Going viral Coverage of JAOA kidney stone roller coaster study spans the globe Nearly 850 news reports and counting, including the Today Show’s, have shared the study’s findings on roller coaster rides and kidney stone relief. Oct. 4, 2016Tuesday AOA Staff Contact AOA Staff Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics JAOAmediapatient care News is spreading across the country and around the world about David Wartinger, DO, and his findings that moderate roller coaster rides can lead to the passage of small kidney stones. So far, the results of the study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association have appeared in roughly 850 news reports, including about 140 broadcasted news segments. After a patient reported passing a kidney stone each time he rode Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Wartinger began investigating the impact of moderate roller coasters on kidney stones. Along with co-author Marc Mitchell, DO, he created a 3D renal model containing urine and actual kidney stones. Dr. Wartinger then secured the model in a backpack and rode several roller coasters at Disney World, gathering data on whether the impact of the coasters dislodged the stones. Media outlets that covered the study include: CBS Radio WGN-TV New York Times BBC The Huffington Post Modern Healthcare U.S. News & World Report Daily Mail Read the JAOA study to learn more. Related articles Ride a roller coaster, pass a kidney stone? David Wartinger, DO made an effective 3D renal model to show how a roller coaster can aid in the expulsion of kidney stones. In the news: JAOA study finds foot wrap eases symptoms of restless legs syndrome The study, which found that targeted pressure improved symptoms of restless legs syndrome, recently appeared on Chicago TV station WGN 9. Previous articleStudy suggests blind people use their visual cortex when doing algebra Next articleIn Memoriam: Oct. 5, 2016
Ride a roller coaster, pass a kidney stone? David Wartinger, DO made an effective 3D renal model to show how a roller coaster can aid in the expulsion of kidney stones.
In the news: JAOA study finds foot wrap eases symptoms of restless legs syndrome The study, which found that targeted pressure improved symptoms of restless legs syndrome, recently appeared on Chicago TV station WGN 9.