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CUBIST S9E1: Addressing Chronic PCS Symptoms with Antioxidant Therapy
In this episode of CUBIST, the hosts discuss a study titled “Changes in Resting-State Functional Connectivity and Cognitive-Affective Symptoms in Patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome Treated with N-Acetyl Cysteine” by Dr. Daniel Monti and colleagues and published in the Journal of Head Trauma and Rehabilitation in November of 2024. Article Citation: Monti, D. A., Faezeh, V., Zabrecky, G., Alizadeh, M., Wintering, N., Bazzan, A. J., Mohamed, F. B., & Newberg, A. B. (2024). Changes in Resting-State Functional Connectivity and Cognitive-Affective Symptoms in Patients With Post-Concussion Syndrome Treated With N-Acetyl Cysteine. The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation, 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000976. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000000976 Arti...
2025-02-11
23 min
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CUBIST S8E12: The Utility of Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening in Military Concussion Care
In this episode of CUBIST, the host discusses a study titled "Utility of the Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening in Military Medicine: A Systematic Review," written by Dr. Carrie Hoppes and colleagues and published in Military Medicine online in October 2024. Dr. Hoppes, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and former director of the Army Baylor University doctoral program in physical therapy, is currently a senior research scientist and a contractor at the Geneva Foundation, and she joins the podcast to discuss her group's study. Article Citation: Hoppes, C. W., Garcia de la Huerta, T., Faull, S., Weightman, M., Stojak, M., Dibble, L...
2024-12-18
15 min
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CUBIST S8E11: Measuring Reaction Time Accuracy in Military TBI Assessment Tools
In this episode of CUBIST, the host discusses a study titled “Accuracy of Reaction Time Measurement on Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metric UltraMobile," published in the journal Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology in September of 2024. Jacques Arrieux, a contractor in support of TBICoE, a research scientist at Fort Liberty, and the lead author of the study, joins the podcast. Article Citation: Arrieux, J., & Ivins, B. (2024). Accuracy of Reaction Time Measurement on Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metric UltraMobile. Archives of clinical neuropsychology: the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists, acae070. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acae070 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi...
2024-11-19
12 min
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CUBIST S8E10: Post-Traumatic Headache and Depression After Mild TBI
In this episode of CUBIST, the host discusses a study titled "Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Headache and Depression After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury," by Dr. Marissa Beal and colleagues, published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences in August 2024. Article Citation: Beal, M. L., Psoter, K. J., Bechtold, K. T., Nagpaul, V., Peters, M. E., Rao, V., Van Meter, T. E., Falk, H., Korley, F. K., & Roy, D. (2024). Relationship Between Posttraumatic Headache and Depression After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, appineuropsych20230143. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.20230143 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi...
2024-10-25
16 min
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CUBIST S8E9: Exploring Benzodiazepine Risks in Military TBI Treatment
In this episode of CUBIST, the host discusses a study titled “Prescription Patterns After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Military Service Members,” written by Lauren Earyes and her colleagues at TBICoE and published in Military Medicine in July 2024. In addition, Ms. Earyes, lead author and health systems specialist at TBICoE, joins the podcast. Article Citation: Earyes, L., Agimi, Y., & Stout, K. (2024). Benzodiazepine Prescription Patterns After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Military Service Members. Military medicine, 189(9-10), 1931–1937. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usad443 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39028226/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care provid...
2024-10-02
16 min
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CUBIST S8E8: Impact of Symptom Reporting on Sport Concussion Diagnosis
In this episode of CUBIST, the host discusses a study titled "Diagnosis of Sports-Related Concussion Using Symptom Report or Standardized Assessment of Concussion" by Dr. Kimberly Harmon and colleagues and published in JAMA Network Open in June 2024. Article Citation: Harmon, K. G., Whelan, B. M., Aukerman, D. F., Hwang, C. E., Poddar, S. K., DeLeo, A., Elkington, H. A., Garruppo, G., Holliday, M., & Bruce, J. M. (2024). Diagnosis of Sports-Related Concussion Using Symptom Report or Standardized Assessment of Concussion. JAMA network open, 7(6), e2416223. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.16223 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38861257/ CUBIST is a podcast for health...
2024-08-21
15 min
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CUBIST S8E7: Exploring Gender Differences in TBI Outcomes
In this episode of CUBIST, the host discusses a study titled "Gender Disparities in Neurobehavioral Symptoms and the Role of Post-Traumatic Symptoms in US Service Members Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury" by Dr. Ida Babakhanyan and colleagues, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in April 2024." In addition, the lead author and senior research neuropsychologist, Dr. Babakhanyan, joins the podcast. Article Citation: Babakhanyan, I., Brickell, T. A., Bailie, J. M., Hungerford, L., Lippa, S. M., French, L. M., & Lange, R. T. (2024). Gender Disparities in Neurobehavioral Symptoms and the Role of Post-Traumatic Symptoms in US Service Members Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal...
2024-07-31
17 min
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CUBIST S8E6: Evaluating Branched-Chain Amino Acids for Concussion Treatment
In this episode of CUBIST, the hosts discuss a study titled “Head Injury Treatment with Healthy and Advanced Dietary Supplements, a pilot randomized controlled trial of the tolerability, safety, and efficacy of branched chain amino acids in the treatment of concussion in adolescents and young adults.” The study was authored by Dr. Daniel Corwin and his colleagues. and was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in April of 2024. Article Citation: Corwin, D. J., Myers, S. R., Arbogast, K. B., Lim, M. M., Elliott, J. E., Metzger, K. B., LeRoux, P., Elkind, J., Metheny, H., Berg, J., Pettijohn, K., Master, C. L...
2024-06-24
17 min
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Picking Your Brain: Bridging Barriers in TBI Care - Part 2 (Ep. 14)
In this episode of Picking Your Brain, we conclude the two-part series exploring the "Improving Healthcare Engagement and Access to Optimize Long-Term Outcomes" (I-HEAL) study led by Dr. Risa Richardson at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The episode sheds light on the barriers to high-quality care for TBI patients and includes insights from a caregiver who has a personal understanding of the study's impacts. Finally, the episode details innovative solutions developed with the Department of Defense to improve healthcare engagement and long-term outcomes for service members and veterans with TBI. Listen to Part 1: https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/79486/picking-your-brain-bridging-barriers-tbi-care-part-1-ep-13 ...
2024-06-05
16 min
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CUBIST S8E5: Can blast exposure have an effect on gut health?
