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After a tragic incident which led to the death of a young New Zealand man, experts are concerned over the viral trend of an online challenge called “Run It Straight”, where two participants run towards each other at full speed, to emulate a rugby or American Football-style tackle, and to determine a winner. Lester Liewit speaks to Dr Marshall Garrett, a world-renowned expert on Minor/Major Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) a.k.a concussion. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychedelic researchers James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber discuss microdosing protocols, benefits, current research, and safety considerations. Throughout the interview, you will learn the practical basics of psychedelic microdosing—substances, dosage, frequency and duration, when in the larger arc of our lives, and who would best benefit from microdosing; You will also learn about the benefits of microdosing that Gruber and Faidman discovered in their research, which they describe as A-Z, anorexia to zoster and everything in between—with a particular focus later on in the interview on microdosing for various neurological and mental health conditions like ADHD, TBI, dementia, and depression—as well as for the betterment of well people You'll also learn some of the issues facing microdosing as a both a practice and a premise— issues like placebo, research design, and the potential dangers of microdosing. Enjoy!

Send us a textWelcome back to headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today we have the honour and privilege to be hosting Nick Rushworth. Nick Rushworth is the Executive Officer of Brain Injury Australia, a position he has held since 2008. Before joining Brain Injury Australia, Nick worked for the Northern Territory Government setting up their Office of Disability whilst also formerly a producer with the Nine Television Network's “Sunday” program and ABC Radio National, where Nick's journalism has won a number of awards, including a Silver World Medal at the 2003 New York Festival, a National Press Club and TV Week Logie Award. Nick's current primary focus is facilitating a national “community of practice” in brain injury for the National Disability Insurance Agency.  Furthermore, Nick serves as a consumer representative for numerous organisations some of these include but not limited to: Mission for traumatic brain injury: A medial research future fund-initiative providing $50 million in federal government funding over 10 years), the Australian Trauma Quality Improvement Program Steering Committee; the Victorian Neurotrauma Advisory Council;  the Executive of the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Directorate of New South Wales Health; the Victorian Transport Accident Commission/ Monash University Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research Behaviours of Concern Project; the Monash Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre Advisory Board; the Disability Advisory Committee of the Australian Electoral Commission; Nick is also a Director of the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, and is an Ambassador for the National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and the Queensland Brain Institute's concussion research.In April 2024 Nick was appointed to the Australia Government Medical Research Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Expert Advisory Panel. - How Nick Become Involved in the Brain Injury and Concussion Space? (02:30)- Ways the mTBI/ concussion space has change since late 1990's to now? (04:10)- Differences in Mild, Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (06:37)- Raising Awareness of mild Traumatic Brain Injury outside of Sports-Related Concussion (12:05)- Indigenous Australian's and Concussion/mTBI (17:02)- Incidences Rates of mTBI (20:30)- Language Around mTBI (22:30)- Falls in the Elderly (23:51)- Difficulties When Talking About Policy Changes and Research Grants? (27:34) - Brain Injury Australia (33:00)  Brain Injury Australia: https://www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au 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

Send us a textDisclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional or your medical practitioner before making any changes to your diet, supplementation, or treatment plan, especially if you have a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The content shared here should not replace personalized care from your doctor or nutritionist.Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. We're excited to bring you another insightful episode, and today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Federica Conti. Dr. Conti's academic journey is truly impressive—she earned her master's in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing from the prestigious Oxford University, before going on to complete a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her work stands at the fascinating crossroads of neuroscience, sleep science, and nutrition, with a special focus on how these areas intersect to optimize brain health and protect against neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Conti's research has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in understanding how lifestyle factors such as sleep patterns and dietary choices can influence brain function. Her ground-breaking papers, including Mitigating Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review of Supplementation and Dietary Protocols, offer critical insights into how nutrition and supplementation can play a role and possibly reduce the effects of traumatic brain injuries.  -       About the publication (02:25)-       What is a Concussion? (03:59)-       Differences between micronutrients, biological compounds (06:46)Nutrients, Food and Supplementation-       Creatine Monohydrate (08:51)-       Omega-3 Fatty Acids DHA and EPA (17:31) -       Magnesium (27:13)-       BCAA's (32:27)-       Riboflavin and B Vitamins (36:30)-       Top 3 Supplements we should consider mTBI and Cognitive Health (41:00) -       Dr Conti's research, how can people help or find her work? (47:50) Mitigating Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review of Supplementation and Dietary Protocols: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382609510_Mitigating_Traumatic_Brain_Injury_A_Narrative_Review_of_Supplementation_and_Dietary_Protocols?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ Dr Conti's Journal Articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Federica-Conti-4 Instagram: @fede.rica.conti

Send us a textIn Todays episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Helen Murray, a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland. Dr. Murray is a distinguished neuroanatomist whose research delves into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and  other neuropathologies.With a remarkable publication record of over 30 peer-reviewed articles and more than 1,000 citations, Dr. Murray has been recognized with numerous academic awards and grants. Additionally, she brings a unique perspective as a high-level professional athlete, having played for the New Zealand Ice Fernz, making her international debut at the 2013 IIHF World Women's Championship and later serving as team captain in 2016.In today's episode, we will explore her significant contributions to the field and the ultimate implications of her work on concussion and brain health. -    Introduction How Dr Murray Become Involved In The Field of Neuropathology and mTBI/concussion/CTE-     What Is a Concussion & Sub Concussive Impacts? (5:30)-     What is CTE? (8:00)-     Conveying the Message (14:00)-     Signs, Symptoms, Stages and Probable CTE (18:45)-     Post-Concussion Symptoms vs Cognitive Impairment (21:10)-    Disease's That Cause Cognitive Decline (25:32)-    Diagnosis of CTE  (29:08)-    Future Research (31:50) Applying the Bradford hill criteria for causation to repetitive head impacts and chronic traumatic encephalopathyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35937061/Neuropathology in chronic traumatic encephalopathy: a systematic review of comparative post-mortem histology literature: https://actaneurocomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40478-022-01413-9X/Twitter: @hcmurray6https://www.brainbank.ac.nzhttps://concussionfoundation.orghttps://dementia.nz/dementia-in-contact-sport-athletes/

Sharik Peck, PT, is the inventor of the Rezzimax Pain Tuner Pro, a vagus nerve stimulator that helps reduce pain and calm the nervous system. His daughter, Katyrra, is a registered nurse and joins in the conversation today about how and why the Rezzimax works to help a variety of concerns people deal with, specifically trigeminal neuralgia, TMJ, chronic headaches, vestibular migraines, seizures, and autism.  Here is the webpage with links to the protocols for different conditions and areas of the body: https://rezzimax.com/pages/rezzipes I have tried the Rezzimax myself and have used it on family and clients, and have seen good results from it. I do recommend this device to people suffering with post concussion symptoms because it can help calm and regulate the nervous system, and address common concerns that mTBI survivors deal with, including headaches, tremors, facial nerve pain, and anxiety.  They offer a 100-day money-back guarantee for listeners of this podcast, and if you use the discount code BethanyLewis, you can get $75 off.  Here's the website: https://rezzimax.com/?ref=BethanyLewis This study is currently in the review process by a well-known medical journal: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383661079_Resonance-Based_Vibratory_Massage_Treatment_of_Primary_Dysmenorrhea The headache study has been accepted for publication by Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache (OFPH) (jofph.com) and should be published in the next month or so.  If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand and manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website: www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

In this episode of Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast, we dive into the intersection of public health and professional sports. With the NFL's 2024 kickoff rule changes aimed at reducing head injuries, we explore the latest data on CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) and its impact on athletes. Join us as we break down what these rule changes mean from a public health perspective, examining whether they truly address the growing concerns around concussions and long-term brain injuries in football. Citation: https://med.nyu.edu/departments-institutes/population-health/divisions-sections-centers/medical-ethics/education/high-school-bioethics-project/learning-scenarios/the-nfl-brain-injury#:~:text=After%20studying%20the%20brains%20of,a%20condition%20known%20as%20CTE. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30482357/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2808952 https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/how-football-raises-risk-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37340004/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1044743115000305#:~:text=Some%20studies%20have%20found%20an,MTBI%20and%20neurodegeneration%20are%20needed. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/03/11/5-facts-about-americans-and-sports/#:~:text=And%2079%25%20say%20playing%20sports,their%20job%20or%20career%20opportunities. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0268583 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4554955/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/189206/former-student-athletes-winners.aspx Legal: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice and treatment. The views expressed in this episode are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any affiliated organizations or institutions.

