Whaaaat??? What on earth is this blog going to be about? Recently in baseball, there’s been a lot of talk about cheating, and specifically, pitchers using “different” materials on the ball. Sitting on every baseball mound is a rosin bag, historically filled with rosin powder, which is a sticky substance extracted from the sap of…
Chiari I malformation is a complex brain disorder, which is still poorly understood and controversial. There are numerous types of Chiari, however Chiari I is most commonly found in kids and young adults. Many people haven’t heard of Chiari I, although nearly 1 in 1,000 may have the diagnosis. In comparison, multiple sclerosis (MS) affects…
If you’ve ever watched the Olympics, you may think, as I did, that the minimal splash signifies the body cutting through the water like a knife through butter. While a professional slices the H20 better than my belly-flop, it turns out there are pretty incredible velocities and impact forces even with a 10.0 dive. Competitive…
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts are a challenging aspect of neurosurgery. Shunts are placed for numerous indications, however the most common cause is hydrocephalus. CSF is a shock absorber for the neural structures, transmits nutrients, and helps regulate pressure. It is produced in the brain’s ventricles by the choroid plexus, and circulates through and out the…
Taylor Swift’s first verse lyrics in “Shake It Off” read: “Got nothing in my brain… That’s what people say, mm, mm…” The chorus soon chimes: “I shake it off, I shake it off (Whoo-hoo-hoo) I’ll be the first to say that I’m not a Taylor Swift fan and I don’t expect her to reappear in…