In this episode of CUBIST, the hosts discuss a study titled "Association of Blast Exposure and Military Breaching with Intestinal Permeability Blood Biomarkers Associated with Leaky Gut” by Qingkun Liu and colleagues and published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences in March 2024. In addition, Dr. Phil Karl joins the podcast. Dr. Karl is a government service employee serving as a nutritional physiologist with the military nutrition division at the U. S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. He is a subject matter expert in the gut microbiome, especially as related to military nutrition and performance. Article Citation: Liu, Q., Wa...
2024-05-20
22 min
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CUBIST S8E4: Can Spectral Filters be Used to Treat Persistent Photophobia and Headaches After TBI?
In this episode of CUBIST, the hosts discuss a study titled "Individualized Spectral Filters Alleviate Persistent Photophobia, Headaches, and Migraines in Active Duty Military and Veterans Following Brain Trauma" by Sandra Tosta and colleagues and published in Brain Injury in February 2024. Article Citation: Tosta, S., Ferreira, M., Lewine, J., & Anderson, A. (2024). Individualized spectral filters alleviate persistent photophobia, headaches and migraines in active duty military and Veterans following brain trauma. Brain injury, 38(3), 177–185. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2309253 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38334039/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. We di...
2024-04-30
29 min
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CUBIST S8E3: Exploring TES in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
In this episode of CUBIST, Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Kati Monti discuss a study titled “Examining the New Consensus Criteria for Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome in Community-Dwelling Older Adults” by Douglas Terry and colleagues and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in January 2024. Article Citation: Terry, D. P., Jo, J., Williams, K., Davis, P., Iverson, G. L., & Zuckerman, S. L. (2024). Examining the New Consensus Criteria for Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Journal of neurotrauma, 10.1089/neu.2023.0601. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2023.0601 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38204178/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers prod...
2024-03-26
16 min
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Picking Your Brain: Bridging Barriers in TBI Care - Part 1 (Ep. 13)
In this episode of Picking Your Brain, Department of Veterans Affairs researchers and TBICoE clinical experts discuss the “Improving Health care Engagement and Access to Optimize Long-Term Outcomes” study, or I-HEAL. The study, run by Dr. Risa Richardson at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, addresses the barriers that individuals with TBI face when accessing high-quality, evidence-based health care, highlighting the importance of collaboration between the DOD and VA. Picking Your Brain episodes interview TBI subject matter experts about everything from the latest clinical recommendations, the effects sustaining a TBI has on service members and veterans, and the loved ones who...
2024-03-18
09 min
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CUBIST S8E2: Early Intervention Treatment Strategies
In this episode of CUBIST, Dr. Keith Stuessi and Dr. Kati Monti discuss a study titled "Early Intervention Treatment in the First Two Weeks Following Concussion in Adults: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials” by Dr. Sonia Moore and colleagues and published in Physical Therapy in Sport in January 2024. Article Citation: Moore, S., Musgrave, C., Sandler, J., Bradley, B., & Jones, J. R. A. (2024). Early intervention treatment in the first 2 weeks following concussion in adults: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Physical therapy in sport: official journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine, 65, 59–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt...
2024-02-23
14 min
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CUBIST S8E1: Transforming TBI Assessment with Augmented Reality
In this episode of CUBIST, Don and Kati discuss a study entitled "Development of the Troop Readiness Evaluation with Augmented Reality Return to Duty or Troop READY Platform to Aid in the Detection and Treatment of Military Mild Traumatic Brain Injury" by Dr. Anson Rosenfeldt and colleagues and published in Military Medicine in November 2023. Article Citation: Rosenfeldt, A. B., Kaya, R. D., Owen, K., Hastilow, K., Scelina, K., Scelina, L., Miller Koop, M., Zimmerman, E., & Alberts, J. L. (2023). Development of the Troop Readiness Evaluation With Augmented Reality Return-to-Duty (Troop READY) Platform to Aid in the Detection and Treatment of Military Mi...
2024-01-17
13 min
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CUBIST S7E5: The Impact of Lifetime Blast Exposure on Neurobehavioral Outcomes Following mTBI
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...
2023-12-26
17 min
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CUBIST S7E4: Can Blast Exposure Throughout a Military Career Impact TBI Recovery?
In this episode of CUBIST, Dr. Don Marion and new host, Dr. Keith Stuessi, discuss a study entitled "Cumulative Blast Exposure During a Military Career Negatively Impacts Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury" by Dr. Jason Bailie and colleagues, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in September 2023. Dr. Bailie, a neuropsychologist at TBICoE, joins the program to discuss the study investigating the impact of cumulative blast exposure on the recovery from TBI among military personnel. Article Citation: Bailie, J., Lippa, S., Hungerford, L., French, L. M., Brickell, T. A., & Lange, R. T. (2023). Cumulative Blast Exposure During a Military Career Negatively Impacts Recovery fro...
2023-11-14
18 min
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CUBIST S7E3: TBI and Long-Term Stroke Risk in Veterans
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article “Traumatic brain injury and long-term risk of stroke among U.S. military service members," written by Andrea Schneider and her colleagues and published in the journal Stroke in August of 2023. In addition, a senior biostatistician at TBICoE, Mr. Brian Ivins, helps decipher some of the biostatistical issues that were raised by this study. Article Citation: Schneider, A. L. C., Peltz, C. B., Li, Y., Bahorik, A., Gardner, R. C., & Yaffe, K. (2023). Traumatic Brain Injury and Long-Term Risk of Stroke Among US Military Veterans. Stroke, 54(8), 2059–2068. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.042360 Article LINK...
2023-10-16
19 min
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CUBIST S7E2: Exploring Links Between Health Behaviors and TBI Recovery in Service Members
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Associations between health-related behaviors and self-reported cognitive symptoms in U.S. military personnel injured on deployment.” This article was written by Sarah Jurek and colleagues and published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research in August of 2023. Article Citation: Jurick, S. M., McCabe, C. T., Watrous, J. R., MacGregor, A. J., Walton, S. R., Stewart, I. J., Walker, L. E., & Galarneau, M. R. (2023). Associations between health-related behaviors and self-reported cognitive symptoms in U.S. military personnel injured on deployment. Journal of psychiatric research, 165, 48–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.07.001 Article LINK: https...
2023-09-12
13 min
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CUBIST S7E1: How the Glymphatic System and TBI May Impact Cognitive Function
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Associations of MRI derived glymphatic system impairment with global white matter damage and cognitive impairment in mild traumatic brain injury: A DTI-ALPS study” by Dianne Zhu Yang and colleagues and published in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in June of 2023. Article Citation: Yang, D. X., Sun, Z., Yu, M. M., Zou, Q. Q., Li, P. Y., Zhang, J. K., Wu, X., Li, Y. H., & Wang, M. L. (2023). Associations of MRI-Derived Glymphatic System Impairment With Global White Matter Damage and Cognitive Impairment in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A DTI-ALPS Stud...
