Podcasts about Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

We've known about it for almost 20 years and yet there is still very little being done to combat Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy - more commonly none as CTE. And if you think this only affects NFL players, think again. CTE is available in all shapes and sizes - whether it's youth hockey, high school football, club soccer leagues, or professional wrestling, so many of our young athletes are in the line of fire. Thankfully, for most of those twenty years, former college football player and professional wrestler - turned anti-CTE advocate and head of Boston University's CTE center - Chris Nowinski, has taken it upon himself to stare this issue down and make sure parents, coaches and athletes have accurate information about what happens when someone suffers continual head injuries. Chris even managed to get a Phd in behavioral neuroscience along the way, so that he could understand and further the science behind CTE research. Today he joins host Jane Marie to talk about his career, his advocacy and what we know about the current state of CTE in sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast Episode 190, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Tim Fleiszer, Executive Director Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, retired professional athlete, four-time Grey Cup winner, and father of 3 about brain trauma in youth sports (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy CTE and concussions).

San Diego filmmaker/videographer Ray Roman talks about his latest release “Concussed: The American Dream” as a documentary exploring the devastating impact of head trauma in the NFL focusing on the late Tyler Sash of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants and legendary Hall-of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre notably of The Green Bay Packers. Ray brought his own experiences playing football at Poway HS and first experienced a concussion on the field while playing Pop Warner, later graduated in '05 to venture into filmmaking and spent eight years working on the film with writer/director David Kano to expose the devastating of head trauma on NFL football players plus  Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in sports, exploring the effects of CTE on those that have lost loved ones, with narratives from doctors and Hall of Famers in the NFL, boxing, and mixed martial arts. Check out the powerful documentary from filmmaker Ray Roman on many streaming platforms and www.rayromanmedia.com/ today! #rayroman #sandiegofilmmaker #documentary #videographer #concussedtheamericandream #tylersash #newyorkgiants #brettfavre #greenbaypackers #concussion #CTE #headtrauma #football #popwarner #davidkano #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerrayroman #themikewagnershowrayroman      Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, is a progressive degenerative disease affecting people who have suffered repeated concussions and traumatic brain injuries, that may occur in some athletes and others who have been exposed to concussions and repetitive head impacts. CBS News reports on the study's findings and what this could mean for the future of concussion treatment for athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CTE is now identified in over 10 sports, military environments and domestic violence Condition is due solely to repeated traumatic brain injury Role as practitioners is to manage symptoms well, consider environmental measures, and support for the patient and family Creating a log of head trauma incidents is valuable   Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 32 mins Expert: Dr Rowena Mobbs, Neurologist Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTSEvery second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*A disclaimer that there will be discussions of self harm in this episode* In 2003, Chris Nowinski found himself in a WWE wrestling ring, concussed and not remembering where he was or how he was supposed to finish the match. This would be a pivotal moment not just in his life but for an entire field of research on a neurodegenerative disease long known to exist but poorly defined and even censored: chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE. There's evidence that people knew about CTE — which went by names like “punch drunk” — starting in the 1920s, but it wasn't until the 2000s, when American football players began being diagnosed with CTE post-mortem, that the disease started gaining public traction. Many of those football players, including Andre Waters, had died by suicide. Chris, now a behavioral neuroscientist and the co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, pushed to get the brains of Waters and other athletes tested, and began spreading awareness and putting pressure on organizations like the NFL to acknowledge the devastation this disease can bring to athletes and their families.Today on the show we will cover what's known about CTE and how to prevent it, and how researchers are trying to find ways of diagnosing it in people who are still alive and working to find treatments.Here are some good CTE resources:https://concussionfoundation.org/CTE-resources/support https://www.bu.edu/cte/resources/resources-for-families/Send us your science stories/factoids/news for a chance to be featured on an upcoming Tiny Show and Tell Us episode and to be entered to win a Tiny Matters coffee mug! And, while you're at it, subscribe to our newsletter at bit.ly/tinymattersnewsletter.Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories are here and here. All Tiny Matters transcripts and references are available here.

Aron welcomes Super Bowl Champion Derek Wolfe to the KifaruCast Studio. He and Aron sit down in studio to go over the total cluster that is Colorado lately, with the introduction of wolves, the potential ban on lion hunting, and everything else that hunters and outdoorsmen are facing. Photographer and Videographer Lane Walters also chimes in behind the scenes as a long time Colorado resident. They also dive into Derek's upcoming mountain goat hunt with Aron up in British Columbia and the training Derek is putting into preparation for this hunt. And then we take a more serious turn and discuss some of the lingering effects of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, which is a progressive degenerative disease affecting people who have suffered repeated concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Both Aron and Derek have had their fair share of injuries and they discuss some of their darker days when dealing with CTE. Great talk between these two and was awesome having Derek and Lane in the studio! We truly appreciate everyone who tunes in and listens to the podcast. Your messages mean the world to us and just want to let you know that if you are suffering, know you aren't alone. If you're having issues, dont be afraid to reach out to a friend! We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @turtleboxaudio

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Episode Summary: In this riveting episode of Functional Health Radio, Dr. Kristin Hieshetter delves deeply into an issue that she fervently advocates for—the prevention and treatment of brain injuries. The episode begins with a worrying reflection on the declining life expectancy in the United States, linking it to both a rise in chronic diseases among children and the seemingly stagnant success in healing heart disease and cancer. Dr. Hieshetter challenges the status quo by questioning the effectiveness of the current healthcare system despite its high costs. Dr. Hieshetter subsequently transitions into a comprehensive discussion about the widespread implications of brain injuries, specifically Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), drawing from insightful resources which she critically examines. She emphasizes the importance of immediate and continued care post-injury, the potential for ongoing cognitive and emotional issues, and magnifies the alarming connection between brain injuries and a host of societal problems. Her clear, evidence-based approach provides both a dire warning and a beacon of hope, suggesting interventions that could change outcomes dramatically. Key Takeaways: •             Dr. Kristin Hieshetter zeroes in on the serious implications of chronic traumatic encephalopathy and other brain injuries. •             Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is linked to alarming rates of cognitive decline, behavioral issues, and increased risk of dementia. •             Early and repetitive exposure to contact sports can advance the onset of neurobehavioral symptoms in children. •             Specific interventions such as diet adjustments, low-level laser therapy, and certain supplements can significantly aid in brain injury recovery and prevention. •             Dr. Hieshetter advocates for greater awareness and a proactive stance in addressing brain injuries from a functional health perspective. Notable Quotes: •             “We are walking around in the most amazing, intelligent, responsive, adapting, and aware system in the world, the human body.” •             “Every year younger that participants began to play football, it resulted in reported onset of cognitive and behavioral mood symptoms, 2.5 years.” •             “It's what we're being told here in these spaces, these spaces that aren't funded by anybody.” •             “I believe we can do this and we have to do it together.” •             “Let's look at what we can do to get ahead of all of these things that are plaguing our youth and keep them as healthy as we possibly can.” Resources: •             Book: “Truth Doesn't Have a Side” by Dr. Bennett Omalu •             NIH-Funded Study on Age of First Exposure to Tackle Football and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy •             JAMA Article: Association of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury With and Without Loss of Consciousness with Dementia in US Military Veterans •             Internet Journal of Neurology: Transcranial Low-Level Laser Therapy for Brain Injury Be sure to listen to the full episode of Functional Health Radio with Dr. Kristin Hieshetter for an illuminating dive into the critical issue of brain injuries and what we can do to safeguard our most precious asset. Stay tuned for more episodes that bring the truths of functional health into the light.  

