| Navigating the maze of health information | ||
| September 28, 2008 | ||
| By Alec Denes, MD Sports Orthopedic Surgeon | ||
A special “Science Times” section was published in the September 29, 2008 issue of New York Times, devoted to helping people navigate the seemingly endless supply of health information (and mis-information). Health information is now readily available on the web, in medical journals, at their doctors’ offices and on their websites. While I do find this special section somewhat ironic, I urge you to check it out. Of particular interest, especially from a doctor’s perspective, is Jane Brody’s article, titled “How a Patient Can Help a Doctor Give the Best Care.” The health information era has long been here and it will empower patients to take control of their own health. However, head this warning- your source of health information must be trustworthy, credible and monitored by legitimate health care professionals. |
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How a Patient Can Help a Doctor Give the Best Care |
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By Jane Brody |
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| ACL tears do seem to occur more commonly in young females than males | ||
| May 11, 2008 | ||
| By Alec Denes, MD Sports Orthopedic Surgeon | ||
| The feature article in this weekend’s The New York Times Magazine deals with the dramatic recent increase in injury rates among young female athletes “The Uneven Playing Field”, by Michael Sokolove.* The author focuses on injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee in girls’ soccer, and he interviews several girls who seem to be, despite being just teenagers, dealing with chronic pain and injury in one or more of their limbs. That’s not how high school athletics is meant to be. <<More >> | ||
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Yoga & Cycling |
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April 23, 2008 |
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By Alec Denes, MD Sports Orthopedic Surgeon |
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Last fall, I managed to recover from a painful episode of iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) in time to ramp up training for the Portland Marathon. A newfound devotion to stretching was responsible for my recovery, and I had no problems during the race. My time in that race was 3:09:17, a personal record by 13 seconds, but still a bit off of my sub-3-hour goal. The marathon gods were toying with me and this was just another one of their cruel games. But in a convoluted way, it led me to a new realization. <<More >> |
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