2023-08-15
10 min
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CUBIST S6E10: Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Performance: Mild TBI in Service Members
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Impact of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress on Manual and Ocular Motor Performance in Service Members with a history of mild traumatic brain injury." An article written by Dr. Lars Hungerford and colleagues, published in the journal Brain Injury in May of 2023. Additionally, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lars Hungerford, a senior clinical research director at TBICoE in San Diego. Article Citation: Hungerford, L., Agtarap, S., & Ettenhofer, M. (2023). Impact of depression and post-traumatic stress on manual and oculomotor performance in service members with a history of mild TBI. Brain in...
2023-07-12
21 min
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CUBIST S6E9: Can symptom clusters provide new insights into concussion management?
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Primary and secondary risk factors associated with concussion symptom clusters in collegiate athletes: Results from the NCAA-DoD Grand Alliance Care Consortium" written by Kate Nolan and her colleagues and published in the Journal Brain Injury in April, 2023. Article Citation: Nolan, K. E., Caccese, J. B., Kontos, A. P., Buckley, T. A., Garcia, G. P., Port, N., Broglio, S. P., McAllister, T. W., McCrea, M., Pasquina, P. F., Hayes, J. P., & CARE Consortium Investigators (2023). Primary and Secondary Risk Factors Associated With Concussion Symptom Clusters in Collegiate Athletes: Results From the NC...
2023-06-14
13 min
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CUBIST S6E8: Decision-Making Tools for TBI Diagnosis in Austere Environments
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Validation of the Canadian CT Head Rule and the New Orleans Criteria for mild traumatic brain injury in Ethiopia” by Yegeta Habte and colleagues and published in World Neurotrauma in April of 2023. Article Citation: Habte, Y. W., Pajer, H. B., Abicho, T. B., Feleke, Y., Bizuneh, Y. A., Shao, B., & Spader, H. S. (2023). Validation of the Canadian CT Head Rule and the New Orleans Criteria for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Ethiopia. World neurosurgery, S1878-8750(23)00256-5. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2023.02.108 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi...
2023-05-15
11 min
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CUBIST S6E7: Mild TBI vs. Concussion: Understanding Patient Perception
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Comparison of self-reported lifetime concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries among adults,” by Jill Doherty and colleagues and published in the Journal of Brain Injury in February of 2023. Article Citation: Daugherty, J., Sarmiento, K., & Breiding, M. (2023). Comparison of self-reported lifetime concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries among adults. Brain injury, 1–8. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2023.2175909 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36760062/ 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 most r...
2023-04-19
12 min
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CUBIST S6E6: Evaluating Media Attention on CTE
CUBIST S6E6: Evaluating Media Attention on CTE In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Telling the whole story: Bibliometric network analysis to evaluate impact of media attention on chronic traumatic encephalopathy research," by Sean Eagle and Dave Okonkwo published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in January of 2023. Article Citation: Eagle, S. R., & Okonkwo, D. O. (2023). Telling the Whole Story: Bibliometric Network Analysis to Evaluate Impact of Media Attention on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Research. Journal of Neurotrauma, 40(1-2), 148–154. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2022.0266 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35929854/ CUBIST is a podcast for healthcare pr...
2023-03-16
11 min
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Brain Injury Awareness with the 19th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps (Ep. 12)
This Brain Injury Awareness Month, TBICoE Branch Chief, Capt. Scott Cota and clinical moderator Amanda Gano interview the 19th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Troy Black. The interview covers topics such as the DOD's Warfighter Brain Health Initiative, the commandant of the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 efforts, and how warfighter brain health is a key factor in the human performance of Marines. For more information on TBICoE and Brain Injury Awareness Month Activities, visit www.health.mil/BIAMonth. The views and opinions of findings and or devices discussed in this podcast are those of the host, subject...
2023-02-21
56 min
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CUBIST S6E5: Battlefield to Recovery: Combating Comorbid TBI Headaches and PTSD with CBT
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, "Cognitive behavioral therapy for veterans with comorbid post-traumatic headache and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: A randomized clinical trial" by Donald McGeary and colleagues and published in JAMA Neurology in August of 2022. Article Citation: McGeary, D. D., Resick, P. A., Penzien, D. B., McGeary, C. A., Houle, T. T., Eapen, B. C., Jaramillo, C. A., Nabity, P. S., Reed, D. E., 2nd, Moring, J. C., Bira, L. M., Hansen, H. R., Young-McCaughan, S., Cobos, B. A., Mintz, J., Keane, T. M., & Peterson, A. L. (2022). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Veterans With...
2023-02-16
14 min
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CUBIST S6E4: TBI Symptom Burden and the Importance of Early Identification for Clinical Trial Design
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Risk Factors for high symptom burden three months after traumatic brain injury and implications for clinical trial design: A TRACK-TBI study” by Nancy Temkin and colleagues, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in June of 2022. Article Citation: Temkin, N., Machamer, J., Dikmen, S., Nelson, L. D., Barber, J., Hwang, P. H., Boase, K., Stein, M. B., Sun, X., Giacino, J., McCrea, M. A., Taylor, S. R., Jain, S., Manley, G., & TRACK-TBI Investigators (2022). Risk Factors for High Symptom Burden Three Months after Traumatic Brain Injury and Implications for Clinical Trial De...
2023-01-30
12 min
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CUBIST S6E3: The Effects of Physical Exertion on Biomarker Changes
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don interview Dr. Jeff Bazarian, the principal investigator of the article, "Effects of physical exertion on early changes in blood-based brain biomarkers: implications for the acute point of care diagnosis of concussion" and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in October, 2022. Article Citation: Bazarian, J. J., Abar, B., Merchant-Borna, K., Pham, D. L., Rozen, E., Mannix, R., Kawata, K., Chou, Y., Stephen, S., & Gill, J. M. (2022). Effects of Physical Exertion on Early Changes in Blood-Based Brain Biomarkers: Implications for the Acute Point of Care Diagnosis of Concussion. Journal of neurotrauma, 10.1089/neu.2022.0267. Advance online pu...
2022-12-29
13 min
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CUBIST S6E2: Is history of mTBI linked to abnormal neuroendocrine disorder screens?
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 Trauma...