Send us a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we're excited to have Dr. Sarah Hellewell join us. Dr Hellewell is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Curtin University and the Perron Institute in Perth, specializing in Neurotrauma. Her research focuses on neuroimaging and the development of objective tools to assess and monitor brain pathology in concussion. She has also published over 49 peer-reviewed journal articles on neurotrauma. Dr Hellewell brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation of mild traumatic brain injury.-       Introduction & How Dr Hellewell Become Involved in the Concussion Space (1:00)-       What is Concussion/ Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (3:40)-       Blast trauma, Military and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (6:32)-      What is the Cerebellum and What is its Functions (8:58)-      Blast Trauma Risks, Awareness and Exposure (10:30)  -       What are traumatic brain injury biomarkers, how is it measure, what can it tell us about mTBI?-      Blood Test & Biomarkers as a clinical tool (17:02)-     Neurological Imaging and mTBI (24:31)-     Seeking Care & Where To Find Dr Hellewell? (28:52 Dr Sarah Hellewell:-       X/Twitter: @_hellewell_-       Perron Intitule: https://www.perroninstitute.org-       Connectivity https://www.connectivity.org.au Relevant Articles Discussed in The Episode: Evidence for Altered White Matter Organization After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review on the Use of Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Blood-Based Biomarkers to Investigate Acute Pathology and Relationship to Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/neu.2024.0039Concussion-Related Biomarker Variations in Retired Rugby Players and Implications for Neurodegenerative Disease Risk: The UK Rugby Health Study: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/14/7811 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

In this interview, the incredible Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EBO, BI-D and I will be exploring the fascinating connections between the pelvic floor and foot engagement—a topic we've delved into while treating a mutual patient.One of our shared clients with significant neuropathy needed help with his ankle strategy and keeping his toes down during sit-to-stand movements. This journey of discovery began when Gail asked, "Have you cued his pelvic floor?" That simple question unlocked a wealth of new insights.Join us as we dive into how it's all interconnected—from anatomy to brain function—and uncover the best ways to analyze and cue these movements. Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT, EBO, BI-D  currently owns an integrative physical therapy practice in Denver, Colorado, where they treat orthopedic, fascial/muscular/soft tissue, neurologic, pain,respiratory, digestive, mTBI and women's and men's health issues. After receiving her initial degree in physical therapy, she pursued her first experience in acute orthopedic care at Hoag Hospital, Newport Beach California. Within 1 year, she became the outpatient clinical supervisor and thus began her journey and desire for continuing education in the science and art of human movement and function. She studied with Travell and Simons, Mennell, Kaltenborn, Maitland, McKenzie, Mitchell, Jones and Greenman in the earlier years of manual therapy education. Inspired by these methods of treatment, she became an assistant teacher to Dr. Janet Travell and later an instructor with the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) developed by Gregg Johnson and Vicky Saliba Johnson.In a few years, she developed her own private practice, at which time she received a large number of head, neck and TMJ pain patients. This became a driver to learn more about cranial osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and how the fields of physical therapy and dentistry could collaborate to help these patients. As she pursued continuing education classes with Dr. John Upledger, he inspired her to learn more about the different systems in the body and how they all integrated for function. During one of her earlier speaking engagements for the Upledger Institute ( Beyond the Dura), she met Jean Pierre Barral DO, who inspired the importance of anatomy, the ability to listen to the body and the specificity of tissue dialogue in manual therapy techniques. She has listened and followed his mentoring into understanding the body's deeper fascial relationship of the viscera, vascular, neurological and manual articular systems since 1989. Gail has been an instructor for the Barral Institute (BI) since 1991 and became the BI Curriculum Director in 2001.In her career, she has been invited to speak at multiple professional conferences including National and State levels for the APTA, USC Head, Neck and Facial Pain Clinic, University of California, Irvine (UCI), Beyond the Dura Research Conferences, "Hope" Head Injury Organization, and was the keynote speaker in Italy for the Fascial Manipulation Research Conference presented by Antonio, Carla and Luigi Stecco. She is the Past Director of Physical Therapy for the Integrative Medicine Center at UCI. She is currently part of the Research Team for the Upledger Foundation for their recent studies on Post Concussion Recovery She currently teaches for the Women's Health Section of the APTA "Gynecological Visceral Manipulation". Gail earned her Diplomate from the Barral Institute in 2005. She earned her Equine Diplomate in Osteopathy from Vluggen Institute of Equine Osteopathy in 2009 and she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, in 2013.Gail serves on the Women's Health Task Force for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).Resources: APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (aptapelvichealth.org)

Many of us have either had a concussion or know someone who has suffered one. But what exactly is a concussion, which healthcare professionals should you seek help from, and how can we treat them? Our guests, Dr. Patrick Quaid and Dr. Bruce Lidkea, are Optometrists with Fellowships in Neuro-Rehab. Hear the symptoms of a concussion, how concussions affect our mental health and cause depression, how concussions impact vision, how a concussion can affect your child's performance in school, and what to do if you suspect you have a concussion. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Nicola de Souza discuss how to improve care in the clinic for these veterans and military service members. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209417

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Nicola de Souza about neuropsychological profiles of deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder among service members and veterans. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

6. Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) are often misunderstood and overlooked, and I've seen firsthand just how devastating that can be. In this episode, I explain why every case is unique—whether it's labeled mild, moderate, or severe, challenging the common misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of looking beyond clinical tests and MRI scans. The truth is, we can only understand the real impact of a brain injury by listening closely to the person who's lived through it.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Brutal Honesty. We hope you found today's discussion insightful and empowering.Have a case you think myself or the team would be able to help you with? Click Here or email cases@tl4j.com If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leaving the show a review. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners like you.Stay connected with Nick Rowley online for events, behind-the-scenes content, and more valuable trial lawyer resources:Trial Lawyers For JusticeTrial By HumanInstagramYouTube (Video Episodes)BooksSponsorships, Guests and Everything Podcast, Click Here or email cbarber@trialbyhuman.comLet's learn, grow, and thrive together as trial lawyers #brutalhonesty

