Brain Trauma

Traumatic Brain Injury

Are We Taking Concussions Too Seriously?

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on December 11, 2017

Taking "a hard hit" is a sign of toughness. But is pulling yourself out of action still seen as "weakness?" Dr. Harry Kerasidis explains why concussions deserve our attention.

Taking "a hard hit" is a sign of toughness. But is pulling yourself out of action still seen as "weakness?" Dr. Harry Kerasidis explains why concussions deserve our attention.

You may be aware of concussions, but is your understanding based on fact or fiction?

Memory

Rebuilding the Brain From Concussions

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on March 24, 2017

Don't settle for "take two and call me in the morning." The brain responds well when we treat it well. Here's how to get those neurons firing on all cylinders.

Don't settle for "take two and call me in the morning." The brain responds well when we treat it well. Here's how to get those neurons firing on all cylinders.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Rest or No Rest After a Concussion?

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on December 22, 2016

New research may confuse long-held beliefs of how to recover from a concussion. Here's the key, along with need-to-know answers to commonly asked questions about concussions.

New research may confuse long-held beliefs of how to recover from a concussion. Here's the key, along with need-to-know answers to commonly asked questions about concussions.

Traumatic Brain Injury

The Best Advice For Handling Concussions

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on November 23, 2016

Concussion misinformation continues in the sports world. So, I asked athletic trainers, who assess / treat concussions daily, to offer their top tips, along with a few of my own.

Concussion misinformation continues in the sports world. So, I asked athletic trainers, who assess / treat concussions daily, to offer their top tips, along with a few of my own.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A Presidential Headache: The Concussion Generation

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on October 12, 2016

The massive numbers of concussions are adding up to a generation of mental health problems. An opportunity awaits the next president, and ironically, it's not that expensive.

The massive numbers of concussions are adding up to a generation of mental health problems. An opportunity awaits the next president, and ironically, it's not that expensive.

Traumatic Brain Injury

View Concussion as a “Brain Sprain”

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on September 20, 2016

Defining concussions gets a variety of answers, so neurologist Harry Kerasidis outlines the brain injury and symptoms, by comparing it to the common ankle sprain.

Defining concussions gets a variety of answers, so neurologist Harry Kerasidis outlines the brain injury and symptoms, by comparing it to the common ankle sprain.

Traumatic Brain Injury

10 Concussion Safety Tips for Fall-Winter Student-Athletes

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on August 30, 2016

For parents, school official and counselors, it's time to ask, what do I "need to know" about concussions going into this Fall / Winter sports season? Here's a starting point.

For parents, school official and counselors, it's time to ask, what do I "need to know" about concussions going into this Fall / Winter sports season? Here's a starting point.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Rugby Returns to the Games with New Concussion Risk, Respect

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on July 29, 2016

America's fastest-growing sport, Rugby, returns to the Olympics, bringing inherent concussion risk along with a "healthy respect" for how the game handles concussions.

America's fastest-growing sport, Rugby, returns to the Olympics, bringing inherent concussion risk along with a "healthy respect" for how the game handles concussions.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Brain Drain: Breaking Down the Concussion Injury

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on May 18, 2016

What neurological changes occur when the brain encounters force?

What neurological changes occur when the brain encounters force?

Traumatic Brain Injury

Put the “Student” First in Student-Athlete Concussion Care

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on April 14, 2016

Concussions and the classroom: Is it OK to send an injured student-athlete back to school? We need to re-orient our priority for a safe, effective "return-to-learn."

Concussions and the classroom: Is it OK to send an injured student-athlete back to school? We need to re-orient our priority for a safe, effective "return-to-learn."

Traumatic Brain Injury

Sleep, Lifestyle Factors Affect Concussion Risk, Recovery

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on April 4, 2016

Post-concussion recovery guidelines include "relative rest;" Plus to understand how concussions affect sleep, you have to look at all 5 factors that affect risk and recovery.

Post-concussion recovery guidelines include "relative rest;" Plus to understand how concussions affect sleep, you have to look at all 5 factors that affect risk and recovery.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Balancing Precarious Emotions in Sport Concussion Protocols

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on March 7, 2016

Identifying emotional health during concussion baseline tests may not be expected. But they should be. Using unique "facial affect" recognition, we can help avoid major drama.

Identifying emotional health during concussion baseline tests may not be expected. But they should be. Using unique "facial affect" recognition, we can help avoid major drama.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Demystifying Sport Concussion Baseline Testing

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on December 8, 2015

While the controversial movie "Concussion" draws attention, one important preseason test plays an important supporting role. Here's the bottom line on baseline testing.

While the controversial movie "Concussion" draws attention, one important preseason test plays an important supporting role. Here's the bottom line on baseline testing.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Three Brain Doctors Expose “Untold Story” in “Concussion"

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on November 17, 2015

As audiences worldwide examine the film’s controversial CTE topic, Drs. Daniel G. Amen, Theodore Henderson and Harry Kerasidis, point to advanced treatments and tools available now to battle the brain injury epidemic.

As audiences worldwide examine the film’s controversial CTE topic, Drs. Daniel G. Amen, Theodore Henderson and Harry Kerasidis, point to advanced treatments and tools available now to battle the brain injury epidemic.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Why 'More Research Needed' May Be a Concussion Cop Out

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on November 6, 2015

People may dismiss concussions as the great unknown but much is known. We can create advanced tools and practical protocols for concussion management.

People may dismiss concussions as the great unknown but much is known. We can create advanced tools and practical protocols for concussion management.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Two Low-Cost Ways to Avoid High-Cost Concussion Challenge

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on October 6, 2015

Concussions are costing millions of dollars in research, treatment and prevention. Unfortunately, they can also cost lives. Here are two simple, low-tech, low-cost ways to get our heads in the game.

Concussions are costing millions of dollars in research, treatment and prevention. Unfortunately, they can also cost lives. Here are two simple, low-tech, low-cost ways to get our heads in the game.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Concussion care coming to a clinic near you

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on August 13, 2015

While concussions flash across our screens every day, the industry is catching up to the vast consumer demand for education and tools to apply on youth and high school athletic sports. However, a new trend has been developed which would create a win-win situation for the concussed individual and healthcare provider.

While concussions flash across our screens every day, the industry is catching up to the vast consumer demand for education and tools to apply on youth and high school athletic sports. However, a new trend has been developed which would create a win-win situation for the concussed individual and healthcare provider.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Breaking The Bystander Effect in Sports Concussions

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on July 24, 2015

We witness concussions frequently, yet from the sidelines and stands, we may gasp or cringe. It's the "Bystander Effect," that has people stunned when someone yells, "call 911!"

We witness concussions frequently, yet from the sidelines and stands, we may gasp or cringe. It's the "Bystander Effect," that has people stunned when someone yells, "call 911!"

Traumatic Brain Injury

New Trends Show “Real Progress” for Concussion Care

Harry Kerasidis M.D. on May 27, 2015

Concussion safety isn't moving fast enough on most sports levels, so leagues, states -- even countries -- are stepping in to step up concussion education, baseline testing, and related recovery protocols. It's a new era of governing concussion safety.

Concussion safety isn't moving fast enough on most sports levels, so leagues, states -- even countries -- are stepping in to step up concussion education, baseline testing, and related recovery protocols. It's a new era of governing concussion safety.