January 6, 2016 – KDKA -TV2 reporter Andy Sheehan, recently interviewed neurosurgeon and concussion expert Dr Julian Bailes and former Pittsburgh Steeler and sport announcer Merril Hoge, on the recently released movie Concussion. Dr. Bailes who is portrayed by Alec Baldwin in the movie relates, “the scene takes liberties with what was a series of meetings, and […]
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RSS feed for this sectionNFL Players Comment on Concussion Protocol
December 19, 2015 Tribune Review reporter Chris Adamski published a provocative article entitled, Steelers players say protocols protect them from themselves. In his article, several Steeler players are interviewed and discuss their support for the new NFL concussion protocol and the Steelers medical team. The article also discusses how difficult it is for players to fully internalize […]
Radio Interview By Dr Julian Bailes Responding to the Concussion Movie
December 17, 2015 Julian E. Bailes, MD, is the Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the NorthShore University HealthSystem and Co-Director of the NorthShore Neurological Institute. In addition to being a close friend of Dr. Joseph Maroon, Dr Bailes appears as a lead character in the movie, Concussion, which is to be released on Christmas […]
Lecture video by Dr Joseph Maroon discusses Concussion and CTE
Over the last 15 years football has been the focus of intense media scrutiny regarding concussion. Initially this was due to increasing numbers of high profile football players suffering from on-field concussions that caused them to miss games. But in 2005, with the discovery of CTE in a professional football player, the immediate concerns of […]
Speaking Out for Youth Football – One Parents Perspective
November 20, 2015 – The Huffington Post published yesterday the thoughts and perspective of a parent who has allowed her son to play football and why it is so important for her and her son’s life. This parent is also a colleague and co-work of mine here at UPMC. Erin Donovan is physician assistant in […]
Omega-3 Fish Oil for Better Health see Video Webinar
Webinar Video – In this three part webinar Dr Joseph Maroon discusses the history, mechanisms and benefits of Omega-3 EPA and DHA separately and together. This webinar was recently presented to chiropractors who are on the cutting edge when using alternative and natural therapies for their patients. Dr Maroon discusses recent research on EPA and DHA, the […]
New UPMC Survey on Concussion Shows Public Confusion
October 2015 – A recent survey sponsored by UPMC shows that Americans are very concerned about concussions but are also poorly informed about concussion management and treatment. The survey results HERE, are some of the first ever done since sports concussion have been highlighted by the media. “This survey highlights the myths about concussion and […]
Results of UPMC Sponsored Concussion Meeting
Oct. 15-16, 2015 – UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program recently hosted one of the largest meeting of concussion experts with the purpose to develop best practice guidelines for concussion management. The meeting participants proposed standard guidelines on the best practices, protocols and active therapies for treating concussions today. Dr Joseph Maroon is the Co-Director to the […]
Dr Maroon KDKA Interview on Longevity Tips
October 9, 2015 – KDKA TV2 – Pittsburgh, PA. Dr Joseph Maroon appeared on KDKA TV with Hosts John Burnett and Kristin Sorensen to discuss his tips for improved health and longevity. Go to video link below to learn his latest tips. Video linked from KDKA TV2
Creativity, Adversity and Balance Lecture by Dr Joseph Maroon
Presented on Sept 18 2015. This Lecture was presented at the St Barnabas Health System 29th Annual CEO Conference entitled Innovate or Stagnate. Presented as the Keynote Address by Neurosurgeon, Health and Fitness Expert and Triathlon Athlete Dr Joseph Maroon, he summarises his own life experiences as examples of overcoming adversity as an opportunity for growth. […]