2022-11-17
14 min
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CUBIST S6E1: Clinical Benefits of Near Infrared Devices
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Clinical utility of near-infrared device in detecting traumatic intracranial hemorrhage: a pilot study toward application as an emergent diagnostic modality in a low-resource setting,” an article written by Robert Gramer and colleagues and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in August of 2022. Article Citation: Gramer, R., Shlobin, N. A., Yang, Z., Niedzwiecki, D., Haglund, M. M., & Fuller, A. T. (2022). Clinical Utility of Near-Infrared Device in Detecting Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Pilot Study toward Application as an Emergent Diagnostic Modality in a Low-Resource Setting. Journal of neurotrauma, 10.1089/neu.2021.0342. Advance online pu...
2022-10-26
15 min
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CUBIST S5E10: Bright light therapy for veterans with TBI
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Feasibility and preliminary efficacy for morning bright light therapy to improve sleep and plasma biomarkers in US veterans with TBI," by Jonathan Elliot and colleagues and published in the journal PLOS One in April of 2021. Article Citation: Elliott, J. E., McBride, A. A., Balba, N. M., Thomas, S. V., Pattinson, C. L., Morasco, B. J., Wilkerson, A., Gill, J. M., & Lim, M. M. (2022). Feasibility and preliminary efficacy for morning bright light therapy to improve sleep and plasma biomarkers in US Veterans with TBI. A prospective, open-label, single-arm trial. PloS...
2022-09-07
14 min
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CUBIST S5E9: Is there a relationship between PTSD symptoms and tinnitus severity?
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "PTSD symptoms and tinnitus severity: An analysis of veterans with post-traumatic headaches,” by John Moring and colleagues and published in the Journal of Health Psychology in March of 2022. Article Citation: Moring, J. C., Straud, C. L., Penzien, D. B., Resick, P. A., Peterson, A. L., Jaramillo, C. A., Eapen, B. C., McGeary, C. A., Mintz, J., Litz, B. T., Young-McCaughan, S., Keane, T. M., & McGeary, D. D. (2022). PTSD symptoms and tinnitus severity: An analysis of veterans with posttraumatic headaches. Health psychology: official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, Am...
2022-08-19
11 min
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CUBIST S5E8: Implementation Strategies of TBI Clinical Care Guidelines
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article entitled "Review of implementation concepts and strategies surrounding traumatic brain injury clinical care guidelines," published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in December of 2021. Article Citation: Lumba-Brown, A., Prager, E. M., Harmon, N., McCrea, M. A., Bell, M. J., Ghajar, J., Pyne, S., & Cifu, D. X. (2021). A Review of Implementation Concepts and Strategies Surrounding Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Care Guidelines. Journal of neurotrauma, 38(23), 3195–3203. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2021.0067 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34714147/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of...
2022-08-08
11 min
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Picking Your Brain: Interview with the SEAC - TBI from a joint staff perspective (Ep. 11)
In this episode of Picking Your Brain, TBICoE Branch Chief, Capt. Scott Cota and clinical moderator Amanda Gano interview the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), Ramón Colón-López. The discussion covered the health impacts of TBI and blast-related concussion stemming from the demands of combat and training. The SEAC also addresses the importance of maintaining medical readiness through education and military leadership.
2022-07-18
50 min
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CUBIST S5E7: Insomnia Trajectories After TBI
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don interview Dr. Emerson Wickwire, the principal investigator of the article, "Trajectories of insomnia and adults after traumatic brain injury," published in JAMA in January of 2022. Article Citation: Wickwire, E. M., Albrecht, J. S., Capaldi, V. F., 2nd, Jain, S. O., Gardner, R. C., Werner, J. K., Mukherjee, P., McKeon, A. B., Smith, M. T., Giacino, J. T., Nelson, L. D., Williams, S. G., Collen, J., Sun, X., Schnyer, D. M., Markowitz, A. J., Manley, G. T., Krystal, A. D., & Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (TRACK-TBI) Investigators (2022). Trajectories of...
2022-06-21
19 min
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In This Together: The Impacts of Burnout on Providers and Patients (Ep. 10)
The Military Health System recognized May as Mental Health Awareness month. This year's theme is "In This Together," which focuses on identifying, preventing, and recovering from burnout in our military medical providers and service member populations. In this episode, we talk to mental health experts about the symptom crossovers between mild TBI and burnout and how these symptoms can disguise underlying problems. In addition, this episode features interviews with TBICoE's Capt. Tricia Booker, a Licensed Certified Social Worker and TBI subject matter expert, and Dr. Nancy Skopp, a clinical psychologist from the Psychological Health Centers of Excellence. Picking Your Brain...
2022-06-08
06 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S5E6: Can low resilience after TBI affect neurobehavioral functioning?
In this episode of CUBIST, our hosts discuss the article, “Entitled low resilience following traumatic brain injury is strongly associated with poor neural behavioral functioning in U. S. military service members and veterans,” by Victoria Merit and colleagues and published in the Journal Brain Injury, February 2022. Article Citation: Merritt, V. C., Brickell, T. A., Bailie, J. M., Hungerford, L., Lippa, S. M., French, L. M., & Lange, R. T. (2022). Low resilience following traumatic brain injury is strongly associated with poor neurobehavioral functioning in U.S. military service members and veterans. Brain injury, 1–14. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2022.2034183 Article LINK: https://pubmed...
2022-05-10
15 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S5E5: Persistent TBI symptoms due to blasts
In this episode of CUBIST, our hosts discuss the article, “The Persistence of Blast-Versus Impact Induced Concussion Symptomatology Following Deployment,” an article written by Jennifer Belding and colleagues and published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation in December of 2021. Article Citation: Belding, J. N., Khokhar, B., Englert, R. M., Fitzmaurice, S., & Thomsen, C. J. (2021). The Persistence of Blast- Versus Impact-Induced Concussion Symptomology Following Deployment. The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation, 36(6), E397–E405. https://doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000000715 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34320556/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Exc...
2022-04-04
12 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S5E4: Gender differences in TBI treatment and outcomes
In this episode of CUBIST, our hosts discuss the article, “Differences between men and women in treatment and outcomes after traumatic brain injury” by Ana Mikolic and colleagues, and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in October of 2020. Don and Amanda also interview Col. Jennifer Gurney, a surgeon with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and chair of the Defense Committees on Trauma. Article Citation: Mikolić, A., van Klaveren, D., Groeniger, J. O., Wiegers, E., Lingsma, H. F., Zeldovich, M., von Steinbüchel, N., Maas, A., Roeters van Lennep, J. E., Polinder, S., & CENTER-TBI Participants and Investigators (2021). Differences betwee...
2022-03-07
16 min
TBICoE Presents:
USSOCOM and TBI (Ep. 9)
This Brain Injury Awareness Month, TBICoE Branch Chief, Capt. Scott Cota speaks with Command Chief Master Sgt. Greg Smith and Sgt. Maj. Matt Parrish, hosts of SOFcast, the official podcast of U.S. Special Operations Command, about the health impacts of TBI and blast-related concussion stemming from the demands of special operations combat and training. For more information about SOFcast and the U.S. Special Operations Command, visit Socom.mil. Picking Your Brain episodes interview TBI subject matter experts about everything from the latest clinical recommendations, the effects sustaining a TBI has on service members and veterans, and the loved...
2022-03-01
1h 16
TBICoE Presents:
Collaborating on Dizziness & Vision (Ep. 8)
This Brain Injury Awareness Month, Picking Your Brain introduces the revised Dizziness and Vision Clinical Recommendation and discusses how it helps medical providers treat overlapping symptoms associated with traumatic brain injury or TBI. In addition, this episode features special guests from both the Vision and Hearing Centers of Excellence, the Deputy Assistant Director of Research & Engineering, Brig. Gen. Katherine Simonson, and others. For more information on the Defense Health Agency's Centers of Excellence, visit www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence. Picking Your Brain episodes interview TBI subject matter experts about everything from the latest clinical recommendations, the effects sustaining a TBI...
2022-03-01
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S5E3: TBI characteristics in special operators and conventional service members
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Health conditions among Special Operations Forces versus conventional military service members of VA TBI model systems ”a study by Amanda Garcia and colleagues and published in the Journal of Head Trauma and Rehabilitation, October 2021. Article Citation: Garcia, A., Kretzmer, T. S., Dams-O'Connor, K., Miles, S. R., Bajor, L., Tang, X., Belanger, H. G., Merritt, B. P., Eapen, B., McKenzie-Hartman, T., & Silva, M. A. (2021). Health Conditions Among Special Operations Forces Versus Conventional Military Service Members: A VA TBI Model Systems Study. The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation, 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000737. Advance online public...
2022-02-11
12 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S5E2: Detecting movement differences in tactical agility tests using wearable technology
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Wearable sensors detect movement differences in the portable warrior test of tactical agility after mTBI in service members” by Oleg Favorov and colleagues, and published in Military Medicine in September of 2021 Article Citation: Favorov, O., Kursun, O., Challener, T., Cecchini, A., & McCulloch, K. L. (2021). Wearable Sensors Detect Movement Differences in the Portable Warrior Test of Tactical Agility After mTBI in Service Members. Military medicine, usab361. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usab361 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34476483/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers prod...
2022-01-13
09 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S5E1: Can a device effectively predict if CT scans are necessary while deployed?
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Accuracy of a rapid GFAP/UCH-L1 test for the prediction of intracranial injuries on head CT after mild traumatic brain injury” by Jeff Bazarian and colleagues, and published in Academic Emergency Medicine, August 2021. Article Citation: Bazarian, J. J., Welch, R. D., Caudle, K., Jeffrey, C. A., Chen, J. Y., Chandran, R., McCaw, T., Datwyler, S. A., Zhang, H., & McQuiston, B. (2021). Accuracy of a rapid glial fibrillary acidic protein/ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase L1 test for the prediction of intracranial injuries on head computed tomography after mild traumatic brain injury. Academic emer...
2021-12-06
12 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E10: Is cognitive rehab effective regardless of the number of concussions?
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Number of concussions does not affect treatment response to cognitive rehabilitation interventions following mild traumatic brain injury in military service members.” The study was authored by Anna Ord and her colleagues and was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in July 2021. Article Citation: Ord, A. S., Shura, R. D., Curtiss, G., Armistead-Jehle, P., Vanderploeg, R. D., Bowles, A. O., Kennedy, J. E., Tate, D. F., & Cooper, D. B. (2021). Number of Concussions Does Not Affect Treatment Response to Cognitive Rehabilitation Interventions Following Mild TBI in Military Service Members. Archives of clin...
2021-11-15
09 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E8: Blast-related mild TBI impacts on visual disturbances
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Blast mild traumatic brain injury is associated with increased myopia and chronic convergence insufficiency” by Francesca C. Fortenbaugh and colleagues, published in Vision Research published in May, 2021. Article Citation: Fortenbaugh, F. C., Gustafson, J. A., Fonda, J. R., Fortier, C. B., Milberg, W. P., & McGlinchey, R. E. (2021). Blast mild traumatic brain injury is associated with increased myopia and chronic convergence insufficiency. Vision research, 186, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visres.2021.04.004 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34000559/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury...
2021-09-13
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E7: Changes in brain network connections following TBI in Special Operation Forces
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and Don discuss the article, “Characterizing changes in network connectivity following chronic head trauma in Special Forces military personnel: a combined resting-fMRI and DTI study” by Allen Champagne and colleagues, published in Brain Injury in April 2021. Article Citation: Champagne, A. A., Coverdale, N. S., Ross, A., Murray, C., Vallee, I., & Cook, D. J. (2021). Characterizing changes in network connectivity following chronic head trauma in special forces military personnel: a combined resting-fMRI and DTI study. Brain injury, 35(7), 760–768. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2021.1906951. Article LINK: hhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33792439/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produc...
2021-08-09
12 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E6: TBI and the Risk of Sleep Disorder
In this episode of CUBIST, Don, and Amanda discuss the article, “Traumatic Brain Injury and Incidence Risk of Sleep Disorders in Nearly 200,000 US Veterans” written by Yue Leng and colleagues and published in Neurology in March of 2021. For more information on treating sleep disorders after TBI, check out our Sleep Clinical Recommendation at Health.mil/TBIProviders. Article Citation: Leng, Y., Byers, A. L., Barnes, D. E., Peltz, C. B., Li, Y., & Yaffe, K. (2021). Traumatic Brain Injury and Incidence Risk of Sleep Disorders in Nearly 200,000 US Veterans. Neurology, 96(13), e1792–e1799. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000011656 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33...
2021-07-06
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E5: Predictive Accuracy of TBI Screening Tools
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Predictive Accuracy of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screening, Individually and In Combination: A National Collegiate Athletic Association–Department of Defense Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium Analysis” written by Lyndsey Ferris and colleagues, and was published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine in February 2021. Article Citation: Ferris, L. M., Kontos, A. P., Eagle, S. R., Elbin, R. J., Collins, M. W., Mucha, A., Clugston, J. R., & Port, N. L. (2021). Predictive Accuracy of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 3 and Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screening, Individually and In Combin...
2021-06-03
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E4: Multidisciplinary Approaches to TBI and Psychological Care
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Efficacy of an Interdisciplinary Intensive Outpatient Program in Treating Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Conditions,” written by Thomas DeGraba and his colleagues at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, and was published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology January of 2021. Article Citation: DeGraba, T. J., Williams, K., Koffman, R., Bell, J. L., Pettit, W., Kelly, J. P., Dittmer, T. A., Nussbaum, G., Grammer, G., Bleiberg, J., French, L. M., & Pickett, T. C. (2021). Efficacy of an Interdisciplinary Intensive Outpatient Program in Treating Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Heal...
