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Alternative Therapies for Joint Pain: Non-Surgical Treatments

Mouhanad El Othmani, MD
April 1, 2025
While joint replacement surgery is an effective option for end-stage arthritis, most frequently, it is not the first step or the only option. In fact, multiple non-surgical treatments for hip and knee pain can provide...
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Medal-Worthy Tips for the Olympian in All of Us!

Braidy Shambaugh, DO
January 30, 2025

Whether you are a figure skater attempting a triple axel-triple toe combination in the Winter Olympics, or a novice...

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Six Tips to Help You Stay Safe and Out of the Emergency Department This Winter

David P. Curley, MD
December 13, 2024

Winter weather fills the emergency department with unexpected, and often tragic, injuries. As an emergency physician, I...

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What’s Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 8, 2024

If you follow health news, you know there are plenty of articles and tips about how to be heart-healthy. That’s...

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Women's hand with carpel tunnel

Repetitive Strain Injury: Types, Causes and How to Treat Them

Stephen E. Marcaccio, MD
November 26, 2024
A repetitive strain injury (RSI), sometimes called repetitive “stress” injury, affects muscles, tendons and nerves that...
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Women getting knee looked at by provider

Should I Get a Second Opinion Before Joint Replacement Surgery?

Eric M. Cohen, MD
October 29, 2024
With the rapid advancements in technology and education available in the field of orthopedics, there are many decisions...
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How Nutrition Improves Healing After Spine Surgery

Christy Ciesla, PT, DPT, PRPC, MBA
August 1, 2024

Spine surgery is a major medical procedure that requires careful recovery and rehabilitation. Rest, physical therapy...

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Topics of Interest

5K Training Guide and How To Get Ready in 6 Weeks

Brown University Health Blog Team
September 25, 2019

Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...

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What is Plantar Fasciitis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Raymond Y. Hsu, MD
November 29, 2023

Our feet help us stand, get from place to place, run, jump, dance and more. That activity relies on a network of bones...

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Top 10 Tips to Exercise -- at Any Age

Eric M. Cohen, MD
January 8, 2018

Exercise can often be a scary word for many people, especially for adults who have not made personal fitness a priority...

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Upcoming Events & Recent News

April
8
2025

Food Is Medicine at William Hall Library

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute and the William Hall Library for a free, in-person, four-week cooking and nutrition series. Learn how to decrease your risk of obesity and related chronic ...
April
9
2025

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) Hiring Event

Interview in person for new graduate registered nurse opportunities across the Brown University Health system.You’ll have the opportunity, on Wednesday, April 9 from 12 to 5 p.m., to meet with hiring managers ...
April
10
2025

Regain Bladder and Bowel Control with Dr. Wasserman

Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. for a free, anonymous, virtual education event focused on loss of bladder control and exploring options for lasting relief and regaining control.Did you know ...