Butyric acid or BA, may sound like an exotic chemical made in a test tube from a science experiment. But it’s origin is actually much simpler and more natural. Butyric acid is a molecule made in our large intestines (gut) by billions of bacteria that reside there. The bacteria that live in our gut are critical […]
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This seminal lecture on the field of connectomics was presented by Dr Maroon at the main session of the A4M in Las Vegas Here is an Abstract of the Lecture Below: We have now entered a new era of understanding the mysteries of learning, memory, mood disorders and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s diseases, […]
Maroon Fitness Center Dedicated At UPMC Presbyterian
January 7, 2019 The Maroon Fitness Center at the UPMC Department of Neurosurgery was dedicated on January 7 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Located within the Department on the 4th floor adjacent to the Resident offices, the gym is fully equipped with a heavy-duty treadmill, exercise bike, free weights and weight bench. The Maroon Fitness Center is named after […]
Dr Maroon Speaks about his Square One Book on Hank Baughman Radio Show
December 12, 2018 – Dr Joseph Maroon was a guest of radio personality Hank Baughman this week on his daily PA Talk Show on WAVL. With the release of his new revised book, Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life, Dr Maroon is currently doing radio and TV interviews to discuss the topics […]
Square One Book Signing by Dr Maroon at the Largest Meeting of A4M Healthcare Conference
With the release of his new revised book, Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life, Dr Joseph Maroon has been busy with media interviews and book signings. This past week he was at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. Along with being the Senior VP of the Academy Dr […]
WPXI Interviews Dr Joseph Maroon on the Benefits of Virtual Reality with Seniors
December 6, 2018 Dr. Joseph Maroon, was interviewed by TV Channel 11’s Joe Arena on the use of virtual reality for certain patients at St Barnabas Health System. Per Dr Maroon: “If you look at an old picture of you in high school or your parents getting married or you smell a certain perfume or grass or […]
Dr Maroon’s Release of Square One Book New Printing Now Official – See Media Coverage
December 5, 2018 Dr Joseph Maroon’s book, Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life, was officially released on December 5, 2018. In the book, after becoming a world-class neurosurgeon, Dr. Joseph Maroon felt he’d achieved success. But at the age of forty-one, a rapid series of losses and setbacks led him into a […]
Dr Joseph Maroon to Launch Second Edition of Square One Book
Dr Joseph Maroon’s, Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life, book released just last year has been such a great success he is now launching a second edition just in time for the holiday season. Last year Dr Joseph Maroon stopped by KDKA TV2 studios to discuss his new book, Square One: A Simple […]
Dr Joseph Maroon Discusses the Power of Prayer with his Patients
November 16, 2018 – In the weekly blog post, Forward, blogger Peggy Sarlin interviews neurosurgeon Dr Joseph Maroon on the stress and anxiety associated with patients undergoing surgery. Dr Maroon discusses his faith and the benefits he has found for the patient, their family and himself when prayer is offered prior to surgery. If a […]
Omega-3 Fish Oil Good for Joint and Heart Function
In 2005, Dr. Joseph Maroon and Jeff Bost PAC published the first article ever on the use of omega-3 fish oil for patients with non-surgical spine pain. The article, published in Surgical Neurology, entitled, ω-3 Fatty acids (fish oil) as an anti-inflammatory: an alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for discogenic pain, discussed the results on a […]