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. In this episode we delve into the realms of neuroscience, sports, and youth development. We are honoured to have Dr. Julie Stamm, a distinguished Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as our esteemed guest. Dr. Stamm's journey through academia is nothing short of inspiring. With her doctorate from the prestigious Boston University School of Medicine in Anatomy and Neurobiology, she embarked on a ground-breaking path, delving into the intricate workings of the human brain. Her tenure at the Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory at Harvard Medical School, alongside Boston University, further solidified her expertise in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the profound, long-term ramifications of repetitive head impacts in youth sports.  Dr. Stamm's contributions extend far beyond the confines of academia. Her seminal work, "The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, The Myths, and the Future," has become a cornerstone in understanding the complex interplay between sports participation and neurological health in young athletes, whilst also continuing as an Athletic Trainer.  Today, we have the privilege of delving into the depths of her research, shedding light on the truths, dispelling the myths, and envisioning a brighter, safer future for youth sports. -       Introduction -       About Dr Julie Stamm (1:24)-       What Is a Concussion (3:20)-       Sub concussive Impacts? (4:24)-       Concussion in Children & Adolescences (6:00)-       Children & Returning to “Baseline” Post-Concussion (8:35)-       Children, Biomechanics and Neck Strength (11:23)-       Signs and Symptoms of Concussion in Young Athletes (13:15)-       Specializing in Sport to Early & Approaching Coaches About Youth Concussion (14:36)-       Reporting Concussion (17:58)-       Brain Anatomy & Function in children vs Adults (21:05)-       Reducing Contact Exposure in Youth Sports (23:48)-       Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (30:10) -       How to Keep Our Mind Healthy (35:35)-       What Can Parents Do to Mitigate Risk For Children When Participating in Contact Sports (39:00)-       Where to Find Dr Julie Stamm & How Can We Help (42:10)      Dr Julie Stamm:https://www.juliestamm.comIG: @juliestammphdTwitter/X: @JulieStammPhDDr Julie Stamms Book: The  Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myths, and the Future. (Australian Link). https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/the-brain-on-youth-sports-by-julie-m-stamm-9781538143193 Available online via Amazon and Booktopia or in Dymocks books stores.    Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightlySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

Former Minnesota Wild player Chris Simon died of suicide last week, and it's renewing the conversation about a degenerative brain disease called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE.It's a disease that affects people with repeated head injuries. Simon's family believes he suffered from the disease. But there's no confirmation, because CTE can only be diagnosed after death with a brain autopsy.During life, CTE can cause symptoms of memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, anxiety and suicidality. In the state of hockey, we wanted to learn more about the risk of CTE in hockey. Dr. Michael Stuart joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer. Dr. Stuart a recently-retired orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic and the chief medical officer at USA Hockey.A note to our listeners: This segment discusses suicide. If this is a topic that triggers you — please take care and know that trained help is available. Call or text 988 and you'll be connected to a crisis counselor as soon as possible.

