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On May 7, 2024, students and faculty mentors were celebrated at Yale School of Medicine’s (YSM) Student Research Day, an annual tradition at YSM since 1988.

A trigger point is a discrete, hyperirritable nodule (like a “knot”) that is palpable in a taut band of muscle—and it can produce pain in a particular spot or in another part of the body. Recently, trigger points have been implicated in various conditions including myofascial pain syndrome (a chronic disorder involving the muscles and the surrounding connective tissue); tension-type headaches (particularly in women); migraine headaches; chronic neck pain; and low back pain. While the formal term “myofascial trigger point” was coined in the 1950s, research investigating the underlying causes and effective treatments is relatively new.

Want to get more out of your workout regime? Don’t go all out all the time. Moderate exercise is the rage right now. Proponents of so-called Zone 2 exercise point to research that shows that we burn a higher percentage of fat through moderate exertion than we do when we work out at more intense levels. At those higher levels, called Zone 3, 4, or 5 exercise, our bodies fuel themselves increasingly with carbohydrates. Plus, our bodies recover more quickly from moderate than intense exercise. Some health experts go so far as to say that nearly all exercise ought to be in Zone 2.

What should you know about ankle injuries unique to skateboarders? What about roller skating and bone fractures? And what should you consider before wearing flip-flops?

18 Yale School of Medicine faculty were selected as the second longitudinal coach cohort.

Each year, Connecticut Magazine recognizes exceptional physicians in its annual “Top Doctors” issue. The 2024 list features more than 300 Yale Medicine physicians who were selected by their peers as the best in their fields, which includes 15 members of the Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation faculty.

Connecticut Magazine’s 2024 'Top Doctors' list includes more than 30 faculty from the Yale Department of Surgery.

Over the past decade, numerous clinical trials have explored the potential health benefits of psychedelics. Growing evidence shows hallucinogens may help treat mental health conditions like treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. However, the vast majority of studies on the therapeutic power of psychedelics have focused on their use as treatments for psychiatric conditions. Now, scientists are increasingly interested in exploring how the substances may impact physical disabilities. Early evidence, combined with anecdotal reports, suggests that psychoactive drugs may aid physical healing from serious injuries, such as spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

All 12 Women's National Basketball Association teams have a team of trained orthopedic surgeons and physicians providing care for them. Michael Medvecky, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut and serves as the head team physician and head orthopedic surgeon for the Connecticut Sun.