by William Brown, MD | Oct 31, 2019 | Articles by Dr. Brown, General Information
To T or not to T? That is a great question. I care for many athletes with sports hernias and classic hernias. Athletes always want to take advantage of ways to improve their recovery and strength. So I often get questions about testosterone. Testosterone is a...
by William Brown, MD | Aug 21, 2019 | Articles by Dr. Brown, Medical Mission
I feel blessed and have long wanted to give back to those in need. My daughter had been on 4 other humanitarian missions in Haiti, Uganda, Honduras and India. She finally talked me into joining her. In July, my daughter (an ER nurse at Stanford University Hospital)...
by William Brown, MD | Jun 26, 2019 | Articles by Dr. Brown, Homeopathic Medicines
Marijuana is now legal in many states and it is important to understand the effects on the human body. Marijuana has two active molecules: Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD the non-psychoactive component and CBD is legal in the USA. THC is the...
by William Brown, MD | Jun 20, 2019 | Articles by Dr. Brown, General Information
You had your hernia repaired and you are on your way home from the surgery center. You are hot and sweaty from the car ride. Your skin is itchy from the betadine skin prep, and you are starting to smell. You have a box of baby wet wipes, but you really want a shower....
by William Brown, MD | Jun 11, 2019 | Articles by Dr. Brown, General Information
It Would Be Nice everyone’s body was exactly the same on the inside. That way it a surgeon would always know where important structures were located and therefore during surgery, these vital structures could be quickly identified and protected. But the human...
by William Brown, MD | May 30, 2019 | Articles by Dr. Brown, Sports Hernia Surgery
There is a sign in my Auto Mechanic’s shop that says: “I Cheat the Other Guy and Pass the Savings on to You.” I smile every time I read the sign. But in a way, this message also applies to surgeons. No one is perfect (except for my daughter) and...