The first case of its kind in New Zealand, a former Super Rugby player has been diagnosed post-death with a degenerative brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy.  Billy Guyton played for the Blues, Hurricanes, and Crusaders, but died in a suspected suicide aged 33.  An examination of his brain by the Neurological Foundation's Brain Bank has now identified he had stage 2 CTE.   Auckland University neuroscientist Helen Murray told Mike Hosking that CTE is caused by the repetitive accumulation of head impacts.   She says it's not necessarily the number of concussions but the number of impacts, and that might not have generated any symptoms.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Part 1, we learned that CTE is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive cumulative brain injury. Patients suffer from debilitating mental health symptoms and may even have suicidal thoughts or actions. Unfortunately, there is no treatment for this disease and it can only be official diagnosed at autopsy (after death). The only successful strategy to combat this illness is prevention. Unfortunately, this is an ongoing challenge as there is a lot we don't know about CTE but some features are clear. The largest risk factor for CTE is the duration of time participating in contact sport. In order to prevent CTE, the aim is to reduce life time exposure to repeated head impacts (either direct or indirect ie. significant acceleration and deceleration injuries). We also delve into grass-roots education aimed at informing school-aged children about concussion and brain health. This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify. Help support us at https://www.patreon.com/ThisMedicalLife ** Please note: General Practitioners in Australia, will be able to claim 2.25 CPD points after listening to this episode and part 1. Full details and registration on our GP CPD Points page. Our special guests: Amanda Green – wife to National Rugby League legend player and coach Paul Green who played 162 first-grade games and represented Australia. At the end of 2022, Paul was found unresponsive in his home. Paul's brain was donated to the Australian Sporting Brain Bank for examination where he was diagnosed with CTE. Paul was 49 years old. Associate Professor Michael Buckland – Head of the Neuropathology department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, founder and director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank (ASBB), co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Australian Brain Bank, and Head of the Molecular Neuropathology Program at the Brain & Mind Centre. Doctor Stephanie Adams – Honorary Fellow in Sports & Brain Health at the University of Edinburgh. She is founder and director of ConcussEd which is an education program for school-aged children to learn about brain health. She is a retired rugby and equestrian athlete. This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify. Help support us at https://www.patreon.com/ThisMedicalLifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2005, Dr Bennet Omalu would publish a report in the United States on the autopsy brain findings of a former professional footballer from the NFL. His conclusion was the former athlete suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE); a disease caused by repeated brain injuries most likely due to sport. The response was swift and severe claiming that the findings were incorrect, the conclusions erroneous, and a retraction of this report was demanded. Surprisingly, this was not the first time medical literature has noted the link between sport, repeated head injuries and brain damage. The first publication was written in 1928 by Dr Harrison Martland who was the Chief Medical Examiner of Essex County in New Jersey. Harrison performed hundreds of autopsies on people with head injuries including boxers. He noted twenty-three examples of boxers with permanent brain damage that he called ‘punch drunk'. Other researchers found this was not limited to boxing but other contact sports such as football. Later, this condition became known as ‘Dementia pugilistica'. This disease has surged into the spotlight in the last decade due to a number of high-profile athletes who have been diagnosed with CTE. Unfortunately, both professional and amateur athletes are at risk. This condition also greatly impacts the family and friends of those who suffer from it. However, a great deal of misinformation also exists about the risks and causes of this disease. These two episodes (of which this is part 1) are designed to explain what we know, what we don't, and what can be done about this debilitating condition. This is the story of CTE, part 1. ** Please note: General Practitioners in Australia, will be able to claim 2.25 CPD points after listening to this episode and part 2. Full details and registration on our GP CPD Points page. Our special guests: Renee Tuck – sister of Shane Tuck who was a professional footballer in the Australian Football League (AFL) playing 173 games and a brief career as a boxer. Later in Shane's career, he suffered from mental health issues and in July 2020 took his own life. Shane was diagnosed with a severe form of CTE. He was only 38 years old. Associate Professor Michael Buckland – Head of the Neuropathology department at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, founder and director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank (ASBB), co-director of the Multiple Sclerosis Australian Brain Bank, and Head of the Molecular Neuropathology Program at the Brain & Mind Centre. Associate Professor Linda Iles – Head of the Forensic Pathology Services at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM). VIFM is in partnership with the ASBB to send brain specimens for further examination/analysis for suspected CTE or other neurodegenerative diseases. This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify. Help support us at https://www.patreon.com/ThisMedicalLife  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've wanted to dig into this story for a couple of years now. Aaron seemed to have EVERYTHING going for him. And he threw it all away through committing the most confusing, impulsive acts of violence. How much did the severe case of CTE football gave him lead to the murder (and probably multiple murders) he committed? Congrats to the Suck Ranger, Tyler Sea, and please wish him luck on the next chapter of his life. He's a great dude and we will miss having him around! Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4D-opZ7MK4QMerch: https://www.badmagicmerch.comTimesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vThanks to our Patreon supporters for allowing us to donate $12,900 to truckersagainsttrafficking.org and another $1,440 to our scholarship fund! Thanks to Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio for the first soundbed, and "CESARE RIDES AGAIN" by WombatNoisesAudio for the second soundbed. Want to join the Cult of the Curious Private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.

Amber and Marcus Capone are a power couple dedicated to helping veterans and their families overcome trauma and find healing. Marcus is a former Navy SEAL with over 20 years of military service, and Amber is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. Together, they founded VETS, an organization that provides psychedelic therapy and support for veterans struggling with mental health issues.In this episode of Behind The Seen, Amber and Marcus Capone share their journey of overcoming trauma and finding healing through psychedelic therapy. They discuss the challenges they faced in their relationship and the impact of Marcus's military service on his mental health. They explain how they discovered the potential benefits of psychedelics for treating trauma and the transformative effects it had on Marcus's well-being. The couple also discusses the importance of community support and the need for more research and access to psychedelic therapy for veterans.KEY TAKEAWAYSPsychedelic therapy can be a powerful tool for healing trauma and improving mental health.The default mode network in the brain, which is associated with the ego and self-identity, can be quieted by psychedelics, allowing for new perspectives and healing.Psychedelic therapy should be done under the guidance of trained professionals and with proper integration and support.Veterans and their families can benefit from community support and access to alternative therapies like psychedelics.More research and funding are needed to expand access to psychedelic therapy for veterans and improve mental health care.HIGHLIGHT QUOTES"Psychedelics are medicines that were abused as recreational drugs, not recreational drugs turned into medicine." - Amber Capone"Psychedelics get to the root cause of the issue and help establish new neuronal connections in the brain." - Marcus Capone"Psychedelics are a tool, not a magic bullet. They require proper guidance, integration, and therapy for optimal results." - Amber Capone"We have to leave the country to get meaningful solutions to healthcare. It's horribly embarrassing." - Amber Capone"The more we can serve and help others, the more things happen in our own lives." - Marcus CaponeConnect and Learn more about Marcus and Amber.Marcus' LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuscapone/Amber's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-capone/TARA Mind Website: https://taramind.com/VET Solutions Website: https://vetsolutions.org/Connect and learn more about Dean Stott.Instagram: @deanstottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-stott-24725880Website: https://www.deanstott.com/about-deanConnect and learn more about Alana Stott.Instagram:@alanastottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aaWebsite: https://alanastott.com/

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Found Post-mortem in Young Athletes Who Played Contact Sports". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2023/10190/chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy_found_post_mortem.6.aspx

MedLink Neurology Podcast is delighted to feature selected episodes from BrainWaves, courtesy of James E Siegler MD, its originator and host. BrainWaves is an academic audio podcast whose mission is to educate medical providers through clinical cases and topical reviews in neurology, medicine, and the humanities, and episodes originally aired from 2016 to 2021. Originally released: January 1, 2021 Even before the release of the 2015 film, Concussion, there has been a rising concern about mild traumatic brain injury in athletes in recent years. In this week's episode of BrainWaves, we discuss the history of mild traumatic brain injury and the clinicopathologic concept of chronic traumatic encephalopathy as it pertains to football players. BrainWaves podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used to guide medical decision-making in routine clinical practice. REFERENCES Giza CC, Kutcher JS, Ashwal S, et al. Summary of evidence-based guideline update: evaluation and management of concussion in sports: report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 2013;80(24):2250-7. PMID 23508730Guskiewicz KM, Marshall SW, Bailes J, et al. Association between recurrent concussion and late-life cognitive impairment in retired professional football players. Neurosurgery 2005;57(4):719-26; discussion 719-26. PMID 16239884Montenigro PH, Corp DT, Stein TD, Cantu RC, Stern RA. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: historical origins and current perspective. Annu Rev Clin Psychol 2015;11:309-30. PMID 25581233Stamm JM, Bourlas AP, Baugh CM, et al. Age of first exposure to football and later-life cognitive impairment in former NFL players. Neurology 2015;84(11):1114-20. PMID 25632088 We believe that the principles expressed or implied in the podcast remain valid, but certain details may be superseded by evolving knowledge since the episode's original release date. 