2021-05-06
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E3: Recovery Profiles After Concussion
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Recovery Profiles after Concussion Among Male Student-Athletes and Service Cadets with a Family History of Neurodegenerative Disease: Data from the NCAA-DoD CARE Consortium,” written by Adam Harrison and colleagues. The article was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in December of 2020. Article Citation: Harrison, A. T., McAllister, T., McCrea, M., Broglio, S. P., Moore, R. D., & CARE Consortium Investigators (2021). Recovery Profiles after Concussion among Male Student-Athletes and Service Cadets with a Family History of Neurodegenerative Disease: Data from the NCAA-DoD CARE Consortium. Journal of Neurotrauma, 38(4), 485–492. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2020.7386 Articl...
2021-04-08
09 min
TBICoE Presents:
PRA and Safely Returning Service Members to Duty (Ep. 7)
The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) recently revised its Progressive Return to Activity (PRA) clinical recommendation. The PRA is a step-by-step approach for primary care providers to evaluate service members who sustained a concussion, also known as a mild TBI. Health care providers can use these steps to monitor service members during recovery and guide them as they gradually return to pre-injury activities. In this episode, we feature interviews from TBICoE subject matter experts Dr. Keith Stuessi, Amanda Gano, and Dr. Adam Susmarski, team physician in the Orthopedic Sports Medicine department and medical director of the Concussion Center...
2021-03-15
13 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E2: Blast Exposure Estimators
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Development of a Blast Exposure Estimator from a DOD-Wide Survey Study on Military Service Members,” written by Lieutenant Claire M. Modica and colleagues. The article was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in November of 2020.” Article Citation: Modica, L., Egnoto, M. J., Statz, J. K., Carr, W., & Ahlers, S. T. (2021). Development of a Blast Exposure Estimator from a Department of Defense-Wide Survey Study on Military Service Members. Journal of Neurotrauma, 10.1089/neu.2020.7405. Advance online publication. Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33138683/ CUBIST is a podcast for health care provid...
2021-03-08
13 min
TBICoE Presents:
Being TBI Ready (Ep. 6)
In this episode, the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) encourages medical providers and others in the military community to 'Be TBI Ready.' This year's Brain Injury Awareness Month theme highlights the importance of being up-to-date with TBICoE's latest research, educational training, and clinical resources to assess and treat service members and veterans who have sustained a TBI. We feature interviews with Dr. Emma Gregory, TBICoE's Research Branch chief, Dr. Mark Ettenhofer, senior research neuropsychologist, and Regional Educational Coordinators Casey Becker(Landstuhl Germany), Chris Lewandoski (Fort Carson, CO.), and Kristen Benson (Fort Belvoir, VA.). Picking Your Brain episodes inte...
2021-03-01
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S4E1: Improving concussion education
In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Improving concussion education: consensus from the NCAA-Department of Defense Mind Matters Research & Education Grand Challenge.” by Emily Kroshus and her colleagues, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in September of 2020. Article Citation: Kroshus, E., Cameron, K. L., Coatsworth, J. D., D'Lauro, C., Kim, E., Lee, K., ... & Silverman, R. D. (2020). Improving concussion education: consensus from the NCAA-Department of Defense Mind Matters Research & Education Grand Challenge. British journal of sports medicine, 54(22), 1314-1320 Article LINK: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/22/1314.full.pdf CUBIST is a podcast for health care prov...
2020-12-10
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E12: Analysis of concussion assessment tools
In this episode of CUBIST, Don, and Amanda discuss the article, “Sideline Concussion Assessment: The Current State of the Art” by John Yue and colleagues, published in the journal Neurosurgery, September of 2020. Article Citation: Yue, J. K., Phelps, R., Chandra, A., Winkler, E. A., Manley, G. T., & Berger, M. S. (2020). Sideline Concussion Assessment: The Current State of the Art. Neurosurgery, 87(3), 466–475. https://doi.org/10.1093/neuros/nyaa022 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32126135/ 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 (TBI) most r...
2020-11-25
08 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E110: Relationships and a First Season Review
In 2016, DVBIC started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit https://dvbic.dcoe.mil.
2020-11-10
24 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E107: Art as Self-Care for Caregivers
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
33 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E205: Irritability and Anger
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
15 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E204: Pathway of Care / The Caregiver Journey Map
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
17 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E203: Sleep Issues and TBI / Women and TBI
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
18 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E202: Advocating For Your Loved Ones / What Doctors Want You To Know
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
26 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E201: Caregivers Helping Caregivers: Lee Woodruff and Jasmin Blair
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
29 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E109: VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance and Talking to Kids About TBI
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
35 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E108: Driving after TBI and Cristabelle Braden
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
18 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E106: Caregiver Study and Brain Injury Awareness Month
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
20 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E105: Substance Use and TBI
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
27 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E104: Medical Foster Homes and Cognitive Rehabilitation
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
34 min
TBICoE Presents:
TBI Family - E103: Veterans Affairs Respite Program and a ‘Battle Buddy’ Caregiver
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
21 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E102: Balance and Mantrams
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
24 min
TBICoE Presents:
The TBI Family - E101
In 2016, TBICoE started “The TBI Family,” a podcast focused on TBI caregivers and their loved ones. Each episode gives caregivers information on the TBI research, easy-to-use tools to aid in recovery, and available Department of Defense programs for both those living with TBI and their families. The TBI Family podcast also offers training and techniques to help caregivers manage their self-care. For more information, visit Health.mil/TBICoE.
2020-11-09
32 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E11: Lasting consequences of concussion on the aging brain
In this episode of CUBIST, Don and Amanda discuss the article, “Lasting consequences of concussion on the aging brain: Findings from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging” published in the Journal of Neuroimage in July of 2020. Article Citation: June, D., Williams, O. A., Huang, C. W., An, Y., Landman, B. A., Davatzikos, C., ... & Beason-Held, L. L. (2020). Lasting consequences of concussion on the aging brain: Findings from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Neuroimage, 221, 117182. Article LINK: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811920306686 CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. We d...
