According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016 20.4% of US adults had chronic pain. In fact the CDC cited chronic pain as one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. (Dahlhamer et al, 2018) Chronic pain is any pain lasting more than six months, whether it’s mild or acute, […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A New Way of Treating Traumatic Brain Injuries and Stroke
In 1662, a British clergyman and physician named Henshaw came up with the idea to use pressure to treat people suffering from certain respiratory diseases. He believed that breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room could help patients heal. With that belief, he built the very first hyperbaric chamber—a sealed room with valves and bellows. […]
Hope for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
By Dr. Cindy McKinzie, PsyD The death of WWE female wrestling star Ashley Massaro in May is a reminder of the many accomplished athletes who have lost their lives to suicide. Many of these suicides stem from the long-term effects of repetitive head injury which results in a condition called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). BMX […]
Combination Therapy with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Ketamine for Treatment Resistant Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 17.3 million adults in the United States, or 7.1%, had at least one major depressive episode in 2017. And, it’s estimated that between 15% and 33% of patients who seek help for major depressive disorder will not respond to multiple interventions. That’s classed as suffering […]
How To Tell If You’re Suffering From Early Onset Dementia
If you’ve been feeling confused, have trouble concentrating, and have experienced a change in personality, it might be possible you’re developing early onset dementia. The good news is, if you’re under 40, it’s very unlikely this is the case. If you’re 40 or older, it may be time for a checkup. You’re probably familiar with […]
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