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Nolan Williams, MD joins to talk about brain injury, ibogaine, and the incredible results of his study (conducted at Ambio Life Sciences Center) on ibogaine for treatment of traumatic brain injury, "concussions" in particular. We also talk about ibogaine as an oneirogen; the cardiac risks of ibogaine; how ibogaine compares to other treatments methods for brain injury, including other psychedelics; microdosing ibogaine for traumatic brain injury; and that ibogaine can seemingly “de-age” the brain. Additionally, we talk about context vs pharmacology in the healing benefits of psychedelics; separating high-technology from time; and how and why using the vehicle of capitalism to fund psychedelic research may be a good thing. Enjoy ... For links to Dr. Williams' work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind188 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A;   Episode Breakdown (00:00:00) Opening (00:01:04) Dr. Williams' Bio (00:04:15) Patreon Thanks (00:05:51) Interview begins (00:07:56) An explanation of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their different severity—mild, moderate, severe (00:13:49) The impact of TBI on the person and society (00:16:33) Restoring brain function through psychedelics (00:20:03) TBI is an “invisible injury” that can express a huge range of symptoms (00:23:30) The substantial (but presently unknown) prevalence of TBI in society (00:28:05) The Western history of medical ibogaine (00:30:11) The pharmacological and psychological effects of ibogaine (00:31:50) Is ibogaine an oneirogen? (splitters vs lumpers) (00:34:10) Reducing stigma against Ibogaine by avoiding the term “psychedelic” (00:37:32) It's difficult to get approval for ibogaine research due to mortality risks (00:39:03) The cardiac risks of ibogaine; how and why ibogaine can stop your heart—Torsades (00:43:13) What inspired Dr. Williams to investigate ibogaine (00:46:11) The details of the treating traumatic brain injury with ibogaine study (00:50:55) The details of the treating traumatic brain injury with ibogaine study (00:52:54) Why their study focused on Veterans (00:56:50) Concussions are “mild TBI”; ibogaine treatment study was with people who had mTBI (01:00:13) The incredible results of this study: a significant reversal of their disability status (01:03:27) Context vs pharmacology in the healing benefits of psychedelics (01:14:19) The ibogaine life review seems to happened regardless of context (01:17:26) How ibogaine compares to other TBI treatments methods (01:20:34) Ibogaine vs other psychedelics in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (01:22:11) Are ibogaine's effects a “random” result of evolution? (01:24:57) What it is about ibogaine pharmacologically that makes it so effective for brain injury (01:26:11) The key metaphor of ibogaine (01:27:48) Ibogaine can “de-age” the brain (01:32:51) Separating high-technology from time (01:33:53) Using the vehicle of capitalism to fund psychedelic research is a good thing (?) (01:38:19) Mircodosing ibogaine for traumatic brain injury (01:43:01) What's Next for Dr. Williams (01:44:16) Follow-up links and Socials for Dr. Williams

About the Guest(s): Dr. Scott Tauber is the COO and Director of Education at the American Institute of Personal Injury Physicians (AIPIP), boasting a wealth of experience in the personal injury arena. With almost 15 years at AIPIP, Dr. Tauber has dedicated his career to bridging the knowledge gap for healthcare practitioners in personal injury cases. His work focuses on providing healthcare practitioners with the necessary tools, forms, and educational resources to navigate the complexities of personal injury cases effectively. As a consultant and clinical educator, Dr. Tauber also assists in making healthcare providers more marketable to personal injury attorneys through a comprehensive understanding of personal injury documentation and management. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Laser Light Show, hosts Dr. Chad Wolner and Dr. Andrew Wells engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Scott Tauber, the driving force behind the American Institute of Personal Injury Physicians. The discussion delves into the intricacies of managing personal injury cases within healthcare practices, emphasizing the importance of documentation, effective treatment modalities, and the pivotal role of laser therapy in patient recovery. The conversation reveals the common challenges practitioners face when dealing with personal injury cases, such as the under-diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) and optimal case management. Dr. Tauber shares his professional journey, uncovering the significant impact of laser technology in treating a wide range of health conditions, and how it revolutionizes care for patients with injuries from accidents. Furthermore, the episode highlights how healthcare providers can enhance their practices by integrating advanced laser treatments, especially for conditions that arise from motor vehicle accidents like MTBI, whiplash, and contusions. Key Takeaways: Mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) are frequently missed in personal injury cases. Lasers can provide a valuable treatment modality for MTBI. Proper documentation of every symptom and injury in personal injury cases is crucial for legal processes and optimal patient outcomes. Lasers offer a wide range of therapeutic applications, accelerating recovery for injuries common in personal injury cases, such as neck, shoulder pain, and contusions. Healthcare practitioners can become more marketable to personal injury attorneys by understanding and providing what is needed for case success. AIPIP provides resources and coaching for healthcare practitioners to improve their approach and skills in managing personal injury cases. Notable Quotes: "Every single symptom has a value." - Dr. Scott Tauber on the importance of documentation in PI cases. "Attorneys need information in the records from the provider in order to take it to the carrier." - Dr. Scott Tauber on the key role of healthcare practitioners in PI cases. "What doctors think is marketability is not marketability." - Dr. Scott Tauber on the misunderstanding of what makes practices attractive to PI attorneys. "Lasers work so well that if there's any sort of visible injuries…you have to take a picture of it because once it's gone, it's gone." - Dr. Scott Tauber on the efficacy of laser treatment in personal injury cases. "It's about the settlement and the outcome, and that's their job in the whole PI equation anyway." - Dr. Scott Tauber on personal injury attorneys' focus on fair compensation for their clients. Resources: American Institute of Personal Injury Physicians (AIPIP) - aipip.com Email inquiries to AIPIP - info@aipip.com Join us for the full episode to delve deeper into the world of personal injury practice and discover how lasers are making a significant difference in patient care. Stay tuned for more episodes that illuminate the path to innovative healthcare solutions.

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#66: In this episode of Settlement Nation I chat with Nolan Drafahl; the founder of Drafahl Law out of St. Louis, Missouri. Nolan is a trial lawyer and has recovered millions for his clients through jury trials, fighting for those who have been seriously harmed. Today we get REAL with all of our listeners, talking through the types of cases primarily seen in most of your practises. We break down Nolan's recent verdict on a low speed, mTBI collision case and uncover the 3 most important things he learnt, which are great takeaways for any plaintiff attorney.    ***Connect with Nolan DrafahlWebsite: https://www.drafahl-law.comEmail: nolan(at)drafahl-law.com

In this episode, we talk about the evolution of head injuries, including evaluation, management, and clinical support tools through the ACEP Point of Care tools. https://poctools.acep.org/POCTool/e612956d-c673-46eb-a1fb-f9fa831e67d2

An audiologist and SLP discuss working together to assist patients with mild TBI and tinnitus.At the center of their collaboration is addressing the cognitive load in patients who have both tinnitus and the injury. Find out why and how the duo decided to join together to help these patients, and what they do differently now.Transcript

Trauma disconnects from self, leaves no room for exploration or building a self concept Dont confuse your occupation with your purpose You are what you love, not who loves you Healing means being the you that you've always been but didn't have the space to be because you had to survive. Authenticity and survival mode don't exist at the same time, because authenticity requires presence of safety.   Ways to start exploring: MTBI test Enneagram test Human Design Astrology/Birth Chart Write down a list of things you enjoy or used to enjoy or think you might enjoy or that you enjoyed as a child Find a list of values, circle the ones that are important to you Know this is a life long journey unraveling who you are. Write down beliefs you hold and assess if those resonate Ask friends to describe you using five words

The Cervical Profile is the KEY to MTBI Recovery

In this episode of CUBIST, Dr. Keith Stuessi and Dr. Kati Monti discuss a study entitled “High Lifetime Blast Exposure Using the Blast Exposure Threshold Survey is Associated with Worse Warfighter Brain Health Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury” by Dr. Rael Lange and colleagues and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in October 2023. In addition, we've invited Dr. Lange, a clinical researcher at TBICoE and the lead author of the paper, to comment on their findings. Article Citation: Lange, R. T., French, L. M., Lippa, S. M., Gillow, K., Tippett, C. E., Barnhart, E. A., Glazer, M. E., Bailie, J. M., Hungerford, L., & Brickell, T. A. (2023). High Lifetime Blast Exposure Using the Blast Exposure Threshold Survey Is Associated With Worse Warfighter Brain Health Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of neurotrauma, 10.1089/neu.2023.0133. Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37650835/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain injury most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to www.health.mil/TBICoE or email us at dha.TBICoEinfo@health.mil. The views, opinions, and/or findings in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless designated by other official documentation. The hosts and guests of CUBIST may be defense contract personnel who support TBICoE. The status of all hosts and guests will be identified during introductions to the podcast. Our theme song is “Upbeat-Corporate' by WhiteCat, available and was used according to the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 license.

