General Entries
McLaughlin’s Top Tips for Smart, Safe Snow Sports
Winter is here, and with it the arrival of that trio of exhilarating, exciting and sometimes dangerous sports: skiing, sledding and snowboarding. So whether you’re waiting for the snow to fall in the Princeton area, or heading to a ski resort during winter break, it’s important for children and adults to remember to play it…
Read MoreProton Beam Therapy
Depth charges for deep brain and spine tumors By Mark R. McLaughlin, MD, FACS The physicians at Princeton Brain, Spine and Sports Medicine Care want to congratulate our colleagues at Princeton Radiation Oncology for the opening of their state of the art, first of its kind in the New York metropolitan area, Proton Beam Radiation…
Read Moregeorge will on football
I have always enjoyed and highly respected George Will as a reporter and columnist. He is a tell it like it is kind of a guy. His recent column in the Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/george-f-will-footballs-problem-with-danger-on-the-field-isnt-going-away/2012/08/03/ff71ec48-dcd0-11e1-8e43-4a3c4375504a_story.html?hpid=z2 is a provocative and compelling argument for the abolition of the game of football. As a physician who cares for people…
Read MoreJack Osbourne Diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
PBSC is saddened to hear of the new diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in Jack Osbourne. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family for a speedy recovery. Multiple sclerosis is an immunological disease that attacks the nervous system by damaging the nerve coverings called myelin. Myelin acts like the covering on an…
Read MoreFashion Show Supports Spinal Research
Here’s the latest video promoting the upcoming Fashion Show in support of the Spinal Research Foundation. Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine Care is proud to co-sponsor this event to be held May 12, 2012 at the CHOW284 Bar and Restaurant. For more information contact Shari Field-Goldberg at 617-872-3240.
Read MoreThe Hybrid Operating Room:
The Instrument of Modern Stroke Care By Bruce Landau RT (R) ARRT As new surgical endovascular procedures increase, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, cardiac, neuro and vascular surgeons are requiring and enjoying a new idea in optimizing patient care, the hybrid operating room (OR). In late 2003, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) in Philadelphia, PA,…
Read MoreDr. Shah in Parks & Recreation
In the December 11th, 2011 issue of Parks & Recreation magazine, author Matt Terl explored the issue of concussions in youth sports. The author featured the benefits of the education approach that has worked well in the Newtown Township (Pennsylvania) Parks and Recreation department, which in September partnered with Princeton Brain, Spine and Sports Medicine…
Read MoreDr. Shah wins India Council Award
Dr. Shah has been recognized with the professional excellence award by the India Council of Delaware Valley. This professional excellence award has been presented annually since 1999, and recipients have included well known engineers, scientists, and philosophers. The India Council represents the Indian community of 30,000+ people in greater Philadelphia area The award was presented on…
Read MoreMaria’s Story
Here’s a patient response to the Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine Care Art Initiatives: Maria’s Story “I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon in the Princeton office. I am in pain. My back hurts and at times my hands tingle and get numb. I often get headaches. Other times, I cannot describe how I…
Read MorePart of Our Mission
We’re excited to launch our our official blog for Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine Care. Since inception, part of the mission of the practice has been to insure our patients are informed and educated about their condition. That’s why we take as much time as needed with every patient. We believe that knowledge is…
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