Opioids: Heroin (Obara et al., 2013), as a potent -opioid receptor agonist, disrupts reward pathways and contributes to neuroinflammation and oxidative stress
However, it is not yet recommended for young patients (under 6 years old) and numerous side effects have been witnessed including nausea and vomiting, neutropenia, and neuropsychiatric adverse reactions including psychotic disorder and suicidal ideation (Barrett, 2025)
Tendon and Ligament Repair Moderate to Strong Evidence Evidence Rating: Moderate-Strong (Several animal studies, some independent replication) Research support for musculoskeletal healing is substantial: Achilles tendon injuries Ligament damage (MCL, ACL) Rotator cuff healing General tendinopathy Surgical repair enhancement The FAK-paxillin mechanism and VEGF upregulation provide clear biological rationale for these effects
You Need a Coffee Stat If you drink your espresso every morning at 7 and sleep in on the weekends, you might notice a headache creep up every minute you go without java
The scapholunate ligament connecting the scaphoid and lunate bones is particularly vulnerable
Integrative medicine at TBT doesnt mean choosing between science and natural care