You are likely familiar with the concept of therapeutic Botox®, which uses a neurotoxin protein to selectively and temporarily paralyze certain skeletal muscles. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially approved Botox® therapy to help people with eye coordination difficulties, eye muscle spasms, and neck spasms, and then it was expanded to be used […]
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Botox for TMD
People who have struggled with facial pain from a temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMD) may feel as if they’re at their wits’ end. The symptoms of TMD, which is also commonly referred to as TMJ syndrome, can be maddeningly disruptive and can interfere with basic activities of daily living, such as eating or talking. […]
How Common Are Long COVID and Brain Fog?
Many researchers are determined to pinpoint how common it is to experience lingering symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Some have found that up to 76 percent of patients have at least one lingering COVID-19 symptom six months after their initial illness, according to a study published in The Lancet medical journal in January 2021. When […]
Post-COVID Care: BrainCheck
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has wreaked worldwide havoc for more than a year. As the medical community continues to learn about COVID-19 disease, one phenomenon is becoming clear: Many people suffer from COVID-19 symptoms that linger long after they have initially contracted the virus. People suffering from so-called “long COVID,” “long-tail COVID,” or “long-haul COVID” syndrome […]
What Is Cryoablation?
Effectively managing pain is a problem confronting millions of patients; treatment is complex and often comes with risks, whether surgery or opioids are indicated. At Hudson Medical, we take a sophisticated, multidisciplinary approach to treat pain effectively and expeditiously, and we welcome a new modality in the field of pain management with incredible potential to […]
Spondylosis: Risk Factors and Treatment Options
Dr. LaSalle’s interview with Spine Universe about the risk factors and treatment options for Spondylosis. Spondylosis is a type of arthritis caused by wear and tear to the spine. This can be a result of discs and joints degenerate, or when bone spurs grow on the vertebrae. These changes can impair the spine’s movement and affect […]
Increased Safety Measures at
Hudson Medical + Wellness
We will continue to focus on delivering care at the highest safety standards. We remain dedicated to serving our patients and our community. During these times we have implemented new protocols and safety and cleaning measures, here are some things you should know before your appointment: Appointment times will be limited as we will be […]
A Preliminary Update to The Soliris To Stop Immune Mediated Death in Covid-19 (SOLID-C19) Compassionate Use Study.
Thomas C. Pitts, M.D. Director of Neurology – Hudson MedicalDiplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Special Qualifications in Clinical NeurophysiologyAdded Qualifications in Headache Medicine – National Headache FoundationCertified Multiple Sclerosis Specialist – Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis CentersMyasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Partner Provider Alumni – Columbia University College of Physicians Surgeons Alumni […]
COVID-19 Update
3/16/2020 Dear Patients – We are dedicated to the safety and well-being of our patients and employees as our top priority. We are closely monitoring updates surrounding COVID-19 from health officials and are in constant communication with our healthcare team. As a medical facility, we are still open to those in need. Our hope is […]
Interpreting muscle function from Electromyography (EMG)
Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate neuromuscular function and detect any neural or muscular abnormalities. Your pain management doctor may order an EMG if you display symptoms such as shooting pain, tingling, weakness, numbness, and/or cramping. During the study, tiny electrodes are inserted into different muscle groups to record electrical activity while […]