Concussion Update Newsletter
See below for previous editions.
Our biweekly Concussion Update newsletter provides thoughtful synopses of new research, news related to concussions, listings of free webinars, and calls for study participants for research.
Performance on mobile games linked to cognitive function (9/26/19 newsletter)
A new treatment may reduce post-traumatic epilepsy, pesticide fumigation is the likely cause of brain injuries in diplomats stationed in Cuba, CBD survey indicates pain reduction.
New tech for TBI care and prevention (9/19/19 newsletter)
New online guidelines for physicians (and families) for concussion management for youth age 5-18, improving CBD uptake, tau and late-onset psychosis, beekeeping as therapy for veterans, the danger of side impacts to the head.
Athletes and CTE (9/12/19 newsletter)
Testosterone and head trauma, low-intensity exercise after a concussion, a diet of junk food caused brain atrophy, females at higher risk for a neck injury.
School "Concussion Champion" toolkit (9/5/19 newsletter)
Girls taken to specialty care later than boys, high school football team wins state title without tackling in practice, Mayo Clinic doctors guide to CBD.
Best therapies for post-concussion syndrome in children and adolescents (8/29/19 newsletter)
Best therapies for children and adolescents with post-concussion syndrome, pop star Kiesza returns from a concussion, CBD and the blood-brain barrier.
Telemedicine for concussions (8/22/19 newsletter)
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia helps adolescents with post-concussion syndrome (PCS), four prevalent visions dysfunctions after TBI, girls soccer and concussion.
Dancing helps TBI recovery (8/15/19 newsletter)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps youth with post-concussion syndrome, American Ninja Warrior’s concussion journey, cannabis (and in particular THC) reduces pain, cranial therapy found to be a safe treatment, the effects of repetitive hits on the mid-brain.
Cannabis and Med students (8/8/19 newsletter)
Medical cannabis coursework for medical students, headgear reduces lacrosse concussions, magnetic stimulation therapy shows promise for traumatic brain injury, the role of counseling in concussion recovery.
Sleep quality can predict concussion recovery (8/1/19 newsletter)
Visual training exercises improve cognitive function, hearing deficits after concussion, men & women’s social functioning after TBI, and more.
Cranial therapy can compliment vision therapy (7/25/19 newsletter)
Cranial therapy can compliment vision therapy, Queer Eye “hero” and veteran opens up about TBI, more sports experience correlated with less severe concussion effects, nose-to-brain CBD gel, and more.
Concussions' effect on employment (7/18/19 newsletter)
Concussions’ effect on employment, cognitive behavioral therapy helps adolescents’ sleep, HBOT may soon be available to veterans in NC, a TBI cannabis primer for physicians.
Light therapy a potential treatment for probable CTE symptoms (7/11/19 newsletter)
Research on light therapy as a potential treatment for probable CTE symptoms, sleep app for people with concussions, women’s soccer and concussions, vestibular rehabilitation for veterans, new sport sidelines “Concussion Check” protocol.
Cannabis and Sleep Research (7/3/19 newsletter)
Cannabis and sleep research, Return to Work guideline, alternative treatments for veterans in Florida, proposed new baseball rules, managing mental health, stunt performers concussion risks, women and intimate partner violence, and more.
Utah concussion clinic booked with Dutch patients (6/27/19 newsletter)
Utah concussion clinic booked with Dutch patients, cannabinoids may change neurogenesis, 6-week rehab improves occupational performance of young people, genetics affect veterans with blast exposure, and more.
Xenon gas improves cognitive function (6/20/19 newsletter)
Xenon gas improves cognitive function; women mountain bikers sustain 3X more concussions; mixed martial arts to study CBD; more difficulty perceiving speech in noisy places; and more.
Family psychiatric history a risk factor for PCS (6/13/19 newsletter)
Medical cannabis for pain; youth concussion management team effective; veterans with concussions worsen over time; new Return to Learn protocols.
Melatonin helps concussion outcomes (6/6/19 newsletter)
Three former football players sue UCLA, cannabinoids significantly reduce pain; UI doctors test hormone levels; United States Army is developing smart helmets; melatonin helps concussion outcomes; and more.
NFL & NFLPA to research cannabinoid therapy (5/30/19 newsletter)
NFL & NFLPA to research cannabinoid therapy; sleep crucial factor in recovery time; inflammatory biomarkers; online course for coaches; veterans with mTBI and PTSD benefit from CPT therapy; and more.
1 in 6 concussed youth get a second concussion within 2 years (5/23/19 Newsletter)
New potential diagnostic technique for post-concussion syndrome; free rehab program for veterans, 48% of scooter injuries involve the head; proposed head injury substitute rule has flaw that may endanger players.
NCAA Div 1 athletes put the needs of the team over their health (5/16/19 newsletter)
Crowdfunding for safer helmets; when to return to sport; psychological resilience as a post-concussion syndrome indicator; abnormal levels of gamma waves in veterans with persistent concussion symptoms; TBI patients treated with acupuncture had lower dementia rates in the long-term; beautiful brain podcast about CTE.