Web Statement

It is the intention of the Long Island Gamma Knife to present an integrated, comprehensive approach for understanding and treating back and neck problems. All data presented in this web page follow an outline suggested in two recent publications on internet information.

The first of which is called the CREDIBLE mnemonic:

  • Current and frequently updated
  • References sited
  • Explicit purpose and intention of the site
  • Disclosure of sponsors
  • Interest declared and no conflict of interest
  • Balanced content
  • Level of evidence sited

The second reference suggests watching for red flags of questionable information such as:

Are patient testimonials available? Is the treatment described as a CURE? Is the treatment described as having no side effects? Is online purchasing available?

Dr. Sonstein and Michael Burghardt are responsible for the design decisions and content on this web site. While comments are appreciated, all editorial decisions belong soley to the Long Island Spine Center.

The Long Island Gamma Knife is grateful to Bill Goodspeed and the staff at Catch24 Design for their assistance is designing and implementing this web site. Any comments, favorable or negative are appreciated.

  1. Eysenbach,G. Infodemiology: the epidemiology of (mis)information. Am J Med 2002;113:763-765.
  2. Mathews SC, Camacho A, Mills PJ, Dimsdale JE. The internet for medical information about cancer: help or hindrance? Psychosomatics 2003;44:100-103.