Show SummaryOn this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Christina Armstrong, a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs' central office. The Office of Connected Care focuses on improving health care through technology; Connected Care's programs include My HealtheVet, VA Telehealth Services, and VA Mobile, and more. About Today's GuestsChristina M. Armstrong, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist at the Office of Connected Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs' central office. She is involved in development, evaluation and implementation of digital health technologies in clinical care. Previously, she served as Program Lead for an interdisciplinary Education and Training Program at the Connected Health Branch of the Defense Health Agency, United States Department of Defense. She received her doctorate and masters degrees in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology, from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and completed her post-doctoral fellowship in Military Research Psychology with the U.S. Department of Defense. In addition to leading education and training efforts, she provides subject matter expertise in the areas of clinical psychology including the psychological diagnosis and treatment of mTBI and PTSD, suicide risk and prevention, substance abuse, neuropsychological assessment, virtual reality, virtual worlds, wearable technology, big data, and the development of behavior change products by leveraging innovative technology solutions to improve mental health in the military community. Dr. Armstrong is licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in California and Washington State and serves on the Ethics Committee of the Los Angeles County Psychology Association. She also teaches graduate courses in ethics and law for mental health professionals at Pepperdine University and serves as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeVA's Office of Connected CareVA Virtual Health Resource CentersPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course Telehealth Services. In this course, you can learn how telehealth brings medical and mental health services directly to Veterans by using your computer or smartphone. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Telehealth-Services    This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Concussion A concussion, also known as minor or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), results from head trauma causing blunt injury to the brain. Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Post-concussion Syndrome (PCS) Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is th set o symptoms that can persist for an extended period after a concussion. Clinical Presentation […] The post 118: Brain Trauma & Memorizing Medication tip appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Discussion of ADHD is EVERYWHERE in the news and social media. Often we hear patients, friends, and family members stating “I saw a post on FB/Instagram/Twitter/TikTok about ADHD that resonated with me, should I get tested?” While many people experience periods of inattention, unfocused motor activity, and impulsivity, those with ADHD experience these symptoms to a much greater degree, and these behaviors can often interfere with their social lives, working lives, and general mental health. Depending on your age and many other social factors, screening and evaluation for ADHD may have passed you over during your young, formative years. Thankfully, meaningful research exists to provide helpful data on how to diagnose and manage this condition!So let's learn more, shall we? Thankfully we have a wonderful expert guest in the field of Neuropsychology to educate us today. Welcome, Leslie Guidotti Breting, Ph.D., ABPPDr. Leslie Guidotti Breting is a board-certified, clinical neuropsychologist and director of Neuropsychology at NorthShore University Health System where she has practiced since 2010. She serves at a national level on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology and is the Chair of the Student Affairs Committee for the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. She has been engaged in clinical research, publishing extensively on the topics of ADHD, epilepsy, mTBI, and concussion. She conducts neuropsychological evaluations for adults, including those concerned about ADHD. She has also evaluated professional and collegiate athletes for therapeutic use exemption for stimulants related to treatment for ADHD.The key moments in this episode include:00:01:15 - Prevalence of ADHD, 00:02:39 - Increase in ADHD Diagnosis Rates? 00:05:07 - What is a Neuropsychologist? 00:16:20 - Genetics and Heritability of ADHD 00:17:22 - Screening for ADHD 00:19:08 - Overdiagnosis of ADHD? 00:21:45 - Diagnosing ADHD in Young Children 00:23:17 - Challenges in Diagnosing ADHD 00:31:26 - ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder Co-Occurrence 00:32:10 - Symptoms of ADHD in Adults00:35:23 - Pathophysiology of ADHD 00:36:50 - Executive Functioning and ADHD00:49:19 - Medication and Treatment Options00:58:16 - "Growing out" of ADHD 01:02:29 - Algorithm of Probability for ADHD Diagnosis - new research01:03:03 - No Blood TestsRESOURCES FOR TODAY'S EPISODE:CHADD- Children and Adults with ADHD website.American Academy of Child and Adult Psychiatry ADHD Resource Center. Find a board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist through the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology website.Dr. Leslie Guidotti-Breting's professional NorthShore University page. For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link! This includes the famous "Advice from the last generation of doctors that inhaled lead" shirt that Julie wears in this episode :)Also, CHECK OUT AMAZING HEALTH PODCASTS on

Dr. Jay Stevens, Medical Director of Extivita, returns to discuss the critical importance of treating head injuries, including concussions, with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Dr. Stevens emphasizes that we are currently facing an epidemic of head trauma, encompassing various conditions such as concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), minimal or mild TBI (mTBI), Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), and Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome (PPCS).He elaborates on the subtle differences in terminology and definitions for these conditions but underscores that they all fall under the category of head trauma. Dr. Stevens highlights that even Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be seen as a form of PPCS because it represents persistent brain injury, though not initially labeled as a concussion.Dr. Stevens explains the significance of distinguishing between acute, sub-acute, chronic, and persistent head trauma in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Regardless of the type or severity of the head injury, he advocates for immediate HBOT treatment, as it provides benefits for all head trauma cases.Beyond professional athletes and military personnel, Dr. Stevens emphasizes the importance of recognizing the benefits of HBOT for adolescent athletes. In Wake County, North Carolina, where his practice is located, there are thousands of reported concussions each year. Dr. Stevens shares stories of high school students who have suffered from lingering effects after concussions and believes that access to HBOT facilities like Extivita-RTP would have significantly improved their outcomes.The discussion also touches on the connection between the gut (often referred to as the second brain) and the brain. Dr. Stevens and the host, Ed di Girolamo, highlight the interplay between gut health and mental well-being, stressing that the health of both is integral to overall quality of life.Dr. Stevens and di Girolamo firmly assert that HBOT is one of the most effective treatments for head trauma relief. They emphasize that HBOT is a natural and transformative therapy that can help individuals, including adolescents, recover from head injuries, potentially preventing the onset of post-concussion syndrome. Immediate HBOT treatment in the acute concussion stage provides the brain with the necessary oxygen for healing and can significantly improve the individual's quality of life.

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of August 21-25, 2023.These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member.Thursday Spoon Feed:This article was a multi-institutional prospective validation of the American Association for Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Brain Injury Guidelines (BIG), which were developed to guide effective resource utilization for traumatic brain injury. The validation study demonstrated that this system was accurate and safe and that its implementation can reduce CT scan utilization and neurosurgical consultation.Friday Spoon Feed:ACEP has issued an updated Clinical Policy to provide evidence-based guidelines for management of adult patients presenting to the ED with mild traumatic brain injury based on systematic review of available literature.

