Addiction: A Neurological Perspective
Authors: VanBuren Ross Lemons, MD and Laura Jean Anderson, MD Addiction is more than just a bad habit. It is a neuropsychological condition marked by a powerful compulsion to use substances or repeat behaviors that bring short-term relief or pleasure, even when they cause lasting harm. From alcohol and opioids to gambling and internet use, […]
First Female Neurosurgeon in Sacramento Dr. Laura J. Anderson, MD, FACS, Announces Retirement
July 11, 2023 [Sacramento, California] – Dr. Laura J. Anderson, MD, FACS, the first female neurosurgeon in the Sacramento area and a highly respected and accomplished neurosurgeon, has made the decision to retire from her distinguished medical career. Dr. Anderson’s retirement marks the end of an era in the field of neurosurgery, leaving behind a […]
The Toxicology of Cosmetology – part 1
Did you know… Almost 13,000 chemicals are used in cosmetics, and only 10 percent have been evaluated for safety. Cosmetics are not FDA regulated The average US woman uses 12 personal care products and/or cosmetics a day Women are exposed to 168 different chemicals a day, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Men are […]
Dementia – a neurological perspective
Dr. VanBuren R. Lemons M.D., F.A.C.S. and Dr. Laura J. Anderson M.D, F.A.C.S What is dementia? Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder…