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Listener spotlight #7 featuring Keith Shireman
We all work as a team – Bhojani and Ott Interview 234
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Dr. Ott and Dr. Bhojani were key in getting the Sports Neuropsychology Society to come to Houston to host the annual conference. they speak briefly about why they choose to support the society and how doctors need to work as part of a team for concussion management.
Dr. Bhojani
Email Me: Jeremy Jackson
X2 Biosytems Interview with John Ralston 233
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John Ralston says we know enough to start doing something. We do not need to wait until we know everything before we begin implementing protective measures they may lead to CTE. We did not have to wait until we had all the data from the highway departments to know that seat belts save lives, nor do we need to wait to begin preventing brain trauma. Thank you Grant Beaman for serving our country and protecting our freedom.
Gender differences in Concussion with Donna Broshek 232
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Donna Broshek has been researching different theories on why the female concussions patients in general take a day longer to heal and report more symptoms. Here Cat McGill interviews here to find out a little more.
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CTE Debate Dr. Robert Cantu and William Barr 230
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Is CTE real? Is it really all true what you see in the media? Experts Robert Cantu and William Barr debate the points at the Sports Neuropsychology Society 4th Annual Conference.
Cathy Supak – LS 6
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Listener Spotlight #6 features Cathy Supak
found out her Top Secret job is joining the PISD sports medicine team
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Listener Spotlights will all have the same format. 10 – 30 minutes for you to share your story using the following questions as a guide:
Years in the profession:
How did you learn about athletic training:
What is your Athletic Trainer story
Tell us about the worst injury you have dealt with:
Tell us your most memorable moment as an AT:
What life lesson have you learned:
Give one piece of advice to Athletic Trainers:
Which three people would you like to thank and why:
Drugs and Concussions 229
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Dr. David Brody is sometimes labeled as a cowboy because he tends to be liberal with prescribing drugs that will help manage concussions. This was a great question and answer session for using drugs to help with neurological issues
Genetics Epigenetics and Neuroplasticity 228
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One would think a geneticist would be pretty dry, but Dr. Jim Hudziak is quite funny and helps make genetics relating to sports concussions a lot easier to understand. Genetics are a much bigger factor when you are younger than when you are an adult in determining who you are and what you do.
SNS Presidential Address 227
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Dr. Reuben Echemendia has seen great growth of the Sports Neuropsychology Society conference and is pleased with the quality of content and participation. I encourage you to follow them on twitter and check out their conference when they are in your area.
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Carlos Presas LS 5
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Listener Spotlight #5 features Carlos Presas. This is a chance to get to know other athletic trainers that make up the Sports Medicine Broadcast and hear their story.
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Listener Spotlights will all have the same format. 10 – 30 minutes for you to share your story using the following questions as a guide:
Years in the profession:
How did you learn about athletic training:
What is your Athletic Trainer story
Tell us about the worst injury you have dealt with:
Tell us your most memorable moment as an AT:
What life lesson have you learned:
Give one piece of advice to Athletic Trainers:
Which three people would you like to thank and why: