Focus on Sports Medicine

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Date Title & Description Contributors
2017-06-23

  Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): Neurological Characteristics and Pathophysiology

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD Guest: Julian E. Bailes, MD Exertional heat stroke is caused by physical activity, such as exercising or working outside, in hot and humid environments. Left untreated, EHS leads to significant neurological dysfunction and h...
2017-06-23

  Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): Emergency Medical Treatment Goals

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: William D. Hampton, DO, FACOEP Once a physician understands the underlying causes of exertional heat stroke (EHS), understanding treatment is the next step. Delayed treatment for exertional heat stroke can result in b...
2017-05-29

  Head's Up! Why Wearing Bike Helmets Can't Be Overlooked

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Howard Spiva Wearing a helmet is an overlooked but critical safety precaution, particularly among children. Attorney Howard Spiva knows the lifelong struggle of individuals recovering from traumatic brain ...
2017-01-17

  Tackling Concussions in Youth Football: Are Children Safe?

Host: David Weisman, Dr. Dr. David Weisman explores a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine that examined the effects of concussions for youth football participants.
2016-06-27

  Optimal Nutrition Planning for Marathon Runners

Host: Kathy King, RDN Traditionally, marathon runners eat a high carbohydrate meal before a race to maximize the storage of glycogen in their muscles. But is this the best method to ensure race endurance? Host Kathy King chats with sport nutritionist ...
2016-06-20

  Nutrition Goals for High Performance Athletes

Host: Kathy King, RDN What role does nutrition play in the success of high performance athletes? Host Kathy King speaks with Lilah Al-Masri, registered dietitian and specialist in sports dietetics. Ms. Al-Masri is the former sports dietitian for the U...
2016-06-06

  Muhammed Ali's Death Prompts Questions Linking CTE and Parkinson's Disease

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Muhammed Ali died on June 3rd, 2016. The cause of death was respiratory complications from septic shock, but his 30-year battle with Parkinson's disease played a major role in his declining health. Did a storied car...
2016-05-30

  Rates of Obesity and Diabetes Lower in More Walkable Neighborhoods

[Read the Article] Despite targeted efforts to reduce obesity through diet and exercise, these rates continue to rise. A new study from Ontario, Canada found that obesity and diabetes rates were lower in more walkable neighborhoods compared to less wal...
2016-03-09

  Identifying Children at Risk for Persistent Symptoms after Concussion

[Read the Article] Approximately one-third of children who experience a concussion will experience persistent post-concussion symptoms. Researchers have developed a new clinical scoring system that may help predict which patients are at a higher risk f...
2016-03-07

  Protect the Head: A Former Pro Football Player's Mission to Prevent Concussions

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Dr. Brian McDonough welcomes John Roman, CEO of Defend Your Head, a sports safety company based in Chester County, PA. Mr. Roman is a former offensive lineman in the NFL with the New York Jets (1976-1983) before lau...