We trust the food we eat, the drinks we drink, and the air we breathe are safe. That in case they're unsafe, someone is working to minimize our exposure, or at least tell us the risks. In The Triumph of Doubt, former head of OSHA David Michaels reveals how companies fight for their rights to sell harmful products, expose workers to health hazards, and pollute the environment. They do it by manufacturing so-called “science.” Most this science is built not upon proving they're not causing harm, but by doing whatever they can to cast doubt. Here, in my own words, is a summary of The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception. Products we use every day cause harm Chances are you've cooked on a pan coated with Teflon. Teflon is one of many polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. When introduced in the 1940s, they were considered safe. We now know they're linked with high cholesterol, poor immune function, cancer, obesity, birth defects, and low fertility. PFAS, it turns out, have such a long half-life, they're called “forever chemicals.” PFAS can now be found in the blood of virtually all residents of the United States, and have been found in unsafe levels worldwide – in rainwater. You've probably heard that, in moderation, alcohol is actually good for you. But even one drink a day leads to higher overall mortality risk. More than one drink, greater risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Alcohol is a causal factor in 5% of deaths worldwide – about 3 million a year. 13.5% of deaths between ages 20–39 are alcohol-related. If you're in pain after an injury or surgery, your doctor might prescribe for you an opioid. But the rise in opioid addiction is responsible for the first drop in U.S. life expectancy in more than two decades. It's sent shockwaves throughout society. It's helped launch the epidemics of fentanyl and heroin overdoses, and the number of children in foster care in West Virginia, for example, rose 42% in four years. You might love to watch professional football. But NFL players are nineteen times more likely to develop neurological disorders, and thirty percent could develop Alzheimer's or dementia from taking so many hits. The “product defense” industry sows doubt How have they done it? How have companies been able to manufacture and sell products that cause so much harm, for so long? They do it by defending their products, when the safety of those products are questioned. On the surface, that's not so bad. But besides lying and deliberately deceiving, they abuse society's trust in so-called “science,” and our lack of understanding of how much we risk when we move forward while still in doubt. The tobacco industry is a pioneer of product defense There's an entire industry that helps companies defend their products from regulation: It's called, appropriately, product defense. The tobacco industry is most-known for its product defense. In 1953, John W. Hill of the PR firm Hill & Knowlton convinced the tobacco industry to start – one floor below his office in the Empire State Building – the Tobacco Industry Research Committee (TIRC). The TIRC was supposed to do rigorous scientific research to understand the health effects of smoking, but mostly they just attacked existing science, doing what they could to sow doubt. Just a few years earlier, in 1950, a study had found heavy smokers were fifty times as likely as nonsmokers to get lung cancer. With the help of the TIRC, it would take a long time for these health risks to influence public policy. About thirty years later, most states had restricted smoking in some public places such as auditoriums and government buildings. Smoking had proliferated in American culture when cigarettes had been provided in soldiers' rations in WWI. Michaels describes one surgeon who, in 1919, made sure not to miss an autopsy of a man who had died of lung cancer, because it was the chance of a lifetime. He didn't see another case of lung cancer for seventeen years, then saw eight within six months. All eight had started smoking while serving in the war. Today, more than a century after cigarettes were widely introduced, we've finally seen a massive reduction in smoking in the U.S. We can fly on planes and go to restaurants and even bars, without being exposed to secondhand smoke. The sugar industry has been at it even longer Predating the product defense efforts of the tobacco industry is actually the sugar industry. The Sugar Research Foundation was started in 1943. Scientific evidence first linked sugar with heart disease in the 1950s. In 1967, as Dr. Robert Lustig told us, Harvard scientists published in the New England Journal of Medicine an article blaming fat rather than sugar for heart disease. Fifty years later UCSF researchers discovered the scientists had been funded by the Sugar Research Foundation – which they hadn't disclosed. Even more misleadingly, they had disclosed funding that actually made them look more impartial – from the dairy industry. Companies and industries set up “astroturfing” organizations The Sugar Research Foundation and the Tobacco Industry Research Committee are are early examples of “astroturfing” organizations. This tactic of the product defense industry involves setting up organizations with innocent- or even charitable-sounding names, then doing low-quality research to defend a company or industry's interests. The American Council for Science and Health has published articles opposing regulation of mercury emissions, and attacked science finding harm in consumption of sugar and alcohol. When the National Football League was first looking into the effects of playing their sport, they formed the MTBI. the “M” in MTBI gave away their stance: TBI stands for Traumatic Brain Injuries, and this committee formed for finding the effects of brain injuries was called the Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries committee. The alcohol industry set up the Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation. The first board of directors included Peter Stroh, William K. Coors, and August A. Busch III. Their first president, Thomas B. Turner, was former dean of Johns Hopkins University Medical School, a tie of which they made good use in promoting their agenda – more on that in a bit. The American Pain Foundation ran campaigns to make pain medication more widely available for veterans, running ads reminding patients of their “right” to pain treatment. Astroturfing organizations are funded by “Dark Money” Astroturfing organizations are funded by so-called “Dark Money”. In other words, they do whatever they can to hide where their funding comes from, lest their biases become obvious. The American Council for Science and Health claims much of their funding comes from private foundations, but investigative reports have found 58% of it coming straight from industry, and that many of those private foundations have ties to corporations. Leaked documents show a huge list of corporate donors including McDonald's, 3M, and Coca-Cola. The NFL's MTBI committee's papers included a statement saying, “none of the Committee members has a financial or business relationship posing a conflict of interest.” Yet the committee consisted entirely of people on the NFL's payroll: team physicians, athletic trainers, and equipment managers. Documents collected by the New York Times revealed that administrators at the The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism wanted to do a randomized clinical trial on the effects of alcohol. To fund the study, they went to industry, calling it “a unique opportunity to show that moderate alcohol consumption is safe.” They were going into the study with the conclusions already in mind, saying, “one of the important findings will be showing that moderate drinking is safe.” Several companies pledged nearly $68 million toward the $100 million budget. As part of the National Institutes of Health – a federal organization – the NIAAA was pitching this as a chance for the alcohol industry to use a government-funded study to prove their product was safe. Money directly from alcohol manufacturers was to be routed through the NIH Foundation, since it's illegal for private companies to fund government studies. When the Senate Finance Committee began investigating ties between the American Pain Foundation and pharmaceutical companies, the APF quickly dissolved, apparently knowing what would be found otherwise. Besides private foundations, straight-up lying, and routing money through a federal foundation, another way of keeping money “dark” is by taking advantage of attorney-client privilege. By having the law firm pay accomplices, even if there's a lawsuit, the documents are private. Using connections and flawed science to manufacture pseudo-events When corporations do get studies published about the risks of using their products, they're often low-quality studies. If they don't deliberately conceal their findings, they often use their connections to create what are essentially pseudo-events to prop up their flawed conclusions. Internal documents from DuPont show they knew the PFAS in Teflon was a problem. In 1970, they found it in their factory worker's blood. In 1981, 3M told them it caused birth defects in rats, and DuPont's own workers' children had birth defects at a high rate. In 1991, DuPont set an internal safety limit of 1 ppb. Meanwhile, they found a local water district had three times that amount. In 2002, they set up a so-called “independent” panel in West Virginia, and set a safe limit at 150 times their own internal safety limit – so they'd have less-strict standards for polluting their community's drinking water. In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency set a safe limit of 70 ppt (trillion!) – less than one-one-hundredth DuPont's previous internal safety limit. The NFL did very little for many years to ask serious questions about the long-term effects on their players. When players Junior Seau and Dave Duerson committed suicide, they both shot themselves in the chest instead of the head, so their brain tissue could be studied after their deaths. The MTBI argued that players were clearly fine if they returned to play shortly after concussions. They abused the concept of survivorship bias, arguing that those who didn't drop out of football in college or high school and made it to the pros were more resistant to brain injury. The editor of the journal, Neurosurgery, which published MTBI's papers, was a medical consultant to the New York Giants, and later to the commissioner's office – a clear conflict of interest. I mentioned earlier the first president of the alcohol industry's ABMRF was a former dean of Johns Hopkins. When ABMRF published a study, the Johns Hopkins press office would issue a press-release, which would instantly make the study seem more credible. One of the studies that has proliferated throughout media and culture, finding that moderate alcohol use is actually good for you, was a door-to-door survey – a very flawed methodology. Non-drinkers in a study are likely to include people who don't drink because they're already sick, or are former abusers of alcohol. One of the main “papers” the pharma industry used to defend their positions that opioids had a low risk of addiction was, from 1980, a five-sentence letter to the editor of the New England Journal of Medicine. It's a letter, not a paper – there was no peer review. It has been cited hundreds of times in medical literature – often by researchers with ties to opioid manufacturers. TIME magazine unfortunately called it a “landmark study.” (This is a great example of a pseudo-event: the proliferation of flawed information throughout media made it accepted as true.) The double-standard in access to study data The papers that do get published by the product-defense industry are usually not original studies. They're often reanalysis of existing data. Industry takes advantage of the Shelby Amendment, which the tobacco industry promoted under the guise of concern over pollution. The Shelby Amendment requires federally-funded researchers to share any data they collect. In this way, industry can reanalyze the data in ways that arrive at any conclusion they want. So, “re-analysis” has its own cottage industry within product defense. When industry does conduct original studies, they don't have to share their data, and so it isn't subject to the same scrutiny. Manufacturing doubt in other industries The Triumph of Doubt goes on and on with examples of deception and collusion from various industries. Some other highlights: Volkswagen installed a device in their diesel cars to detect when their emissions were being tested. The device would activate, causing the car to pollute forty times less, only when being tested. Johnson & Johnson knew as early as 1971 their baby powder was contaminated with asbestiform particles – asbestos-like particles that cause cancer – but pressured scientists to not report them. Monsanto publishes many studies in Critical Reviews in Toxicology, which Michaels calls “a known haven for science produced by corporate consultants.” Many authors have done work for Monsanto, don't disclose their conflicts of interest, and have denied Monsanto had reviewed their papers – later litigation showed they had. Should chemicals be innocent until proven guilty? There's a concept called the precautionary principle. It states that when we know little about what the consequences of an action will be, we should err on the side of caution. If a new chemical is developed, we should wait before we let it get into our food and water. If a new technology is invented, we should wait until we introduce it to society. In criminal courts, a defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. We like this, because we hate the idea of someone being thrown in jail despite being innocent. And we can physically remove someone dangerous from society and more or less stop them from continuing to harm others. Criminal harm can be halted, chemical harm cannot But this is also our policy for chemicals, drugs, and potentially dangerous activities. We have an extremely high bar for deciding something is harmful enough we should reduce our exposure to it. OSHA – the Occupational Safety and Health Administration – has exposure limits for only 500 of the many thousands of chemicals used in commerce. Because the regulatory process is so onerous, Michaels says, in the half-century OSHA has been around, they've updated only twenty-seven of those 500. Yet, as with PFAS, even after we start reducing our exposure, the effects of harmful substances keep going. As one Stockholm University scientist has said about PFAS in rainwater, “We just have to wait...decades to centuries.” And, unlike a criminal court, where the only people motivated to keep from punishing a defendant are the defendant's lawyers and family members, huge networks of people stand to profit from harmful products – executives, shareholders, and entire industries have the incentives to conspire and collude. Balancing harm with innovation On the other hand, the precautionary principle can slow or halt innovation. Many products that may be harmful may also be useful. Teflon and other PFAS have a huge number of applications. Supposedly it's been replaced by other chemicals in cookware – though they're probably similar (taking advantage of loopholes in the slow regulatory process). Supposedly exposure potential from cooking is low – but you know now how hard it is to “trust the science.” As horrifying as some of these abuses of science are, you can't be horrified by them without at least some sympathy for those who didn't want to get the COVID vaccine: If a product is immediately harmful to everyone who takes it, that's easy to prove. But could it harm some people in the long term? It's nearly impossible to be sure. There's more money and power behind sowing reasonable doubt than behind exposing sources of harm. Meanwhile, it's easy to sow and abuse the existence of doubt, and that's why it's the main tactic used in product defense. There's your summary of The Triumph of Doubt If you liked this summary, you'll probably like The Triumph of Doubt. As a career regulator, Michaels comes off as somewhat biased, clearly partisan at times, a little shrill with his use of dramatic terms such as “Big Tobacco” and “Big Sugar.” Get ready for lots of alphabet soup, as you try to keep track of the myriad agencies and foundations identified by acronyms. Because of media's key role in the doubt-sowing Michaels writes about, I'll be adding this as an honorable mention on my best media books list. About Your Host, David Kadavy David Kadavy is author of Mind Management, Not Time Management, The Heart to Start and Design for Hackers. Through the Love Your Work podcast, his Love Mondays newsletter, and self-publishing coaching David helps you make it as a creative. Follow David on: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Subscribe to Love Your Work Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Stitcher YouTube RSS Email New bonus content on Patreon! I've been adding lots of new content to Patreon. 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Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), is becoming a sort of “popular” injury. Join me as I speak with Dr. Mark Heisig, ND – who specializes in integrative neurology and metabolic medicine – as we debunk some myths around mild traumatic brain injuries, and discuss some holistic strategies for both treatment as well as prevention. What you'll learn in this episode:What happens to the brain in a concussion & how long should symptoms persist? Important signs to look for after a head injuryDo we need to be hit in the head to sustain a concussion?The optimal nutrition & helpful supplements to promote healing of the brainComplementary modalities like red light therapy & their applications in concussion recoveryThe importance of addressing cervical spine injuries following head traumaExercise after a brain injury: good or bad? Can we completely recover from a brain injury?  & More!Resources:Dr. Mark Heisig | Instagram | WebsiteDebunking Myths Around Concussions WellnStrong ArticleRed light therapy for mTBIJoovv Red Light DeviceHigh quality supplements - FullscriptTo learn more about WellnStrong: Subscribe to my newsletter! WellnStrong Blog WellnStrong Instagram WellnStrong Pinterest

