Concussive injuries in professional, club, and amateur sports, as well as across military occupations, are a major concern. Amateur athletes, including equestrian, contact sports, roller sports, and skiing, have been identified as one of the most susceptible populations to sustaining Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Further, 45% of TBI-related emergency pediatric visits result from an injury […]
Health and Wellness
Athletes worldwide employ early and on-going compression therapy to greatly improve short-term recovery as well as long-term outcomes for those engaging in strenuous physical activity. Medically, applying targeted pressure through compression has been found to boost blood circulation and reduce inflammation, expediting healing. A recent study further showed such therapy improves both perceptual and performance indices of exercise recovery. […]
Bandages and gauzes are common devices used in clinical settings to treat an assortment of wounds. While bandages and gauzes are effective in treating low grade or hemorrhage wounds, they are limited in their success in treating more complex and / or chronic, non-healing wounds. These traditional wound dressings may not adequately fit all parts […]
Despite all efforts to curb the epidemic of obesity through nutrition education, dieting, and exercise, current global efforts are failing as evidenced by the continuous rise in obesity levels, especially in developing countries. Postprandial glycemia is directly associated with the development of diabetes and obesity. Further, the intake of refined carbohydrates, e.g., made from wheat […]
Diabetes Mellitus is increasing at an unprecedented pace; more than half a billion people are living with diabetes worldwide. The disease affects men, women, and children of all ages in every country, and that number is projected to more than double to 1.3 billion people in the next 30 years, with every country seeing an […]