Until we get equality in education, we won't have equality in society.” - Sonia Sotomayor Host Keerthi tackles educational inequalities and the rollercoaster of school funding in today's program. She compares finding a balanced approach to cutting three cakes to ensure educational resources are allocated fairly, taking into consideration the unique circumstances and needs of each school district In the mission to tackle educational inequities. Doing this is not a one-size fits all. Keerthi interviews teen research, Ethan Zhang, who believes we must prioritize addressing disparities in school funding. Underprivileged communities often lack the necessary resources to provide quality education to their students. As a result, many students are denied the chance to participate in enriching extracurricular activities, receive individualized attention, and fully develop their academic and interpersonal skills. We must create a level playing field, guaranteeing each student an equal opportunity to unlock their complete academic potential and pave the way for a brighter future. Express Yourself!™ is excited to introduce a new reporter, Rory Cox, with his segment, The Breakdown, where he'll talk about important issues affecting young people in the world. In today's show, Rory discusses CTE in contact sports. CTE, which stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, is a type of dementia that comes from receiving hits to the head continuously over the course of your life. Because the cause of CTE comes from being hit repeatedly in the head, people who play contact sports such as football, boxing, Lacrosse, soccer, hockey, and wrestling, will have a higher risk of developing CTE in their brains. He proposes that the American Academy of Pediatrics creates a standard that during an annual visit Pediatricians ask their patients and their parents if they are engaging in contact sports. If the answer is yes, a certain protocol regarding the discussion of the risks and preventive measures for CTE should be put in place in conjunction with schools. Everyone deserves an adequate education and school policies that keep everyone safe, regardless of their zip code. • Follow us: https://www.starstyleradio.com/expressyourselfteenradio • https://www.facebook.com/ExpressYourselfTeenRadio/ • https://www.facebook.com/BTSYAcharity/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfradio/ NFTs: https://www.StarStyleCommunity.com

Until we get equality in education, we won't have equality in society.” - Sonia Sotomayor Host Keerthi tackles educational inequalities and the rollercoaster of school funding in today's program. She compares finding a balanced approach to cutting three cakes to ensure educational resources are allocated fairly, taking into consideration the unique circumstances and needs of each school district In the mission to tackle educational inequities. Doing this is not a one-size fits all. Keerthi interviews teen research, Ethan Zhang, who believes we must prioritize addressing disparities in school funding. Underprivileged communities often lack the necessary resources to provide quality education to their students. As a result, many students are denied the chance to participate in enriching extracurricular activities, receive individualized attention, and fully develop their academic and interpersonal skills. We must create a level playing field, guaranteeing each student an equal opportunity to unlock their complete academic potential and pave the way for a brighter future. Express Yourself!™ is excited to introduce a new reporter, Rory Cox, with his segment, The Breakdown, where he'll talk about important issues affecting young people in the world. In today's show, Rory discusses CTE in contact sports. CTE, which stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, is a type of dementia that comes from receiving hits to the head continuously over the course of your life. Because the cause of CTE comes from being hit repeatedly in the head, people who play contact sports such as football, boxing, Lacrosse, soccer, hockey, and wrestling, will have a higher risk of developing CTE in their brains. He proposes that the American Academy of Pediatrics creates a standard that during an annual visit Pediatricians ask their patients and their parents if they are engaging in contact sports. If the answer is yes, a certain protocol regarding the discussion of the risks and preventive measures for CTE should be put in place in conjunction with schools. Everyone deserves an adequate education and school policies that keep everyone safe, regardless of their zip code. • Follow us: https://www.starstyleradio.com/expressyourselfteenradio • https://www.facebook.com/ExpressYourselfTeenRadio/ • https://www.facebook.com/BTSYAcharity/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expressyourselfradio/ NFTs: https://www.StarStyleCommunity.com

Adam Landman, MD (Mass General Brigham), answers the question of whether voice assistants like Siri or Alexa can help bystanders perform CPR when needed. His recently published study found that the directions provided by these AI voice assistants are inconsistent and lack relevance, often directing people to inappropriate information. But he has some solutions. Also, Ann McKee, MD (Boston University), discusses her study of 152 brains from contact sport players who died before reaching age 30, which found chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among more than 40%. The findings confirm that CTE can occur even in young people, but more work is needed to determine how CTE relates to clinical symptoms. Enjoy listening! Additional readingMurk W, Goralnick E, Brownstein JS, Landman AB. Quality of Layperson CPR Instructions From Artificial Intelligence Voice Assistants. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Aug 1;6(8):e2331205. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.31205. McKee AC, et al. Neuropathologic and Clinical Findings in Young Contact Sport Athletes Exposed to Repetitive Head Impacts. JAMA Neurol. 2023 Aug 28:e232907. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.2907. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/how-football-raises-risk-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathyLet us know what you thought of this week's episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

When you're watching sport on a weekend, whether at a professional, amateur or even school level, you'll always hear the crowd gasp if a player takes a blow to the head.  We know it's not good for the brain, especially a child's, but do we really understand the extent of the damage it can cause?  This week a Senate committee recommended a national strategy to reduce concussion in sport. Today, we speak to former AFL player Shaun Smith who has probable CTE, a brain disorder caused by repeated head knocks, and neuroscientist Dr Fatima Nasrallah about how we could make sport much safer.  Featured:  Shaun Smith, former AFL player Dr Fatima Nasrallah, neuroscientist at the Queensland Brain Institute at the University of Queensland.