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dale Enderlin, Executive Director, and Morgan Sierra, Director of Operations, with Operation Red Wings Foundation who highlight the nonprofit organization that specializes in helping Veterans and their families heal from invisible wounds.Operation Red Wings Foundation provides relief, direction, and hope to military families with tools that provide relief fromthe symptoms of PTSD, mTBI and chronic pain. We offer in-person and virtual programs, all at no cost.During the interview, Dale and Morgan share more about how they help Veterans, active service members and their families through 6-day therapeutic retreats that focus on wellness and trauma recovery, the impact of those retreats and importance of their efforts for the individuals, their families, and our communities. They also talk about how Veterans and active service members can sign up for a retreat from anywhere and how the community can support their efforts.Visit www.orwfoundation.org to learn more.https://www.facebook.com/ORWFoundationhttps://twitter.com/ORW_Foundationhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/orwfoundation/

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Dale Enderlin, Executive Director, and Morgan Sierra, Director of Operations, with Operation Red Wings Foundation who highlight the nonprofit organization that specializes in helping Veterans and their families heal from invisible wounds.Operation Red Wings Foundation provides relief, direction, and hope to military families with tools that provide relief fromthe symptoms of PTSD, mTBI and chronic pain. We offer in-person and virtual programs, all at no cost.During the interview, Dale and Morgan share more about how they help Veterans, active service members and their families through 6-day therapeutic retreats that focus on wellness and trauma recovery, the impact of those retreats and importance of their efforts for the individuals, their families, and our communities. They also talk about how Veterans and active service members can sign up for a retreat from anywhere and how the community can support their efforts.Visit www.orwfoundation.org to learn more.https://www.facebook.com/ORWFoundationhttps://twitter.com/ORW_Foundationhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/orwfoundation/

This week we kick off the third season of Major Pain by catching up with previous guests! First we'll check in with Andrew, who originally appeared in December 2021 to discuss mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). He has been slowly improving since then, feeling as if a new self is […] The post Season 3 Premiere! Catching Up With Previous Guests appeared first on Major Pain.

