Jamie Collins

Nov 30, 2023 | journals.sagepub.com | Evan T. Zheng |Natalie A Lowenstein |Jamie Collins |Elizabeth Matzkin

Get full access to this articleView all access and purchase options for this article. References1. Austin L, Pepe M, Tucker B, et al. Sleep disturbance associated with rotator cuff tear: correction with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Am J Sports Med. 2015;43(6):1455-1459. 2. Dolan MT, Lowenstein NA, Collins JE, et al. Majority of patients find sleep patterns return to normal 6 months following rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2022;31(8):1687-1695. 3.

Nov 8, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Jamie Collins |Samantha Farrar |Barbara K. Tritz |Elizabeth S. Leaver

The mystery surrounding fibromyalgia and its symptoms are as vast as the opinions on the syndrome itself. Widespread aches and pain can be just as frustrating as finding an answer, as the root cause can take time to discover, and there is no definitive blood test to diagnose fibromyalgia.

Nov 8, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Jamie Collins |Samantha Farrar |Barbara K. Tritz |Elizabeth S. Leaver

Imagine a world where we no longer fear Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as we age, or watch those we love trapped in their bodies as their minds are adversely affected. Recent studies have brought to the forefront the oral-systemic link between periodontal disease and the increased risk of developing AD. These studies provide more evidence for what we already preach to our patients—the connection between the oral inflammation process and the whole body.

May 11, 2023 | journals.sagepub.com | Natalie A Lowenstein |Jamie Collins |Elizabeth Matzkin |Evan T. Zheng

AbstractBackground:Most patients experience sleep disturbances before rotator cuff repair, with these symptoms largely improving postoperatively. However, the relationship between the resolution or persistence of sleep disturbance and patient-reported outcomes after rotator cuff repair remains unknown. Purpose:To compare outcomes after rotator cuff repair between patients who reported a preoperative sleep disturbance and those who did not.