Author Archives: Simon Downes, MD, PhD

Medical educator

Donating her body to science

I recently spoke with one of our members, czamodeo to ask her how she came to make the decision to donate her body to science after death. USICO: How did you come to this decision?czamodeo: I came to decide to donate my body because I hoped I could be of some help to the Universe after I am gone.…More

Painful arc sign

People who have a shoulder problem feel strong pain when they move their arm especially from 60 degrees to 120 degrees abduction (lifting the arm up to the side above your head). There are various causes of this condition. For example, rotator cuff tear, peri-arthritis (general shoulder pain for ages 40-50), and shoulder bursitis. Interestingly,…More