When Australian Rules footballer Heather Anderson died by suicide last year (in 2022), her family donated her brain to the Australian Sports Brain Bank, hoping to better understand her death. Because of that, a team of Australian researchers recently said that they've made the world's first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in a professional female athlete. As research into CTE linked to contact sports continues to grow, this has led to calls for better concussion protocols to protect players in these various sports. To find out more about CTE as well as the gender disparity in research, we speak to Assoc Prof Dr Michael Buckland. He's a neuropathologist as well as the founder and director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank. Image Credit: Shutterstock

CTE is suprisingly common - but, it can only be diagnosed post-mortem, & by a forensic expert. So, how is does an examination work? And why is it so hard to have one done?  Dr Linda Iles is a forensic neuropathologist, and someone who performs post-mortem brain examinations on people every single day. What she discovers in these exams is extraordinary, and telling to the life that person lead.  More recently, CTE has been something she's on the look out for.  Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a progressive degenerative brain disease typically found in individuals with a history of repetitive brain trauma, such as athletes involved in contact sports like AFL, NRL, soccer and martial arts.  Understand how someone is diagnosed post-mortem, and the intricate details of brain examinations with host Kathryn Fox; as she chats with Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine's Dr Linda Iles.  For more information on CTE or if anyone you know is showing symptoms and you need support, visit the following resources:  https://www.concussionfoundation.com.au/helpline  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Hana Walker Brown – Audio Documentary and Podcast Creator, a Composer, author and Creative Director.In this really open conversation, Hana discusses how ADHD has informed her career, the impact an adult diagnosis had on her life and we dig deep into her work researching CTE which if I say it right is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy - a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries including concussions and repeated blows to the head.As you might imagine this is common with various athletes from rugby players to footballers and boxers but what you might not realise is how rarely it's discussed or accepted, how hard it is to diagnose (unless the brains of sportspeople are donated post death) and how CTE and associated ailments such as dementia are affecting younger and younger players.Our conversation centres Hana's book - A Delicate Game - which is out now in paperback but the story behind Hana's journey with CTE started on a BMX track back in 2016 where she learned of the suicide of legendary BMX'er David Mirra and why it was most likely caused by CTE.Hana is a storyteller and an innovator, pushing the boundary of what she believes she can do and what she feels compelled to do, all whilst bringing stories of importance and heartbreak, in equal measure, to the masses so that we too can learn the plight of her protagonists.I learned a lot from Hana and I know you will too.Enjoy!Hana on Twitter / Instagram  / WebsiteBuy Hana's book A Delicate Game: Brain Injury, Sport and Sacrifice here.Danielle Twitter / Instagram / NewsletterImage of Hana: Liz Seabrook

In this episode of The Well Nurtured Brain, Dr. Pamela Hutchison discusses Brain Reserve, exploring the remarkable irony of positive deviants with asymptomatic Alzheimer's dementia and the powerful effects of Folate, to reveal the importance of nourishing the brain.   Brain Reserve refers to the volume and size of our brains, including the mass and the sum total of all the cells in the brain and is largely thought to be determined by genetics. It can be damaged by concussions, alcohol, smoking, and malnutrition, and can be supported by preventative measures, such as wearing a helmet, seatbelt, and fall prevention, as well as getting regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, and getting adequate sleep. The Nun study revealed a possible correlation between Folate levels and the severity of Alzheimer's dementia, and that higher levels of Folate may help support brain reserve, and delay or prevent symptom onset.   "Your brain needs to be in a body that is healthy, it needs to be in a body that's well rested. It itself needs to be well rested in order to go through its own repair processes."   We'll discuss: 1. Brain reserve and how it can be damaged. 2. The potential of Folate and other micronutrients in preserving brain reserve. 3. The importance of preventative measures to protect against brain injury.   Resources: Snowdon DA; Nun Study. Healthy aging and dementia: findings from the Nun Study. Ann Intern Med. 2003 Sep 2;139(5 Pt 2):450-4. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-139-5_part_2-200309021-00014. PMID: 12965975.   Mez J, Daneshvar DH, Kiernan PT, et al. Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football. JAMA. 2017;318(4):360-370. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.8334   Snowdon DA, Tully CL, Smith CD, Riley KP, Markesbery WR. Serum folate and the severity of atrophy of the neocortex in Alzheimer disease: findings from the Nun study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71(4):993-998. doi:10.1093/ajcn/71.4.993   Wang H, Odegaard A, Thyagarajan B, et al. Blood folate is associated with asymptomatic or partially symptomatic Alzheimer's disease in the Nun study. J Alzheimers Dis. 2012;28(3):637-645. doi:10.3233/JAD-2011-111271   David Snowdon's book: “Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful Lives” https://www.amazon.ca/Aging-Grace-Teaches-Healthier-Meaningful/dp/0553380923   Connect with me: Pamela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pamela_hutchison_nd The Well Nurtured Brain's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_well_nurtured_brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089475401521&mibextid=LQQJ4d Website: www.TheWellNuturedBrain.com Email: thewellnurturedbrain@gmail.com Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating!  

It's Super Bowl LVII Sunday this weekend! So we thought we'd give you a little bit of education on CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, which can be developed from repeated head trauma, and can lead to a host of symptoms including confusion and aggression. Michelle talks about CTE and how it's affected the lives of many football players, particularly Aaron Hernandez and Jovan Belcher.Note: All thoughts and opinions expressed by That's So Fcked Up are those of the hosts alone. Statements made are not blanket statements, and we evaluate each story on a case to case basis. -Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-We have awesome new merch, go take a look!-Audio editing by Fallon Morey.-Sources:NHS: Chronic Traumatic EncephalopathyThe Brink: CTE found in 99% of former NFL players studiedDateline 1905: Why did Teddy Roosevelt want football to be banned? Head Injuries clearly linked to brain damageWhat is CTE? Is the NFL doing anything about it? Aaron Hernandez killed two men over spilled drinkOdin Lloyed: The Semi-Pro football player killed by Aaron HernandezThe Tragic Death of Dave DuersonJunior Seau's Tragic Death Exposed the Lethal Impact of CTEWikipedia: Jovan Belcher Chiefs Belcher texted secret girlfriend with threatThe Kansas City Star: Police report details Perkins' and Belcher's last hoursKansas High School Football Player Dies After GameBrain bank examines athletes' hard hitsALS Fact Sheet