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, a person in the U.S. sustains a brain injury every nine seconds and the Academy for Multidisciplinary Neurotraumatology states, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & mild TBI (mTBI) impact an estimated 69 million people annually worldwide. TBI and mTBI brain injuries can have lifelong effects. In this episode, host Brian Browne and new co-host Lizzy Rasmussen discuss TBI/mTBI causes, symptomology, cognitive, health & aging implications, recovery and more.  Listen, enjoy and join the conversation… Timestamps:  1:26 What is TBI? 2:15 Common causes of TBI  3:38 Incidence of TBI  5:33 mTBI/Concussions  8:31 Populations of disproportionate TBI risk & Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) 10:44 TBI/mTBI-associated school & work deficits  13:00 Social determinants in seeking and receiving care  14:15 Impact of TBI on memory and age-related cognitive decline 17:40 TBI & Pseudodementia  22:27 Coexistence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) & TBI  24:54 TBI & other mental health disorders  27:00 Gold standard TBI treatment: a multidisciplinary approach & self-advocacy  29:20 Role of nutrition in TBI treatment & recovery  35:22 Role of exercise in TBI treatment & recovery  37:31 Hydration  39:00 Caffeine  If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the podcast, follow us on social media, and consider leaving a 5-star Apple Podcast review.  Follow us on Social Media:  @brainhealth365 on Instagram  @neuro.nutritionist on Instagram  @liztalksscience on Instagram   If you're interested in learning more, the episode Fact Sheet can be downloaded on our website by clicking here. 

HBOT News podcast host, Edward di Girolamo, talks with guest, Robert Beckman, founder of Treatnow.org, who was instrumental in the compilation and release of The National Brain Injury Rescue and Rehabilitation Study – a multicenter observational study of hyperbaric oxygen for mild traumatic brain injury with post-concussive symptoms.It took over a decade for that study to be completed and published. Once it was, it not only opened a door for veterans and others who were looking for a way to heal from head trauma, the NBIRR study ignited other studies to start, focusing solely on the safety & efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for brain injuries.Beckman discusses some of the challenges he has witnessed over the years, including the Army declaring that HBOT does not work. After combing through the data, Beckman states that their analysis is rooted in a “lie” about the sham they used in their study; everyone got better. This starts an in-depth conversation between di Girolamo and Beckman about the frustration of the government so easily dismissing HBOT, inflammation linked to PTSD, the stigma of PTSD being a personal and not a physical problem, the disappointment that most veterans don't even know HBOT exists, and why more is not being done to heal our veterans from these invisible injuries of war.Beckman proudly states that what started as nine clinics to treat veterans under the NBIRR study, has grown to about 135 clinics across the country that specialize in treating veterans with HBOT for free or reduced rates. Additionally, there are now a combined 12,500-plus success stories from these 135 clinics of individuals with TBI, PTSD, and mTBI who have completed 40 treatments/dives.Beckman gives surgical statistics relating to HBOT and explains that by pre-oxygenating and post-oxygenating via hyperbaric chambers, patients can benefit from a 30-40% faster healing rate. He points out that countless professional athletes are now using hyperbaric oxygen therapy for faster recuperation to treat pain, injuries, and inflammation; and hyperbarics is being used all over the world right now for successfully treating COVID long-haulers. He states that COVID long-haulers are hypoxic suffering patients, and data exists that military personnel who have experienced the blow of an IUD are suffering in much of the same manner – it's that lack of oxygen to the brain and all parts of the suffering body that HBOT helps.di Girolamo asks the question so many of us are curious about, “If HBOT obviously works, why isn't the military admitting to this? Why aren't we using it more?” Beckman suggests we read this particular blog on his website that sheds much light on the subject, The Obvious Question: If HBOT works, why aren't we using it?Beckman reminds di Girolamo – and all of us – that this is a marathon. Yes, they've made great strides over the past two decades in education and research for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, but they still have a way to go. He continues to be optimistic that one day we'll all witness our shared goal of eliminating the suicide epidemic by utilizing HBOT to thoroughly heal brain injuries.

This weeks episode of The 38 Challenge podcast is with Greg Van Dyne, a former Green Beret Medic with The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). After transitioning out of the Special Forces, Greg found himself in a state of depression and without purpose. Brandt and Greg talk about the steps he took to seek help and the things he does daily to work on his mental and physical health. Greg also touches on the importance that vulnerability plays into being a leader and how it is needed in corporate environments. Greg is the Co-Founder of CallSign22, which is an actionable movement that includes calling 22 of your former comrades in 30 days, which will begin on February 22nd !

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In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Relation of mild traumatic brain injury history to abnormalities on a preliminary neuroendocrine screen; a Multi-Center LIMBIC-CENC Analysis,” by Bill Walker and colleagues and published in Brain Injury in May of 2022. Article Citation:
Walker, W. C., Werner, J., Agyemang, A., Allen, C., Resch, J., Troyanskaya, M., & Kenney, K. (2022). Relation of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury history to abnormalities on a preliminary Neuroendocrine screen; A multicenter LIMBIC-CENC analysis. Brain injury, 36(5), 607–619. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2022.2068185 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35507697/ CUBIST is a podcast for healthcare providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to www.health.mil/TBICoE or email us at dha.ncr.j-9.mbx.tbicoe-info@mail.mil. The views, opinions, and/or findings in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision unless designated by other official documentation. Our theme song is “Upbeat-Corporate' by WhiteCat, available and was used according to the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 license.

Mark speaks with Michael “Punky” Higgs and Dr. Martin Polanco of The Mission Within, a clinical program specializing in treating mTBI, PTSD, anxiety, and depression that has supported over 600 special operations veterans. After witnessing the transformative power of psychedelics, Michael and Martin became passionate about bringing the healing modalities to vets and their loved ones. Today, Commander Divine speaks with Michael “Punky” Higgs and Dr. Martin Polanco of The Mission Within, a 6-week psychedelic therapy program for Special Operations vets based in Mexico. In the episode, Michael and Martin share personal and scientific testimony of the impact psychedelics are having on our vets and their loved ones. Key Takeaways: Drugs to bring us together. Psychedelics like DMT act on a receptor that normally help us differentiate ourselves from others. The effect is we lose track of where we end and the rest of the world begins, which helps create greater cohesion and communion in our world. DMT is already within you. Since psychedelic compounds DMT and 5-MeO-DMT are neurotransmitters, our bodies seem to be wired to have these connected, unifying psychedelic experiences. The caustic cocktail. Michael shares his layered experience with injuries, childhood traumas, concussions, relationship traumas, and medications and the deadly combination they can create. Success worth celebrating. The Mission Within has treated over 600 special operations vets and over 80 veteran spouses with psychedelic clinical programming at their retreats in Mexico.

