Should everyone be wearing masks to combat the spread of the COVID19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2? Many people remain very confused as to whether or not they should be wearing a mask to minimize the … continue reading
Exercise Is More Critical Than Ever During A Pandemic
Far too many people are not exercising at the very time it has it could have its greatest payoff. It’s at times like these when exercise is more important than ever. Failing to exercise when … continue reading
12 Hacks to Improve Sleep in Times of Stress
Sleep is required by all living beings to remain healthy. Poor sleep leads to poor health. It is time to actively pursue sleep, much like we actively pursue exercise. Despite the importance, we are a … continue reading
Virtual Visits with Dr Howard Luks
Hello… These are trying times. Despite being in your home, you can still “see” your doctors. I have been an Orthopedic knee and shoulder surgeon for 20 years. I am looking forward to learning new … continue reading
Precision Containment: Our Bold Next Step
“We must be the great arsenal of democracy. For us this is an emergency as serious as war itself. We must apply ourselves to our task with the same resolution, the same sense of … continue reading
Hospitals Need Urgent Fiscal Support : COVID-19: Healthcare Capacity
Hospitals require an immediate infusion of capital. When you walk into a hospital, you see droves of people in scrubs and white coats The white coats are disappearing. The personal protective equipment is out, but … continue reading
COVID-19 Update; A Message From Concerned Physicians
“EVERYTHING WE DO BEFORE A PANDEMIC WILL SEEM ALARMIST. EVERYTHING WE DO AFTER WILL SEEM INADEQUATE” – Michael Leavitt Why are we writing this? The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no … continue reading
Exercises for Leg Strength
Resistance or strengthening exercise is important for so many reasons. Leg exercises are even more important than upper extremity exercises. For runners, an exercise program can help minimize the risk of overuse injury. For athletes … continue reading
Elective Surgery Optimization: A Paradigm Shift
The cost of surgical complications is extraordinarily high. We can look at this in two ways. The cost to the healthcare system and the cost to the patients. Both pay dearly for surgical complications that … continue reading