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Dr. Fab Mancini has recently earned a top spot on the hit show, The Doctors. He will be doing regular appearances on the show, according to a post on Dr. Fab Mancini's instagram account. The show is hosted by Dr. Travis Stork, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Emmy nominated host. The show features other experts in the field of medicine in a talk show format.  Dr. Fab will be featured on Season 11 of the Doctors airing sometime in the Fall of 2018 according to the show's press contact. Other details have not been released on how often Dr....

Recently, I was approached to speak to a local Dayton, OH area group called Families of Addicts (FOA). They are an organization that acts as a support group for addicts and their families. They have rallies, weekly meetings, and lots of other engaging events to help solve the opioid crisis. For more information on the group visit http://www.foafamilies.org.

The Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation recently released new rules for injured workers considering a spinal fusion surgery. Starting January, 1 2018 the Bureau will only cover fusion surgeries if certain criteria are met. Those criteria include: 1. Conservative care. The injured worker must have had at least 60 of conservative care for low back pain, with an emphasis on: Physical reconditioning Avoidance of opioids, when possible Avoidance of provider catastrophizing the explanation of lumbar MRI findings Relative rest/ice/heat Anti-inflammatories Pain management / physical medicine rehabilitation program Chiropractic / osteopathic treatment Physical medicine treatment Interventional spine procedures / injections 2. The...

I've recently been experimenting with the Aeropress brewer. The compactness, portability, and ease of use make the Aeropress a necessity to any coffee lover's repertoire. If you're tight on countertop space or luggage room, the Aeropress is the best solution I've come across thus far. In a previous post, I was traveling around with my Duracasa manual burr grinder and my Hario v60 which I found out that it isn't exactly portable being very awkward and made of ceramic. The Aeropress is cylindrical and made of plastic which makes it easy to stow in your suitcase and it won't be easy to damage...