2020-09-29
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E10: Self-Reported TBI Symptoms During Deployment
In this episode of CUBIST, Don and Amanda discuss the article, “Self-Reported Concussion Symptomology during Deployment: Differences as a Function of Injury Mechanism and Low-Level Blast Exposure” published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in May of 2020. Article Citation: Belding, J. N., Fitzmaurice, S., Englert, R. M., Koenig, H. G., Thomsen, C. J., & Olaghere da Silva, L. U. (2020). Self-Reported Concussion Symptomology during Deployment: Differences as a Function of Injury Mechanism and Low-Level Blast Exposure. Journal of Neurotrauma. DOI: 10.1089/neu.2020.6997. Article LINK: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32368945 CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of E...
2020-08-25
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E9: Sleep-Wake Disturbances and TBI Recovery
In this episode of CUBIST, Don and Amanda discuss the article, “The Prevalence and Stability of Sleep-Wake Disturbance and Fatigue Throughout the First Year After Traumatic Brain Injury” published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in May of 2020. Article Citation: Saksvik, S. B., Karaliute, M., Kallestad, H., Follestad, T., Asarnow, R., Vik, A., Håberg, A. K., Skandsen, T., & Olsen, A. (2020). The Prevalence and Stability of Sleep-Wake Disturbance and Fatigue throughout the First Year after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma, 10.1089/neu.2019.6898. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2019.6898 Article LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32460623/ TBICoE’s Management of Slee...
2020-07-17
12 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E8: Sleep Disturbances and TBI Recovery
In this special episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and special guests Dr. Joanne Gold and Stacey Harcum, talk about the newly revised clinical recommendation "Sleep Disturbances Following Concussion/mTBI: Guidance for the Primary Care Manager in Deployed and Non-Deployed Settings." The new Sleep Clinical Recommendation can be found here: Health.mil/TBIProviders 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to Health.mil/TBICoE or email us at dha...
2020-07-01
07 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E7: Neuroendocrine Function And Associated Mental Health Outcomes Following Mild TBI
In this episode of CUBIST, Don and Amanda discuss the article, “Neuroendocrine function and associated mental health outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury in OEF-deployed service members.” Article Citation: Ciarlone, S. L., Statz, J. K., Goodrich, J. A., Norris, J. N., Goforth, C. W., Ahlers, S. T., & Tschiffely, A. E. (2020). Neuroendocrine function and associated mental health outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury in OEF-deployed service members. Journal of neuroscience research, 98(6), 1174–1187. 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 (TBI) most relevant to patien...
2020-06-09
09 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E6: Alterations in plasma microRNA and protein levels in veterans with chronic TBI
In this episode of CUBIST, Don and Amanda discuss the article, “Alterations in plasma microRNA and protein levels in War Veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury.” Article Citation: Ghai, V., Fallen, S., Baxter, D., Scherler, K., Kim, T. K., Zhou, Y., ... & Cook, D. G. (2020). Alterations in plasma microRNA and protein levels in War Veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury. Journal of neurotrauma 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, incl...
2020-05-14
09 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E5: Delayed Clinic Visits Following Concussion and Association to Recovery
In this episode of CUBIST, Don and new host Amanda Gano discuss the article, “Association of time since injury to the first clinic visit with recovery following concussion.” Article Citation: Kontos, A. P., Jorgensen-Wagers, K., Trbovich, A. M., Ernst, N., Emami, K., Gillie, B., ... & Collins, M. W. (2020). Association of Time Since Injury to the First Clinic Visit With Recovery Following Concussion. JAMA Neurology. 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clin...
2020-04-20
08 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E4: Expedited Symptom Resolution After A Concussion
On this episode of CUBIST, Don discusses the article entitled “Use of the Progressive Return to Activity Guidelines may expedite symptom resolution after concussion for active duty Military” with lead author, Dr. Jason Bailie. The study was published in the December 2019 issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reference Citation: Bailie, J. M., Remigio-Baker, R. A., Cole, W. R., McCulloch, K. L., Ettenhofer, M. L., West, T., ... & Mullins, L. (2019). Use of the Progressive Return to Activity Guidelines May Expedite Symptom Resolution After Concussion for Active Duty Military. The American journal of sports medicine, 47(14), 3505-3513. CUBIST is a podcast for heal...
2020-03-30
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
TBI Caregivers (Ep. 4)
On the final episode of Picking Your Brain, we sit down with TBICoE Division Chief Navy Captain Scott Pyne about the great work the center is doing and his vision for the organization. We will also hear from caregivers and others who experience TBI along with the service member or veteran. Episodes of Picking Your Brain will be released weekly during March as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM) and focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the loved ones who support their recovery process. For...
2020-03-23
14 min
TBICoE Presents:
Exploring DVBIC's Mission - Part 2 (Ep. 3)
In part two, we focus on the center's impact on clinical care and the education of medical providers, service members, and veterans with the central aim to return those who have sustained a TBI to the highest level of function possible. This episode features interviews from TBI subject matter experts who are on the front lines to better understand the issues that contribute to TBI. Episodes of Picking Your Brain will be released weekly during March as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM) and focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained...
2020-03-18
08 min
TBICoE Presents:
Exploring DVBIC's Mission - Part 1 (Ep. 3)
In this two-part episode, we’ll discuss the center’s Research Branch and their clinical investigation into the effects of TBI on service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers. Part one will cover both center-generated and congressionally mandated research. This episode will feature interviews from TBI subject matter experts who are on the front lines to better understand the issues that contribute to TBI. Episodes of Picking Your Brain will be released weekly during March as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM) and focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI...
2020-03-16
13 min
TBICoE Presents:
Active-Duty Service Members & TBI (Ep. 1)
In this episode of Picking Your Brain, we look at the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) on active-duty service members. We also identify the signs and symptoms of TBI and talk about the risks of sustaining a TBI while in combat and training environments. We feature interviews with Neuroscience Clinician, Dr. Joanne Gold, and the Chief of Clinical Practice and Clinical Recommendations Dr. Gary McKinney from the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center or DVBIC. Also, U.S. Marine Captain, Will Greeson, shares his TBI story. For more information about BIAM and podcast release dates, visit TBICoE’s website. We...
2020-03-02
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
Veterans & TBI (Ep. 2)
In this episode of Picking Your Brain, we discuss veterans who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the effect this injury has on the veteran population and their families. We also interview Dr. Joel Scholten, National Director for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Linda Picon, senior consultant for rehabilitation and prosthetics services from the Veterans Health Administration. Episodes of Picking Your Brain will be released weekly during March as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM) and focus on military and civilian medical providers, active-duty service members, and veterans who have sustained a TBI, as well as the...
2020-03-02
14 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E3: Injuries associated with electric-powered bikes and scooters
In this episode of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article, “Injuries associated with electric-powered bikes and scooters: Analysis of US consumer product data” Article Citation: DiMaggio, C. J., Bukur, M., Wall, S. P., Frangos, S. G., & Wen, A. Y. (2019). Injuries associated with electric-powered bikes and scooters: Analysis of US consumer product data. Injury Prevention, injuryprev-2019-043418. https://doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043418 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tool...