Searching for the meaning of life is only natural. A meaningful life leads to a sense of purpose, self-esteem and psychological well-being. How do life experiences that are unique to Veterans alter these feelings? In this episode, Dr. Edgar Villarreal speaks with VA researcher Dr. Adam Kinney and Army Veteran, Jeff Moe to find out. They discuss how Kinney's research, on meaning in life among Student Veterans with combat exposure, relates to Moe's life experiences. His journey from military to student life led to supporting others as a Student Veteran Outreach Coordinator with the VA VITAL program. Transcript Episode 135 Short Takes VITAL: VA Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership Article Discussed: Protective factors that mitigate the indirect risk of combat exposure upon meaning in life: A longitudinal study of student veterans Host: Edgar Villarreal, PhD, is a Psychologist and the Director of Education and Training at the VA Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention. Guest: Jeff Moe, LCSW, is an OEF/OIF Veteran, Social Worker, and Advocate. He currently works as the supervisor of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Suicide Prevention Telehealth Program that specializes in providing mental health services to at-risk Veterans across most of Texas and parts of New Mexico. Previously, Jeff built on his experience as a Student Veteran and worked for eight years as a VA Student Veteran Outreach Coordinator at colleges and universities in the Austin, Texas area. While in this position, he worked collaboratively with Student Veterans, faculty, and staff to develop peer mentorship and other preventive programming while also providing counseling, health care enrollment, and other support services tailored specifically to Student Veterans. Guest: Adam Kinney, PhD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist who completed his PhD in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University in 2019. While pursuing his PhD he collaborated with New Start for Student Veterans, a supported education program for student Veterans, to investigate factors influencing a range of clinical outcomes, including resilience, community reintegration, and academic performance. His current research focuses on improving care quality and associated outcomes for Veterans with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and sleep conditions.

It always amazes me how siloed we are in the treatment of the human body in America. Our focus is always on treating a symptom without every looking at the root cause. Often times you will hear a story of how for the last x-amount of years I have been trying to find a doctor who understands what is going on. I have gone to multiple conventional doctors and all say the same thing and treat me the same way yet for some reason I still do not improve. Then they go down the rabbit hole of finding non-traditional doctors who are able to finally shed some light on the root cause as opposed to treating the symptom. This is becoming increasingly common for those who have sustained a mTBI or more commonly known a concussion. Tune in today to learn how a simple fall can have implications far beyond your brain.

PT, PTA, AT – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information. In this episode, we talk with concussion expert Dr. Danit Macklin about how to screen, assess, and treat patients with concussion.   (02:18) Intro to the CPG for Concussion (07:28) Limitations of the CPG (10:10) When to Screen for Concussive Event (12:30) Screening: Signs/Symptoms and Red Flags (14:16) Is Therapy Appropriate? (19:19) PT Evaluation: Four Impairment Domains (20:16) Symptom Irritability (23:00) Structuring Your Evaluation (26:33) Evaluation: Motor Function Impairments (30:03) Evaluation: Vestibulo-Oculomotor Impairments (33:31) Evaluation: Autonomic Dysregulation/Exertional Intolerance (38:05) Additional Areas to Address (41:40)  Interventions: General Considerations (43:04) Cervical Interventions (43:43) Vestibular-Oculomotor Interventions (44:52) Autonomic Dysfunction Interventions (46:43) Motor Function Interventions (50:18) Patient Education (53:20) Interdisciplinary Management (57:42) Conclusion The content for this course was created by Danit Macklin, PT, DPT, ITPT. The content for this course was created by Casey Robinson-Bullock, PT, DPT, OCS. Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Resources Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment After Concussion/mTBI CPG: https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2020.0301   Additional CPGs: Neck Pain CPG (2017 Revision): https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2017.0302 CPG for BPPV (2017 update): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28248609/ ANPT Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction CPG: https://www.neuropt.org/practice-resources/anpt-clinical-practice-guidelines/vestibular-hypofunction-cpg14 International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd Edition: https://ichd-3.org/   Screening Tools: Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE): https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/providers/ace-a.pdf Sport Concussion Assessment Tool – 5th Edition (SCAT5): https://cattonline.com/scat/ Concussion Grading Scale: Post-Concussion Symptom Scale: https://neurotoolkit.com/pcss/ Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS): https://rehabscience.usask.ca/cers/documents/concussion_toolkit.pdf   Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT): https://cdn-links.lww.com/permalink/jsm/a/jsm_2020_01_28_haider_19-313_sdc1.pdf   See Relias Pro-on-the-Gos for more information on static and dynamic balance assessments.

In this episode, we talk about the ways brain injury, sustained in the context of trauma, can have longer-lasting effects than other mTBI's, and why mental health providers are in an ideal position to help clients focus on cognitive health by teaching strategies to improve functioning. Join us as Dr. Beth Twamley demystifies how the strategies used in Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) and Cognitive Symptom Management and Rehabilitation Therapy (CogSMART) can help to address impairments in prospective memory, attention, learning and memory, and executive functioning. We hope you check out how this recovery-oriented approach can be incorporated into your practice to empower clients to make functional gains and improve their quality of life. Dr. Twamley is a neuropsychologist and a Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Diego. Much of her work is based at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, where she is a VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Research Career Scientist and the Director of the Clinical Research Unit of the Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health. Dr. Twamley's research has focused on cognitive training and other interventions to improve real-world functioning for individuals with psychiatric disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other cognitive impairments. She has developed and evaluated Compensatory Cognitive Training (CCT) and Cognitive Symptom Management and Rehabilitation Therapy (CogSMART) with funding from NIH, VA, DoD, NSF, BBRF/NARSAD, and UC San Diego grants. These treatment manuals and other clinical materials are available at no charge on her website, www.cogsmart.com. Resources mentioned in this episode: http://www.cogsmart.com/ [18:40]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZPMnYv3RDIYFI7CETy7sA [18:45]https://deploymentpsych.org/COGSmart-Archive [19:50] Calls-to-action: Review webinar recording on CogSMART https://deploymentpsych.org/COGSmart-ArchiveAccess manuals on the CogSMART website: http://www.cogsmart.com/Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email

This week we discuss an important study that needs you.  If you or someone you know wishes to participate, please reach out to Dr. Turner and his team at:   202 994-1728 or rwturnerlab@gwu.edu.com.  You can also visit rwturnerlab.com to learn more and sign up for the screening process.   More information about Dr. Turner:   Robert W. Turner II, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Neurology, at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is a biobehavioral health disparities researcher with ethnographic and mixed methods training. Dr. Turner is the Principal Investigator (PI) for a National Institute on Aging (NIA) Health Disparities award which conducts multi-method research to assess caregiver burden. The research explores whether the stress of being the primary caregiver of a person with dementia (PWD) produces cognitive dysfunction in adult and older adult Black American men. His NIA funded K01 award examines the interrelationship between multiple measures of psychosocial and neurocognitive risk and protective factors associated with accelerated cognitive aging & mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) among former collegiate and professional football players. This line of research encompasses understanding how traumatic injury, as an occupational hazard, hinders daily living and career planning over the life course. These are many of the same concerns faced by military personnel returning from war. He is also the author of “Not For Long: The Life and Career of the NFL Athlete” (Oxford Press) and a contributor on the LeBron James HBO documentary “Student-Athlete.” His experience as a former professional NFL player (San Franchise 49ers) and a researcher provides an insightful perspective on the various factors contributing to Black male health disparities.

Dr. Raquel Gardner discusses the development of a clinically-relevant definition of poor cognitive outcome one year after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and whether outcomes can be predicted by baseline clinical variables.  Show references: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35173018/

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Raquel Gardner about the development of a clinically-relevant definition of poor cognitive outcome one year after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and whether outcomes can be predicted by baseline clinical variables. Read the full article in Neurology.