Free opportunity to try a CBT app for insomnia, customized for military members. A clinical trial is enrolling 200 service members and veterans to test the efficacy of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) app for insomnia that has been customized to be specific to military members.

In an article for Knowable Magazine, Helen Santoro elaborates on "Emerging research [that] suggests that even mild hits to the head may damage the tiny lymphatic vessels that clear toxic chemicals and cellular debris from the brain.”

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We interview Dr. Larry Carr, a former BYU Hall of Fame Football player, about his experience with photobiomodulation for symptoms caused by repetitive head impact exposure and his work as a consultant on five different pilot trials to research the effects of photobiomodulation on CTE-like symptoms.

A recent study in Brain Injury explored the importance of social support during youth concussion recovery, specifically in reference to high school women.

Use of the CEFALY device for post-traumatic headaches (PTH) in concussion patients was discussed in a presentation chaired by Nathan Zasler, MD, a leading expert on PTH, at the 2017 International Brain Injury Association Conference. The CEFALY is a nerve stimulator for migraine headaches and is now available without a prescription.

A research study will evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed national Return to Learn program, which provides guidance for high school students who have suffered a concussion and are returning to the academic classroom. The study is recruiting participants through June 1st, 2021

Parachute, a Canadian charitable organization, has a Smart Hockey program that integrates concussion tools and resources to help prevent and recognize concussions in hockey.

The recent efforts of psychiatrist Karen Williams have prompted the New South Wales Government to develop concussion protocols for family and domestic abuse survivors.

In this blog post, we discuss a meta-analysis conducted by Xiaotian Shen et al.

In this blog post, we discuss a study published in NeuroImage by Danielle June et al. examined the long-term effects of concussion on brain structure and activity.

We delve into the Forbes article which details budget-friendly mental health support options that may be helpful for concussion patients.

The Portland Sleep Study is calling for study participants for a Morning Routine study for veterans. The federal Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine is looking for study participants for research on a cognitive behavioral therapy app for insomnia and TBI. The clinical trials are recruiting veterans and military service members.

Bader et al. investigated the treatment potential of two drugs, liraglutide and twincretin, in post-concussion mice. Mice treated with liraglutide and twincretin had less-elevated microglial activity, suggesting the drugs may minimize neuroinflammation after mTBI. Further, “Both drugs ameliorated mTBI-induced cognitive impairments” and neurodegeneration.

A study published in JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting evaluated current tele-concussion practices. With the Covid-19 pandemic challenging the United States’ healthcare system, many clinics have transitioned to telehealth practices to protect patients by eliminating inessential visits.

A British neuropsychologist has adapted to quarantine by creating online Tai Chi classes for stroke survivors and brain injury patients.

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This article discusses concussion causes, symptoms, and risks for dancers.

This is a case study of home-use, self-treatment photobiomodulation (light therapy) for a professional hockey player with persistent post-concussion (PCS) symptoms.

This month, Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals will be launching their Phase 2 trials of their drug treatment for concussion, OXE-103, a synthetic form of the hormone ghrelin. Co-Founder Dr. Vishal Bansal details why OXE-103 has an advantage over other types of treatments being researched.