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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast - Best of 2024 – Part 1 of 3

In this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and eye-opening moments from our past episodes. If you’ve missed any of the crucial conversations we've had about mild traumatic brain injurie's history, concussion and CTE, this episode is your chance to catch up with all the best bits. We’ve hand-picked highlights from each theme, featuring expert guests who’ve shared their knowledge and research to shed light on the complexities of concussion and its long-term impacts.

Best of 2024: PART 1 – What is a Concussion and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

*Guest and episode number where you can find the full conversation, their social media handles and latest research.

History

- Dr Stephan Townsend, Episode 34: (05.22)

- Professor Stephan Casper, Episode 30: (10:16)

What is a Concussion

- Kristen Quigley (PhD Candidate), Episode 51: (31:45)

- Dr Katie Mitchell, Episode 33: (34:19)

- Dr Jason Tabour, Episode 52: (35:54)

- Dr Julie Stamm, Episode 28 (39:48)

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

- Dr Rowena Mobbs, Episode 24: (41:48)

- Dr Alan Pearce, Episode 21: (46:22)

- Dr Helen Murray, Episode 47: (49:20)

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Mu Yang with us. Dr. Yang is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and the Director of the Mouse Neurobehavior Core. With over 25 years of experience, she’s made significant contributions to the field of pre-clinical mouse models for human diseases and neurological disorders. In addition to her impressive academic work, Dr. Yang is known for her sharp skills as a research sleuth, uncovering inconsistencies and challenging false research. Dr Yang’s began sleuthing in 2020, and her investigative reports have led to over 100 retractions, including an entire book. Perhaps her most high-profile case was her work involving Eliezer Masliah, Lastly Dr Yang’s has published over 60 papers, which have been cited more than 8,500 times.

- Introduction About Dr Yang

- What is Research: (3:04)

- Integrity in Research (6:30)

- What is a Research Sleuth (8:11)

- Beginnings of Investigations (13:04)

- What Happens to Associated Authors (15:00)

- Research Field Set Backs (18:18)

- Examples of Research and Trust (20:46)

- Most Common Forms of Manipulation (23:18)

- Concussion Q-Collar and Sleuthing (25:30)

- Push Back to Sleuthing (30:25)

- Vison for the Future (35:25)

James Smoliga and Q-Collar Episode 40

Dr Mu Yang Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3lctnWAAAAAJ&hl=en

Mouse-ology: https://www.mouse-ology.com

Twitter/x: @mumumouse2

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we are privileged to have Dr. Jason Chan join us. Dr. Chan recently retired after a distinguished 10-year tenure as the Chief Medical Officer for the Melbourne Storm, where he oversaw the medical management of the team during an era marked by remarkable success. Under his leadership, the Storm appeared in five grand finals, securing two premierships and five minor premierships. Dr. Chan’s tenure also included overseeing nine preliminary finals and managing a total of 249 games. Despite his retirement from the role, he continues to contribute to the club as a medical consultant.

Dr. Chan holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Chief Medical Officer in the history of the Melbourne Storm. Beyond his role with the Storm, he has applied his expertise in various high-profile positions, including with the Queensland State of Origin team, the NRL Māori All Stars, and the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball team, among others. He is also the founder of the Surgical Assistants Group of Victoria.

With over 28 years of experience across multiple specialties, including general practice, orthopaedics, and general surgery, Dr. Chan is widely recognized as a highly regarded medical professional within the sporting and medical communities. His diverse experience and contributions to the field make him an invaluable asset in the areas of sports medicine and team health management.

- Background and the Role of Chief Medical Officer (1:30)

- Athlete Pre-Season/ Baseline Testing (5:30)

- Time to conduct a HIA and make a Clinical Decision on Game Day (12:22)

- Player Repour and Concussion Diagnosis (18:20)

- HIA’s and Recovery Process Post Concussion (22:50)

- Perceptions of the Media (27:00)

- Multifaceted Aspects of Culture and Public Acceptance of Concussion (30:40)

- Over Arching Message (38:00)

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