by Todd Kuether, MD | Nov 5, 2020 | General
The past year has pushed our stress levels and mental health to the limit. Our cortisol levels are quite frankly working in overdrive and have been for many months. Almost 41% of US adults in a survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported... by Todd Kuether, MD | Oct 1, 2020 | Brain, General
Today we’re learning about a rare neurological condition called autoimmune encephalitis. Autoimmune encephalitis occurs when “the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy brain cells, leading to inflammation of the brain.” Inflammation... by Todd Kuether, MD | Sep 14, 2020 | General
In this week’s blog post, we’re taking a look at the negative impacts of wildfire smoke on the human body. While the topic resides slightly outside of our normal content, our community in Portland is currently battling the challenges of wildfire smoke in... by Todd Kuether, MD | Aug 6, 2020 | General
While the staff at Kuether Brain & Spine isn’t directly fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic or the opioid epidemic, we’ve seen and understand the severe impacts of both as medical professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic has fully... by Todd Kuether, MD | Mar 4, 2020 | General
Stress can cause a number of impacts on one’s physical state. It doesn’t matter the source of the stress. It can be consuming and even take a serious toll on your mental and physical health. Stress is now even considered a social determinant of health... by Todd Kuether | Jan 29, 2020 | General, Spine
We cannot say it enough: exercise is critical the overall health of your body. With 26 muscles in your neck and three massive muscles in your back, exercising your neck and back may be one of the most important routines to integrate into your workout routine. Before...