Tricholtillomania: A Medical Mystery
Trichotillomania is the uncontrollable urge to pull one’s hair out of the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes. Very little is known about the disease but it is felt to be a neurohormonal disorder …

Anyone who has had sciatica knows how terribly painful this nerve problem is. I liken it to a severe, chronic toothache. Pain medication, even narcotics, does little to dull the pain. This inflammation of the …

The pirifiormis muscle should not be overlooked as the cause of sciatica. This video does a great job showing just why this muscle can cause sciatica.

Ringworm Treatment for Body and Clothes
This is a great short video about ringworm, a very common fungal infection of the skin. Dr. David Hill (love that bow-tie) discusses over-the-counter preparations used to treat ringworm (tinea) …

I was recently asked by a patient to explain the steps involved in the V/Q scan or ventilation perfusion scan which we order if we suspect a pulmonary emboli (blood clot). Truth was, I’ve ordered …

Concussion: Why It Matters and How to Diagnose It

The force of the impact causes the brain to strike the inner surface of the skull causing the brain to rebound and strike the back inner surface of the skull. This leads to swelling and …

McConnell taping is done to help the patella (knee cap) track better along the femoral groove. This short video shows how it is done.