A listener finds security in her therapist's office and wonders about the thought that goes into the decor of an office.  Our second question (starting at the 16 minute mark) comes from someone longing for her therapist and is curious where this comes from and why she monitors his physical appearance and body language so closely.  Finally (at minute 24), a mother plans to stop her kids from playing football but is concerned about the emotional and social fallout in her Texas community.  There's also feedback on episode 25 and a brief discussion of psychiatrist Dr. Valerie Kinbott from Netflix's Wednesday.  If you have questions or feedback please send a message (voicemail or email) on our website: https://www.callthepsychiatrists.com You can also interact with us on Facebook or Instagram @callthepsychiatrists.   American Academy of Pediatrics position paper on tackling in youth football: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/136/5/e1419/33807/Tackling-in-Youth-Football?autologincheck=redirected JAMA article mentioned in this episode about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2645104  

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Each year over 20,000 Canadians are sustain a traumatic brain injury, which affects an individuals personality, well-being and those around them. In this episode of Behind the Breakthrough, we sit down with Dr. Carmela Tartaglia at UHN's Krembil Brain Institute to discuss her research. The goal: to better understand concussion, their effects and eventually develop diagnostic tools for conditions like Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. 

Chris Benoit was a professional wrestler, with some of his peers calling him one of the best wrestlers of all time. On June 25th, 2007, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check requested by World Wrestling Entertainment. Police officers entered the home of Chris Benoit and found the pro wrestler, his wife, and his son dead in what looked like a murder-suicide. Join Mike and Gibby for episode 2 on Chris Benoit. Although it seemed like Chris had everything: money, fame, and a beautiful family, he was struggling with intense grief, steroid abuse, and a volatile relationship with his wife. It was also discovered that Chris suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, and it was most likely caused by the numerous concussions he had while wrestling. The autopsy results, Chris's brain examination, and details uncovered through the investigation reveal quite a bit about this case.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IN THE NEWS Share Sons of The American Legion Anniversary activities on Legiontown THIS WEEK'S GUEST This week we are joined by Concussion Legacy Foundation co-founder and CEO, Chris Nowinski, PhD. CLF is a non-profit organization that is leading the fight against concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. We'll also talk with retired U.S. Navy Commander Daryl Adamson about his experience as a suicide loss survivor and the legacy of his son, Cameron, a Marine, who died by suicide in 2021 at age 22. The Adamson family donated Cameron's brain for study of CTE, and are advocates for the Concussion Legacy Foundation Project Enlist. RAPID FIRE National Guard tapped to help in understaffed Florida prisons Former Managers at Military Housing Contractor Sentenced in Fraud Scheme Special Guests: Chris Nowinski PhD and Daryl Adamson.

A recent paper was published last month by Nowinski et al. applying the Bradford Hill Criteria to the subject of CTE. CTE is neurological disease people can suffer as a results of many concussions over a life time, or a history of playing contact sports. Repetitive head impacts have become a hot topic of discussion. Until now there hasn't been research that has proven a cause and effect relationship between repetitive head impacts and CTE. While organizations have made changes due to speculation, this paper may be the first providing insight into the causal relationship between repetitive head impacts and CTE. Will this change the way you view contact sports? *Episode Resources* Nowinksi et al. (2022). Applying the Bradford Hill Criteria for Causation to Repetitive Head Impacts and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Front Neurology. 13:938163. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.938163 Episode #72 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000525098395 Toronto Star Article - https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/opinion/2022/08/07/proof-linking-head-hits-and-cte-is-a-game-changer-just-not-in-the-nhl.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/concast/message

It was a decade after NY Giants great and Super Bowl champion Leonard Marshall retired when he first started to notice cognitive issues and a concerning change in attitude. Five years, many doctor visits and countless hours of research later, the two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman received a diagnosis of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease that's common in former NFL players. He estimates taking over 30,000 blows to the head in his entire college and pro football career, which included 12 years in the NFL. “I knew what I signed up for when I started to play pro football. I knew there was a very strong chance I could end up getting a knee injury, back injury, neck injury, maybe a concussion or two.  But nowhere in that fine print did it say you could end up with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and no one ever talked about it.” Today, Marshall is using his high profile to support CaringKind, New York City's leading expert on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving with a forty-year history of working with community partners to help affected patients and families.  Join host Shiv Gaglani for this touching opportunity to hear a patient's perspective on a disease that is constantly in the headlines, and learn what Leonard Marshall is doing to support people facing the same reality.  Mentioned in this episode: www.caringkindnyc.org

Today, in episode 604, our expert Infectious Disease Doctor and Community Health Specialist discuss what you need to know about Public Health. We talk about how COVID-19 relates to drug resistant bacteria, how to treat peanut allergies in infants, and how a study found that CTE is uncommon in war veterans. As always, join us for all the Public Health information you need, explained clearly by our health experts. Website: NoiseFilter - Complex health topics explained simply (noisefiltershow.com) Animations: NoiseFilter - YouTube Instagram: NoiseFilter (@noisefiltershow) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: NoiseFilter Show | Facebook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noisefiltershow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noisefilter/message

Host Skip Perham of the Suffolk University Sawyer Business School discusses the Concussion Legacy Foundation's recent findings that validate the research linking repetitive head injury and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy., commonly known as CTE. CLF Director of Programs, Samantha Bureau, PhD, communicates a call to action for global sports organizations like the NHL, FIFA, and the IOC to acknowledge the link and communicate the dangers to participants of all ages.

Dr. Omalu was the first to identify, describe, and name Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy as a disease entity. Dr. Omalu has testified twice before the United States Congress and has provided hundreds of testimonies as an expert witness in federal courts across the country. Dr. Omalu is a member of the College of American Pathologists, American Society of Clinical Pathology, American College of Physician Executives, American College of Epidemiologists, American Association of Neuropathologists, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, National Association of Medical Examiners, International Academy of Pathology, and the American Medical Association.Dr. Omalu has eight degrees in the medical sciences and business management, including his MB/BS/MD from the University of Nigeria, his MPH from the University of Pittsburgh, and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.His work and life have been featured extensively, including a major Hollywood film by Sony Motion Pictures, “Concussion”, and several New York Times best-selling books including “The League of Denial” and “Concussion”.

