darius Slay left the field with an elbow issue, and later, linebacker Nakobe Dean needed assistance after a tackle. Dean staye
In recent years, doctors have started doing something extra during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions. They're adding a procedure called anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) or lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET). This involves fixing a ligament on the outer side of the kne
Last month, the Kings made a controversial decision to let go of their head coach, Mike Brown. Since then, they've been on a roll, winning six straight games. Tonight, they're set to face the Bulls, but there's a worry: their star player, De'Aaron Fox, might not play due to a glute injury. Fox has m
Have you ever thought about what happens when your lungs get hurt? Things like pneumonia, sepsis, or even COVID-19 can cause a huge inflammatory reaction, leading to conditions like acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). These issues happen when different types of lu
With the Monday night wildcard playoff game just around the corner, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams have released their second injury reports. For the Vikings, running back Ty Chandler has been newly added to the list due to an illness and missed practices (DNP). Other than that, their i
Alright, the regular NFL season is done and dusted, which means it's playoff time! Last week, I got 12 out of 16 game picks right, with a minor boo-boo on the Patriots/Bills game. For the whole season, I nailed 190 picks out of 272, that's about 70% accurate. Not bad, eh? Let's dive into my picks fo
Did you know that astrocytes, often seen as the support crew in the brain, have a surprising role in neuronal injury? In Uruguay, research on these glial cells has a long history, dating back almost to the birth of the Uruguayan Society for Neuroscience. Astrocytes, traditionally known for their sup
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck, 23, has made a big move. After declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft and then changing his mind, he's decided to transfer to the University of Miami. This comes as no surprise, as Miami was his favored spot from the start. Beck brings a lot to the table with his
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been dealing with some serious injury issues. Recently, he underwent a second surgery on his right Achilles tendon, which initially ruptured and was first operated on back in October. Dr. Bob Anderson, a specialist from Charlotte, handled both of these
Every year, over 60 million people face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leading to significant health issues and even death. Managing these injuries is tough, with a heavy toll on individuals and society. For the past couple of decades, there's been a rise in clinical trials focusing on neurocriti