2020-02-19
08 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E2: Influences of Chronic Cigarette Smoking on Neurocognitive Recovery after TBI
In this episode of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article, “The Influence of Chronic Cigarette Smoking on Neurocognitive Recovery after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury” Reference Citation: Durazzo, T. C., Abadjian, L., Kincaid, A., Bilovsky-Muniz, T., Boreta, L., & Gauger, G. E. (2013). The influence of chronic cigarette smoking on neurocognitive recovery after mild traumatic brain injury. Journal of neurotrauma, 30(11), 1013-1022. 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to Heal...
2020-01-06
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S3E1: Suicide and TBI Among Veterans Seeking VA Health Care
In the first episode of the third season of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article, “Suicide and Traumatic Brain Injury Among Individuals Seeking Veterans Health Administration Services Between Fiscal Years 2006 and 2015.” Reference Citation: Hostetter, T. A., Hoffmire, C. A., Forster, J. E., Adams, R. S., Stearns-Yoder, K. A., & Brenner, L. A. (2019). Suicide and traumatic brain injury among individuals seeking Veterans Health Administration services between fiscal years 2006 and 2015. The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation, 34(5), E1-E9. CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brai...
2019-12-19
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E9: Characterizing symptoms of TBI in survivors of intimate partner violence
In season two, episode nine of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article, "Characterizing symptoms of traumatic brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence.” Reference Citation: Smirl, J. D., Jones, K. E., Copeland, P., Khatra, O., Taylor, E. H., & Van Donkelaar, P. (2019). Characterizing symptoms of traumatic brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence. Brain injury, 33(12), 1529-1538. 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to Health.mi...
2019-10-25
12 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E8: Inflammatory markers as a predictor of symptom recovery after TBI
On this episode of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article, "Acute elevation of serum inflammatory markers predicts symptom recovery after concussion" Reference Citation: Acute elevation of serum inflammatory markers predicts symptom recovery after concussion. Morgan E. Nitta, Jonathan Savitz, Lindsay D. Nelson, T. Kent Teague, James B. Hoelzle, Michael A. McCrea, Timothy B. Meier. Neurology Jul 2019, 93 (5) e497-e507; DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000007864 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools...
2019-09-25
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E7: Change in headache suffering and predictors following mTBI
On this episode of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article entitled “Change in headache suffering and predictors of headache following mild traumatic brain injury. A population-based, controlled, longitudinal study with 12 months follow‐up" which was recently published in the Journal of Neurotrauma by Lena H. Nordhaug and colleagues from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to Health.mil/TBIC...
2019-08-28
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E6: Statin use in dementia patients
On this episode of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article, "Association Between Statin Use and Risk of Dementia After a Concussion." 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to Health.mil/TBICoE or email us at dha.TBICoEinfo@mail.mil. The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an...
2019-08-19
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E5: Profile-based models for sports concussions
On this episode of CUBIST, Betsy and Don discuss the article, "Sport-related concussion clinical profiles: Clinical characteristics, targeted treatments, and preliminary evidence." 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to Health.mil/TBICoE or email us at dha.TBICoEinfo@mail.mil. The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an...
2019-08-19
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E4: Standard post-mTBI symptom tools and detecting impairments post-injury
Don and Betsy discuss the article, "Persistent impairment based symptoms post mild traumatic brain injury: Does a standard symptom scale detect them?" 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 (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to Health.mil/TBICoE or email us at dha.TBICoEinfo@mail.mil. The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an...
2019-08-19
09 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E3: Sleep disturbances following TBI
Don and Betsy discuss the article "Efficacy of melatonin for sleep disturbance following traumatic brain injury: A randomized controlled trial." CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to dvbic.dcoe.mil or email us at dha.DVBICinfo@mail.mil The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an official Department...
2019-08-19
08 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E2: TBI, Athletic Trainers, and Girls’ High School Soccer and Basketball
Don and Betsy discuss the article "Injuries in Girls’ Soccer and Basketball: A Comparison of High Schools with and without Athletic Trainers CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to dvbic.dcoe.mil or email us at dha.DVBICinfo@mail.mil The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and subject matter experts. They should not be construed as an of...
2019-08-19
10 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S2E1: Football Helmet Safety Ratings and Risk of Concussion
To kick off the second season, Betsy and Don discuss the article "Making Football Safer: Assessing the Current National Football League Policy on the Type of Helmets Allowed on the Playing Field. CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including clinical tools, go to dvbic.dcoe.mil or email us at dha.DVBICinfo@mail.mil The views, opinions and/or findings contained in this podcast are those of the host and...
2019-08-19
11 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S1E11: Effect of Memantine on Moderate TBI
Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss whether a drug known for treating Alzheimer’s, which may have some neuroprotective effects, could improve short-term neurological function in patients with moderate TBI. Publication: Mokhtari, M., Nayeb-Aghaei, H., Kouchek, M., Miri, M.M., Goharani, R., Amoozandeh, A., Akhavan Salamat, S., Sistanizad, M. (2017). Effect of Memantine on Serum Levels of Neuron-Specific Enolase and on the Glasgow Coma Scale in Patients With Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1002/jcph.980 PubMed link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28724200 CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by...
2019-08-19
06 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S1E10: Sport-related Concussion and NCATs
Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss the use of neurocognitive assessment tests following sport-related concussions. Publication: Alsalaheen, B., Stockdale, K., Pechumer, D., Broglio, S.P., & Marchetti, G.F. (2017). A Comparative Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Concussion on a Computerized Neurocognitive Test and Self-Reported Symptoms. Journal of Athletic Training, 52(9): 834-846. doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-52.7.05 Journal link: natajournals.org/doi/full/10.4085…062-6050-52.7.05 CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain injury (TBI) most relevant to patient care. For more about TBI, including cl...
2019-08-19
06 min
TBICoE Presents:
CUBIST S1E9: Sport Concussion and Neuroimaging
Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss neuroimaging evidence of altered brain structure and function in concussed athletes with longer recovery times. Publication discussed: Churchill, N.W., Hutchison, M.G., Richards, D., Leung, G., Graham, S.J., & Schweizer, T.A. (2017). Neuroimaging of sport concussion: persistent alterations in brain structure and function at medical clearance. Scientific Reports 7, article number 8297. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-07742-3 Nature publications link: www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-07742-3 CUBIST is a podcast for health care providers produced by the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. We discuss the latest research on traumatic brain...
2019-08-19
07 min