September 2019 – Dr Joseph Maroon is recognized as one of the major contributors to the advancement of neurosurgery in the field of sports medicine. The American Academy of Neurosurgeons (AANS) recently asked Dr Maroon to discuss some of the sennial milestones he has advanced in the field of sports medicine. The article, The Neurosurgeons Sports […]
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RSS feed for this sectionDr Maroon Discusses the Role of Medical Marijuana and Anxiety
October 2019 Northern Connection Magazine– In his latest article, Dr Joseph Maroon discusses the potential role of medical marijuana for reducing symptoms of anxiety. Dr. Maroon relates that in July 2019, the Pennsylvania’s Department of Health added anxiety to the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana programs. As the Department of Health noted, cannabis with […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Speaks to International Hyperbaric Conference on PTSD and TBI
September 30, 2019 – Charleston, SC Dr Joseph Maroon was the Scientific Section Keynote Speaker for two days at the 13th Annual Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium in Charleston, SC, hosted by Hyperbaric Medicine International. Traditionally, the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) was to help poor healing wounds and also the standard to treat the “bends” […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Interviewed on the Benefits on the Ketogenic Diet
Please see Dr Maroon’s most recent video interview on the benefits of the Ketogenic Diet Part 1 Part 2 More on Understanding the Ketogenic Diet Of all diets available, the “keto” diet is becoming one of the most popular today. For years we were told that a high carb, low fat diet was optimal. With […]
Dr Maroon takes First Place in Ironman
August 4, 2019 Dr Joseph Maroon has tackled the Hawaiian Ironman Championship 8 times. He has also completed numerous half triathlons and others over the years. Earlier this month he took first place in his division at the 28th Annual FIT Family Series Triathlon, located at Alum Creek State Park, Delaware, Ohio. This was an olympic […]
See Dr Maroon’s Comments on 10 Antiaging Tips for Seniors
August 2019 – Newsmax Health is a leading online journal that often provides unique perspectives from experts on health-related concerns. Dr Joseph Maroon was recently asked to participate and provide some antiaging tips. It is not a coincidence that Dr Maroon was asked to contribute. As the Senior Vice President of the A4M (American Academy […]
What is CBD? Read What Dr Maroon says in Prevention Magazine
Prevention Magazine in their July 22, 2019 article on, What is CBD?, they interviewed many experts including Dr Joseph Maroon. In the article they cite many of the findings reported in his 2018 article in Surgical Neurology, entitled, Review of the neurological benefits of phytocannabinoids. Here are some of the quotes from the magazine. “Our […]
Dr Maroon’s Square One Book Reviewed by Almanac News
Jun 24, 2019 – Dr Joseph Maroon was recently the guest speaker discussing his latest book at the local Good Guys luncheon hosted by former PG sports reporter Jim O’Brien. Staff writer Harry Funk, from Almanac News wrote a review of Dr Maroon’s book, Square One: A Simple guide to a Balanced Life, along with several stories of Dr Maroon’s athlete […]
Dr. Maroon’s Natural Anti-Inflammation Recommendations
Dr. Joseph Maroon, as a practicing Neurosurgery for over 30 years, has devoted his professional career to research and treating conditions that affect the brain, spine, muscles, joints and nerves. He has personally seen the effects of severe inflammation associated with spinal disc disease, tumors and chronic arthritic pain and deformities in his patients. Dr. […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Named to 2019 Pittsburgh Best Doctors
June 2019 Dr Maroon has again been named to the 2019 Best Doctors of Pittsburgh list by Pittsburgh Magazine. It is an honor he has received for over 10 years running. As a neurosurgeon at UPMC he continues to help patients with their struggle with a wide variety of neurological conditions. Dr Maroon remains active […]