NASCAR to mandate baseline concussion testing in ’14 Jeff Gluck, USA TODAY Sports, Read Article Here NASCAR will mandate baseline concussion testing starting next season, the sanctioning body announced Thursday. The baseline test (ImPACT™)will be required prior to the start of the season in order to measure it against another result in case a driver is […]
As physicians on the frontlines of medicine we recognize quality of care is important for both those who use healthcare and those that pay for it. As such quality improvements are now standard practice for most medical practices across the country. UPMC has a series of quality measures in place including surgical infection rates, length […]
Introduction When an athlete, whether it is football, soccer, lacrosse or any sport, suffers a blow to head depending on the force, direction and condition of the athlete a concussion can occur. It can be painful for the athlete as well as frightening to a spectator to watch. We instinctively know we must protect our […]
UPMC Neurosurgeon and Triathlete Dr Joseph Maroon to Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro With Expedition of 10 Amputees Attempt First Ever Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro Dr Joseph Maroon, Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at UPMC Presbyterian and Passavant Hospitals, will participate as medical adviser to first ever climb of Mount Kilimanjaro by 10 amputees starting February 20, 2014. […]
A persistent ache in the lower back with occasional shooting pains down the legs and muscles so tight you can’t even stand up straight are some of the most common complaints I hear on a daily basis. But despite being trained as a neurosurgeon I rarely have to operate on most people with these complaints. […]
How To Slow Cellular Aging Resveratrol appears to be the strongest natural longevity gene-activating substance tested to date. Read Dr. Maroon’s article on longevity and resveratrol. Much of this information can be found in his book The Longevity Factor. Read Article Here For the last six years, researchers worldwide have continued to advance studies on […]
December 22, 2013 – See ESPN video interview of Green Bay Packers Tight end Jermichael Finley discussing his recent spinal injury and surgery by Dr Joseph Maroon. See Video Here on ESPN Website
Neurosurgery tends to be the most advanced field when advancing the use of new technology to help patients. The latest advances in movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease are revolutionizing the way medicine is improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of people who would otherwise be placed in nursing homes. The latest technology […]
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Research investigating lifestyle and diet choices have confirmed that regular exercise, reduced exposures to environmental toxins/pollutants, saturated dietary fats and stress can promote health and prevent cancer. But what about using a specialized diet to actually treat cancer? Recently scientists have discovered that […]
Phenomenal Polyphenols By Joseph Maroon, MD for Well Bella Magazine, Tuesday, October 1, 2013 These antioxidant compounds are a proven powerhouse of anti-aging benefits. Learn why supplements—especially resveratrol and green tea—should be included in your diet. Only 300 years ago did we learn that fruits and vegetables are not only good food sources that satisfy […]
Dr. Maroon received an athletic scholarship to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where as an undergraduate, he was named a Scholastic All-American in football. Dr. Maroon has successfully maintained his personal athletic interests through participation in 9 marathons and more than 72 Olympic-distance triathlon events. However, his greatest athletic accomplishment is his participation in 8 Ironman triathlons (Hawaii – 1993, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013; Canada – 1995; New Zealand – 1997; Germany – 2000), where he usually finishes in the top 10 of his age group. Recently, in July 2012 and 2013, he finished second and third, respectively, in his age group in the Muncie, Indiana half Ironman triathlon. In October 2013 he completed his 5th World Championship Ironman in Kona, Hawaii.