The Power of Music: Calming the Brain, Connecting the Heart, and Supporting the Operating Room

by Team JCW | Oct 13, 2025 | From Dr. Wittig’s Desk, News & Recognition, The Healing Mindset

By James C. Wittig, MD As a surgeon, I have witnessed the profound ways music can influence the brain, body, and spirit. This is true not just in patients, but in the entire medical team. Music is more than background sound; it is a form of therapy, a rhythm that can...

Conventional Chondrosarcoma! Rare Primary Bone Cancer but the 2nd Most Common Bone Sarcoma: Presentation, Radiology, Pathology, Treatment and Prognosis by James C. Wittig, MD

by Team JCW | Oct 2, 2025 | From Dr. Wittig’s Desk, Medical Insights

Chondrosarcoma, although rare, is the second most common bone sarcoma or primary bone cancer. There are several types of chondrosarcomas and each with their own characteristics. Conventional chondrosarcoma is the most common variety. It differs from conventional...

Applications Of AI in Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment: Just Scratching the Surface

by Team JCW | Sep 29, 2025 | In the Spotlight, Medical Insights, News & Recognition

AI in medicine is a rapidly evolving field, with medical universities, pharmaceutical companies, insurance providers, hospitals, and healthcare providers exploring numerous benefits.  They include more rapid diagnosis of certain diseases, imaging analytics, and...

Advancing Knowledge in Musculoskeletal Pathology: Dr. James C. Wittig Contributes to the 27th Annual Mount Sinai Course

by Team JCW | Sep 25, 2025 | Medical Insights

Each year, the Mount Sinai Musculoskeletal Pathology Course convenes experts from around the world to share insights on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal tumors. This September, the 27th Annual Course continues that tradition — with contributions from Dr....

Neuroscience and Brain Health Opportunities to Heal Body, Mind, Spirit, and Soul

by Team JCW | Sep 24, 2025 | From Dr. Wittig’s Desk, News & Recognition, The Healing Mindset

Neuroscience is one of the most important and intriguing disciplines in medicine today, and innovation in neuroscience is not just evolutionary but revolutionary. The quest to understand and optimize the human brain stretches back thousands of years. From philosophers...

Suicide and Depression: No Stigma, No Shame As The Healthcare Industry Continues to Suffer

by Team JCW | Sep 22, 2025 | Medical Insights, The Healing Mindset

Burnout in the health care profession continues to rise as the shortage of doctors, nurses, resident, and others rises along with the population. Left undetected and untreated, burnout can lead to chronic depression, suicide attempts, and suicide itself. This...