How is CTE different from a concussion?  Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly discuss concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with former NFL lineman, Leonard Marshall, and neuroscientist, Heather Berlin, PhD.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Walter Johnson, Ali AlWaheedy, Armen Gevorgyan, Jenny K Leasure, WIGwigWIG, Denny, MaKayla A Holloway, Anna Dupre-Whiting, Allain Brideau, and David for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Garpenholm, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Blows to the head are commonplace in a range of sports – why do the risks often go unspoken? What happens to the brain when athletes take these knocks? Alex Rees speaks to Hana Walker-Brown about her book A Delicate Game: Brain Injury, Sport and Sacrifice, in which she chronicles degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, and the tragedies which have gone under the radar.  “There are things that are changing, but they're changing very slowly.”  “The rules need to come from above and be implemented.”  “It's important to note, concussion is a brain injury.” “To consider that sport might have to change gets people's backs up.” “There's something about the thrill of watching people get hurt.”  “The brain needs to be protected.”  https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Presented by Alex Rees. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jacob Archbold, Jelena Sofronijevic and Alex Rees. Audio production by TBC. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/LzQmL19bTxo   Short Shorts are quickie reports about cutting edge medical and healthcare discoveries.  They're worth knowing about this 1st week of May, 2022.   British regeneration scientists now have a handle on how it might be possible to make your aging cells 30 years younger.  The method begins with the technique used to reprogram mature cells to become stem cells that can develop into any type of cell.  Rather than permitting cells to drift back completely from specialized to unspecialized versions, the process is stopped so that the cells become rejuvenated without losing their unique characteristics.  We are coming ever closer to a fountain of youth.   https://elifesciences.org/articles/71624     A previous Omicron infection is unlikely to protect you against developing another one with the latest subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.  These latest challenging viruses are now sweeping across South Africa and will almost certainly be visiting your neighborhood soon.  A small, preliminary international collaborative study suggests that existing protective antibodies against these new subvariants, especially in unvaccinated persons but also in Pfizer vaccinated and boosted persons, will be inadequate to prevent yet another CoVid wave.  Get out your masks and hand sanitizer.   https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.04.29.22274477v1.full.pdf+html     A consistent 7 hours of sleep seems to be the optimal amount for adults middle-aged and older.  A British study of nearly one-half million persons from 38 to 73 years demonstrates that too little but also too much sleep affects your mental performance and memory.  Their data also raises that question whether non-optimal sleep durations actually increase inflammation and damage your brain rather than merely temporarily impairing its functioning.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-022-00210-2     And finally…….The neuroscientists at Boston University discovered CTE, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.  That's the progressive brain deterioration and dementia triggered by the head pounding sustained during football and other intense contact sports.  These researchers now continue their investigations by amassing further data to prove that the level of brain damage is truly proportional to the amount of head trauma sustained.  For some years, the NFL and even college football leagues have dismissed many CTE studies as having disqualifying selection bias due to non-random donations of anatomic materials by professional athletes.  This new study adjusts for and eliminates selection bias and now estimates that 1 in 10 pro players, 1 in 250 college players, and 1 in 20,000 high school players will develop devastating and deadly CTE.   https://academic.oup.com/aje/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/aje/kwac075/6569178?redirectedFrom=fulltext     There you have the latest reveals for the 1st week of May, 2022.  When additional information about these developments becomes available, I'll pass it on to you.     #aging #rejuventation #stemcells #CoVid #omicron #BA4 #BA5 #vaccination #sleep #cognition #inflammation #football #CTE

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a progressive brain disorder that can only be diagnosed after death. The condition is caused by repeated head trauma, but much of CTE is still a mystery. Dr. Michael Alosco discusses who he thinks is most at risk and the various obstacles researchers face while studying CTE.   Learn more at: https://radiohealthjournal.org/cte-brain-disorder-taken-over-nfl/

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of neurodegenerative disease that includes ongoing and worsening problems with memory. CTE has been depicted in movies and television episodes--but not accurately. In this podcast, Dr. Jablonski explains CTE and describes how it is like Alzheimer's dementia and how it is different. She also explains the confusion around traumatic brain injuries, CTE, and dementia. Here are the citations for the references she mentions: MARTLAND HS. PUNCH DRUNK. JAMA. 1928;91(15):1103–1107. doi:10.1001/jama.1928.02700150029009 Mez J, Daneshvar DH, Abdolmohammadi B, Chua AS, Alosco ML, Kiernan PT, Evers L, Marshall L, Martin BM, Palmisano JN, Nowinski CJ, Mahar I, Cherry JD, Alvarez VE, Dwyer B, Huber BR, Stein TD, Goldstein LE, Katz DI, Cantu RC, Au R, Kowall NW, Stern RA, McClean MD, Weuve J, Tripodis Y, McKee AC. Duration of American Football Play and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Ann Neurol. 2020 Jan;87(1):116-131. doi: 10.1002/ana.25611. Epub 2019 Nov 23. PMID: 31589352; PMCID: PMC6973077. Schwab N, Wennberg R, Grenier K, Tartaglia C, Tator C, Hazrati LN. Association of Position Played and Career Duration and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy at Autopsy in Elite Football and Hockey Players. Neurology. 2021 Apr 6;96(14):e1835-e1843. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000011668. Epub 2021 Feb 24. PMID: 33627496; PMCID: PMC8105967. Associations between alcohol consumption and gray and white matter volumes in the UK Biobank (nature.com) Serial longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging data indicate non‐linear regional gray matter volume recovery in abstinent alcohol‐dependent individuals - Durazzo - 2015 - Addiction Biology - Wiley Online Library My book, "Make Dementia Your B*tch! An Easy-to-Understand Guide for Family Caregivers" is now available on Amazon! Order it here. Love the podcast? Want to stay in the loop and snag information about free stuff and other offers in the podcast? Subscribe here Frustrated with care refusals? Get your free copy of my checklist, “ Dementia Hacks: 15 Ways to Manage Dementia Care Refusals.” Have a dementia question? Want to hear it answered on a future podcast? Email me: info@makedementiayourbitch.com #alzheimers #lewy body #frontotemporal #dementia #caregiving #care refusal #caregiving #dementiabitch #CTE #TBI --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rita-a-jablonski/message

