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Early diagnosis gives dementia patients better chances
We're at the beginning of the era of “curing” Alzheimer's disease. No more slipping into oblivion. No more loss of dignity. One day – not too long from now – degenerative cognitive conditions will be as manageable as high blood pressure, a disease that requires vigilance to keep at bay but doesn't rob you of … Read More
Miller: Former NFL players turn to Hoag Neurosciences Institute for comprehensive health assessment
Chances are – if you’re reading this – you follow the NFL. You almost certainly enjoy the NFL. Perhaps you even love the NFL. But do you trust the NFL? Not likely, given the evidence that suggests the actual players don’t trust their own league or their own teams and the widely held assumption that … Read More
Brain and Beyond: With Head Injuries in Spotlight, Hoag Hospital helps retired NFL players track their health
NFL players push it to the limit on the field, often coming away with broken bones and banged-up bodies in the process. And they do so working as a team. But after their career is over, some players can feel alone as they face the long-term health effects of their sport. Hoag Hospital in Newport … Read More
Movers and Shakers
Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki and Marshall Moncrief Moncrief is Hoag’s director of neurobehavioral health and oversees operations of Hoag Addiction Treatment Centers and SolMar Recovery; Brant-Zawadzki is senior physician executive of Hoag Hospital and executive medical director of Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Moncrief and Brant-Zawadzki led the charge for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian’s newest addition, SolMar … Read More
Concussion Crisis: The Race For A Solution
The new film “Concussion” delivers a shock to the system of everyone who follows the NFL and other collision oriented sports. When “Concussion,” starring Will Smith and directed by Peter Landsman, opens Christmas Day, it will jump start public awareness of the ticking time bomb and diagnosed health epidemic caused by athletic concussion. Awareness is … Read More
Phoenix Multisport, a gym for sober living, opens in Newport Beach after four years of planning
Josh Hamlin has seen two of his dreams derailed by drinking and drug abuse. A talented football player, the Huntington Beach resident said he had to drop out of college and end his career in the sport due to his addictions. A surfer from a young age as well, he traveled to some of the … Read More
Steinberg: Hoag Hospital to assess retired NFL players
The Hoag Hospital Neurosciences Institute has been selected by Cleveland Clinic as the West Coast location for the Brain and Body Program provided through the NFL Players Assn. Trust. This means that retired NFL players will be coming to the Newport Beach facility to get complete physical assessments and recommendations for treatment. “This is a … Read More
100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs | 2015
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Hoag to the 2015 edition of its list, “100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs.” The organizations on this year’s list are remarkable leaders in neurosciences, providing treatment for patients with various brain and spine conditions. To develop this list, the Becker’s Hospital Review selected hospitals … Read More
LA Doctor Treats Insomnia In Patients Through 6-Week 'Sleep School' Program
For scores of Americans, easing comfortably into sleep at night is a frustrating, exhausting dilemma. At times, falling asleep on demand is a certain impossibility. One local doctor claims he is helping these sleepless individuals, through a sleep school. Dr. Jay Puangco is the director of the Sleep Disorders Program in Newport Beach, and he … Read More
Delving Into The Science of Sleep in Search Of A Good Night's Rest
A good night’s sleep is not only deeply refreshing, but also good for your health. Sleep is a vital activity that allows our bodies and minds to regenerate and prepare for a new day. But too many Americans are going without enough sleep, setting them up for memory difficulties, weight gain and immune system deficiencies. … Read More