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Explaining the Myths and the Myth-Makers Behind the Concussion Protocol

Concussion Protocols are rooted in a series of medical myths: the “best treatment” for a Concussion is recognition, rest, time, symptom reduction, second-hit avoidance, information, and certainty that most concussions heal on their own. So, just give them time. This medical negligence allows too many victims of brain wounds to slowly atrophy and die of complications attributable to untreated wounds to the brain. Read More
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Concussion: Brain Wounding Typically Not Treated

Every person with a Concussion has a right to be told that a safe and effective treatment exist to help heal the brain wound. Hoping a Concussion Protocol will somehow allow a brain wound to heal borders on medical negligence.

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Brain Science: Election Day +2, 2024 Personal, Congressional, and National Accountability

this isn’t about politics, though nothing these days seems to be free of tough choices amidst competing interests and “truth.” This is a reflection on choices we as a country face with respect to medicine, specifically brain wounds, mental health, and modern alternatives and supplements to standards of care that are outdated. Consider: Compared to most of medicine, Brain Science is in its infancy. A quick review of the historical record shows the recent rush of new science.

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