It's a common sight on Sunday afternoon. The snacks are gathered. The couch cushions are plumped. The beer is cold. Across the screen, twenty-two people in tight white pants and polished helmets trot across the screen. But behind the shiny exterior of football, America's favorite pastime, lies a dark secret - chronic traumatic encephalopathy (a word I am incapable of pronouncing). A neurodegenerative disease characterized by psychological, behavioral, and cognitive changes, CTE and repeated head trauma has been linked to rage behaviors and increased aggression. In fact, Aaron Hernandez, a former NFL player was posthumously diagnosed with advanced CTE, potentially providing a "why" for his brutal murder of Odin Llyod. If you have any comments, questions, concerns, queries, or complaints, please email me at NeuroscienceAmateurHour@gmail.com or DM me at @NeuroscienceAmateurHour on Instagram. Citations and relevant papers below: NFL Helmet Challenge Raises the Bar for Helmet Technology and Performance, Awards $1.55 Million in Grant Funding to Help New Models Get on Field Faster. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/equipment-and-innovation/innovation-challenges/nfl-helmet-challenge-raises-the-bar-for-helmet-technology-and-performance-awards Published 2021. Built By Data: NFL Helmet Innovation. NFL.com. https://www.nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/equipment-and-innovation/engineering-technology/built-by-data-nfl-helmet-innovation. Published 2021. Heintz E, Breaux L, Lewis A, Foreman J. Determinants of Missed Games Following Concussions in the National Football League. Front Sports Act Living. 2020;2. doi:10.3389/fspor.2020.595445Tator C. Concussions and their consequences: current diagnosis, management and prevention. Can Med Assoc J. 2013;185(11):975-979. doi:10.1503/cmaj.120039Mez J, Daneshvar D, Kiernan P et al. Clinicopathological Evaluation of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Players of American Football. JAMA. 2017;318(4):360. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.8334McKee A, Stein T, Kiernan P, Alvarez V. The Neuropathology of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Brain Pathology. 2015;25(3):350-364. doi:10.1111/bpa.12248Asken B, Sullan M, DeKosky S, Jaffee M, Bauer R. Research Gaps and Controversies in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. JAMA Neurol. 2017;74(10):1255. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2017.2396Turner R, Lucke-Wold B, Robson M, Lee J, Bailes J. Alzheimer's disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy: Distinct but possibly overlapping disease entities. Brain Inj. 2016;30(11):1279-1292. doi:10.1080/02699052.2016.1193631Giza C, Hovda D. The New Neurometabolic Cascade of Concussion. Neurosurgery. 2014;75:S24-S33. doi:10.1227/neu.0000000000000505Haislop T. Aaron Hernandez timeline: From murders and trials to prison suicide. Sportingnews.com. https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/aaron-hernandez-timeline-murders-trials-prison-suicide/1886y82a8bgyx123qxcgg04lb5. Published 2020. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/neuroscienceamateurhour)

Dr. Peter Arnett, Immediate Past President of NAN, hosts the podcast this week and welcomes Dr. Munro Cullum, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he holds the Pamela Blumenthal Distinguished Professorship in clinical psychology, to the show. A board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Cullum has been involved in research, teaching, and clinical practice in neuropsychology, serving his field in multiple roles at the national level and contributing to major organizations over the past 30 years of his career. Currently the President of the Sports Neuropsychology Society, Dr. Cullum's research focuses in part on the short and long term effects of concussions, and today he brings his vast amount of knowledge and experience in this area to this informative and fascinating conversation.   He begins by describing how he got started in studying sports concussions, and then goes on to examine baseline testing, the validity concerns associated with it, and alternative assessment models to be considered. He also reviews such aspects of concussions as common symptoms, recovery times and protocols, lingering symptoms, post-concussion syndrome, as well as how anxiety and depression can become factors in concussions. Neuroimaging, managing athletes with concussions, blood testing, and the risk of later life problems are also explored. The episode concludes as Dr. Cullum shares his advice regarding when athletes should consider retirement, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome, as well as his final thoughts for listeners. Bringing information from the forefront of research into the science of concussions, Dr. Cullum offers a masterclass here today in understanding and treating this increasingly common condition as he continues to fulfill his stated mission of educating the general public about this timely and essential topic.   Episode Highlights:   Dr. Cullum's start in studying sports concussion Baseline testing for athletes and validity concerns surrounding it Alternative assessment models Some of the most common concussion symptoms Recovery times and protocols for concussions Lingering symptoms and their risk factors Dr. Cullum's perspective on post-concussion syndrome Anxiety and depression Circumstances warranting neuro imaging Managing athletes following concussions Blood testing for concussions The risk of later in life problems related to concussions His advice for when athletes should consider retirement Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) concerns Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (TES) Dr. Cullum's final thoughts                                   Quotes:   “If you think about it, most of us either have experienced or know someone who's experienced a concussion or someone will have traumatic brain injury.”     “It always falls back to clinical decision making, I think, regardless of what the scores necessarily suggest.”   “To experience a concussion, you just have to shake up the brain enough to cause that brief disruption in normal cognitive efficiency or cognitive functioning to produce symptoms.”   “Kids tend to take longer to recover than adolescents who take longer to recover than adults.”   “We really need to get these folks back to their pretty normal routines as quickly as possible.”   “We have to be mindful of the potential symptoms that can occur unrelated to the concussion itself, but related to the nature of the injury.”   “We have to pay attention to any lingering symptoms that are presented, but it's a complex challenge clinically.”    “The biggest predictor of lingering symptoms is severity and initial symptoms.”  ...

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Dr. Julie Stamm grew up loving sports—from the three she lettered in throughout high school to her beloved Wisconsin Badgers football. This passion led her to a career in athletic training, where she eventually witnessed a high school football player suffer a traumatic concussion that affected all aspects of his life.Wanting to understand more about the brain and how to keep it safe, Stamm went on to become a researcher at the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center and the Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory at Harvard Medical School. Now, she's an expert on brain development and how contact sports can impact the brains of young athletes.In her recently published book The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myth, and the Future, Stamm explores the benefits of sports for youth and what we need to know about protecting young athletes' brains. In this episode, she shares not only her research and recommendations, but also the personal experiences with sports that shaped her life and education.Dr. Julie Stamm (@JulieStammPhD)You can find Dr. Stamm's book The Brain On Youth Sports: The Science, The Myths, And The Future on her website or wherever you get your books. Check out the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings to see unbiased reports on helmets and other safety equipment for sports. Subscribe to SchoolCEO at SchoolCEO.com for more advice, stories, and strategies for leading your schools. And if you have a story you'd like to share, email us at editor@schoolceo.com.

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