See Dr. Lewis on Washington DC’s FOX Morning Show
“Rise in brain injuries may be linked to bike-sharing programs” http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/25902944/rise-in-brain-injuries-may-be-linked-to-bike-sharing-programs
“Rise in brain injuries may be linked to bike-sharing programs” http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/25902944/rise-in-brain-injuries-may-be-linked-to-bike-sharing-programs
The discovery of a new link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pain and children with traumatic brain injuries could lead to better treatment methods, according to a new study. University of Queensland researcher Erin Brown said the study, led by the Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine (CONROD), found PTSD was contributing
Older veterans who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are 60 percent more likely to later develop dementia than veterans without TBI, according to a study published in the June 25, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also found that veterans with a history of TBI developed dementia
As part of the Choosing Wisely initiative, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) have released a list of the 5 tests or procedures that are commonly ordered, but not always necessary, in neurosurgery. The following 5 “evidence-based recommendations” can support physicians in working with their patients to make
In soldiers who survive traumatic brain injury from blast exposure, pituitary dysfunction after their blast injury may be an important, under-recognized, and potentially treatable source of their symptoms, a new study finds. The results were presented Saturday at ICE/ENDO 2014, the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society in Chicago.
Since February, when a New York Times article linked heading soccer balls to the possibility of brain injury, the media—eager for a new angle on the 2014 World Cup—has fixated on the dangers of headers. The Boston Globe, Slate, and Fox Newshave all warned of that heading the ball might cause serious damage to players’ brains. Scientific studies have shown that rates of concussions and
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV), or blood vessel growth, is the primary cause of blindness in elderly individuals of industrialized countries. The prevalence of the disease is projected to increase 50% by the year 2020. There is an urgent need for new pharmacological interventions for the treatment and prevention
Explosions are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries in veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. A new study shows that military personnel with mild brain trauma related to such blasts had outcomes similar to those with mild brain injury from other causes, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. However,
The FDA and the EPA are revising their joint fish consumption Advice and Questions & Answers to encourage pregnant women, those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and young children to eat more fish and to eat a variety of fish from choices that are lower in mercury. We (the Food and Drug Administration and the
Be sure to read the latest peer-reviewed manuscript publication, a review article by Dr. Lewis in Agro FOOD Industry Hi Tech. http://www.teknoscienze.com/Articles/Agro-FOOD-INDUSTRY-hi-tech-Innovative-uses-for-omega-3s-traumatic-brain-injuries.aspx#.U5WnivldUmQ You may have to register to get the article, but registration is free.
DR. LEWIS’ NOTE: This is a really important concept to grasp but is going to be difficult for many people to accept as it goes against everything we have been taught since we were little. A lot we have been taught by the government about nutrition over the past 40 years has been pretty much wrong. I urge
What is the takeaway from this research? There is growing evidence that very long chain omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for maintaining cognitive health, and many Americans do not have an adequate intake of these nutrients. “While more research is needed to determine whether intake of fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and trout can
Though previous studies have shown that concussions can hinder cognitive function, recent research shows that they can also increase suicidal tendencies in teens. Lead study author Dr. Gabriela Ilie, a post-doctoral fellow at St. Michael’s Hospital, said he discovered that teens who suffered a traumatic brain injury, including a concussion, were at “significantly greater odds”
Damage to specific brain regions may be linked to the prognosis of concussion patients with vestibulopathy, according to a study published online April 14 in Radiology. Read full article.
With an aging population looking to live longer and function better in their later years, people are desperate for anything that might help them combat this mysterious enemy responsible for aching knees, degenerating joints, and even more serious conditions such as cancer and heart disease. This isn’t just a concern for seniors; inflammation needs to be
What is possibly the most fascinating thing about this study is that it was conducted by two brothers in Montana – a high school junior and freshman. (comment – mdl) While most high school kids are deficient in DHA, supplements derived from salmon could address the deficiency, the Noricks hypothesized. The brothers set up an
People who suffer a brain injury – for example through trauma, stroke or infection – are at an increased risk of developing epilepsy, and this is often difficult to treat. The precise mechanisms involved are still not fully understood and research is ongoing. In a recent study, scientists in Boston investigated changes in GABA- and
Be sure to read this great article published by Dr. Michael Lewis in Inform: The business and scientific magazine of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS). Omega-3 long-chain fatty acids and their use in traumatic brain injury and concussions – Inform, January 2014
Not my typical subject for posts, but a well written article worth reading. http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertpearl/2014/03/13/malcolm-gladwell-tell-people-what-its-really-like-to-be-a-doctor/
It was big news… and positive: A new meta-analysis of 70 randomized clinical trials – the gold standard – showed that omega-3s from supplements and fortified foods could significantly improve blood pressure. So why is the mainstream media silent over findings that could have significant public health implications? http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Markets/Something-smells-fishy-Why-the-media-silence-over-the-blood-pressure-benefits-of-omega-3s