How Neuroscience Is Helping Us Better Understand Disordered Eating
Have you ever eaten “comfort foods” to calm yourself down? What about ice cream when feeling sad or depressed? Or, on the other end of the spectrum, does the thought of eating chocolate cake after...
View ArticleWhat the Reduction in Tonsillectomies Teaches Us About Medicine
When I was a child, one of my favorite books was “Curious George Goes to the Hospital.” It told the story of a little monkey who swallowed a puzzle piece, needed an operation to get it out, and got ice...
View ArticleCapital Region Special Surgery welcomes Erinn White, MD
Dr. Erinn White attended Amherst College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree, and then spent a year working at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before obtaining her Medical...
View ArticleSaturday, September 19, 2015 – Acoustic Neuroma Society Talk with Dr. David Foyt
Dr. David Foyt will be speaking to the Acoustic Neuroma Society this Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Berkshire Bank located at 151 Vly Road in Niskayuna, NY. The talk will begin promptly at...
View ArticleDr. David Foyt will be speaking to the Acoustic Neuroma Society this...
Dr. David Foyt will be speaking to the Acoustic Neuroma Society this Saturday, September 19, 2015. The location will be at the Berkshire Bank located at 151 Vly Road in Niskayuna, NY. For more...
View ArticleRethink Sinus pain. Capital Region Special Surgery is offering in-office...
What is Balloon Sinuplasty? A Breakthrough in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP) is a safe and effective sinus procedure for chronic sinusitis patients seeking relief from uncomfortable...
View ArticleCapital Region Special Surgery is offering in-office Balloon Sinuplasty.
What is Balloon Sinuplasty? A Breakthrough in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP) is a safe and effective sinus procedure for chronic sinusitis patients seeking relief from uncomfortable...
View ArticleMMLF
A unique, minimal approach for lumbar spine surgery. What is MMLF surgery? MMLF surgery involves a combination of an approach and specific instrumentation used together to achieve an interbody and...
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CONGRATS TO 2015’s RACE FOR HOPE RECIPIENTS!!
The YMCA of the CAPITAL DISTRICT and Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Albany, NY were 2015’s recipients of $10,000 each!! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS WHO MADE THIS HAPPEN!...
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2015 Race For Hope Recipients Awarded $10,000!
Congratulations to YMCA of the Capital District and Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Albany, NY. Both received a check for $10,000 from the Capital Region Special Surgery Fund of the Community...
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Experimental procedure aimed at repairing spinal cord shows promise
experimental procedure aimed at repairing spinal cord injuries is showing promise. It uses stem cells in the damaged areas in hopes of restoring function and movement. And for one patient, it is...
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Hospitals learn that sleep is good medicine
Karen Weintraub, Special for USA TODAY 4:55 p.m. EDT July 10, 2016 Hospitals nationwide have been changing their policies to allow patients to sleep better..(Photo: Reed Hutchinson) Nine-year-old...
View ArticleC.D.C. Painkiller Guidelines Aim to Reduce Addiction Risk
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View ArticleAsk Well: Can Naps Make Up for Sleep Deficits?
No. Unfortunately, sleep does not work that way. Substituting periodic naps for one consolidated night of sleep creates severe sleep deprivation, said Dr. Daniel Buysse, a sleep expert and professor...
View ArticleCapital Region Special Surgery Pain Management is now offering HF10 therapy
HF10™ therapy is an advanced spinal cord stimulation (SCS) treatment for chronic back and leg pain. It’s FDA approved and a clinical study demonstrated it gives more people superior* relief of both...
View ArticleBrain cancer now deadlier among US children than leukemia
Brain cancer now deadlier among US children then leukemia
View ArticleRACE FOR HOPE A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thank you to Everyone who came out in support of a great cause! We had great weather and people to help celebrate our 8th annual Race For Hope. Click HERE for Race For Hope results! See Everyone Next...
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AST Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
Edward H. Scheid, Jr. , MD, FAANS is a board-certified Neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and stem cell therapies. He is committed to providing patients with the most...
View ArticleType 2 Diabetes May Shrink the Brain, Study Suggests
TUESDAY, April 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People with type 2 diabetes may lose more brain volume than is expected as they age, new research indicates. Surprisingly, this shrinkage doesn’t appear to be...
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Stem Cell Therapy Now Available at Capital Region Special Surgery
Edward H. Scheid, Jr. , MD, FAANS is a board-certified Neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and stem cell therapies. He is committed to providing patients with the most...
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