Branched chain amino acids may expedite concussion recovery (4/11/24 Newsletter)
This week’s lead article, Branched chain amino acids may expedite concussion recovery, is in the Therapies & Diagnostic Tools Under Research category.
In this newsletter: Opportunities, Education, Sports, Pathophysiology, Therapies Currently Available, Therapies & Diagnostic Tools Under Research, Mental Health, Youth, Culture, and CTE & Neurodegeneration Issues.
We appreciate the Concussion Alliance volunteers and staff members who created this edition:
Writers: Sravya Valiveti, Chelsea Ryan, Josh Wu, Aamy Woldesenbet, Kira Kunzman, Ike Smalley, Zoe Heart, Camilla Smith-Donald, and Sarah Brown
Editors: Conor Gormally and Malayka Gormally
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Opportunities
Summer Internship Opportunity: The application cycle for our Summer 2024 Education & Advocacy Internship is open! It runs June 24 – August 16 and is open to undergraduate students. Our program is remote and open to any interested students who can attend our synchronous meetings. For more information about the program and how to apply, go to our Internship Program page.
Friday, April 12, 8 am PDT: A free webinar, The Development of Executive Dysfunction from Childhood Trauma and Mild-Traumatic Brain Injuries, presented by Nick Mehrnoosh, MS, LMHC, MHP, and hosted by CBIRT. Register in advance.
Tuesday, April 16, 6 pm EDT: A free webinar, Concussion –Headache Types and Treatment, presented by Dr. Marie Slegr and hosted by the Canadian Concussion Centre. Register in advance.
Wednesday, April 17, 12:00 pm EDT: A webinar, Our Journey to Recognizing Brain Injury as a Chronic Condition, features John D. Corrigan, PhD, interviewed by Katherine Snedaker, LCSW, and hosted by the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA). Webinar registration is $25 for nonmembers.
Thursday, April 18, 4:00-5:00 pm EDT: Dr. Cheryl Wellington will present a free webinar, Fluid Biomarkers in Neurological Diseases, hosted by the University of Michigan Concussion Speaker Series. Register in advance.
Friday, April 19, 9 am PDT: A free webinar, Addressing Traumatic Brain Injury in the Alaskan Juvenile Justice System, presented by Sena Gilbert, M.S. CCC-SLP, CBIS, and hosted by CBIRT. Register in advance.
Thursday, April 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm EDT: A free Concussion Public Forum, How Do I Get Treatment for My Concussion?, hosted by The Canadian Concussion Centre. A dozen leading researchers and clinicians will present on various topics. Highly recommended! Register in advance.
Tuesday, April 30, 6 pm EDT: A free webinar, Whiplash and Other Spinal Injuries in Patients with Concussions, presented by Dr. Eric Massicotte, hosted by the Canadian Concussion Centre. Register in advance.
Education
Massive Open Online Course is effective at providing concussion education
Sports
National Athletic Trainers’ Association updates clinical recommendations
Pathophysiology
Study finds potential therapeutic target to combat mitochondrial dysfunction after TBI
Therapies Currently Available
Cooling therapy reduces symptom burden in adolescent concussions
Therapies & Diagnostic Tools Under Research
Branched chain amino acids may expedite concussion recovery
Mental Health
Study finds more pre-existing mental diagnoses associated with longer recovery time and higher emotional symptom burden
Youth
Concussions associated with increased risk of children developing behavioral and affective disorders
Culture
Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey: concussions under the spotlight
CTE & Neurodegeneration Issues
Increased brain size and volume may underly reduction in dementia incidence
