Check out our latest paper from TRACK-TBI, examining follow up rates in mTBI patients presenting to the ED. 1 in 2 participants who reported "I don't need follow up care" had poor clinical outcomes at 6- and 12-months post-injury @Pitt_NCTC@PittNeurosurg
🚨UPMC Concussion Program #Neuropsychology#Fellowship is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2027 training cycle. Application deadline 12/1/24 🗓️Follow link for more information➡️
https://t.co/pfiYV6PdLa
We had a blast last night at the @rbfamfoundation Pickle for a Purpose! Thank you for a great event and all you do to support the @UPMC_Concussion program, clinical care, and research.
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The 2024 TREAT Sport-Related Concussion Conference was a huge success!
Thank you to the 240 professionals and students/trainees from 7 countries and 32 states that came together April 20-21 to discuss advances in concussion clinical care and research! (1/2)
Speaker Spotlight! Julia Kofler, MD
We are excited to have Dr. Kofler discuss the future of brain health with the University of Pittsburgh Brain Bank at the TREAT Sport-Related Concussion Conference on Saturday, April 20th.
Registration link in bio. We hope to see you there!
Speaker Spotlight! Micky Collins, Ph.D.
We are excited for Dr. Collins to present updates and new evidence on concussion clinical profiles at the TREAT Sport-Related Concussion Conference on Saturday, April 20th.
Registration link in bio. We hope to see you there!
Register now to receive discounted registration! Rates will increase on February 3rd.
For more information about the TREAT Sport-related Concussion Conference, including the call for abstracts, program, speakers, hotels, and more, please follow the link in our bio!
Don’t miss out, make sure to register early! In-person space is limited to the first 200 attendees.
Link in bio!
We are excited to share evidence-based advances in clinical care and research in sport-related concussion and brain health from an outstanding panel of speakers.
🗓️Only 2 weeks until our #Neuropsychology#Fellowship application deadline!
Email Fellowship Director Dr Nate Kegel ([email protected]) with questions, application material
Follow link for more info👇
https://t.co/SjFAhUvyAG
Save the date!
Targeted Rehabilitation and Evidence-based Active Treatments (TREAT) for Sport-Related Concussion – conference in Pittsburgh, PA hosted by the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Registration information coming soon!
Great discussion between @UPMCSportsMed Concussion Program Director Dr. Micky Collins and @PeterAttiaMD covering everything from the neurometabolic cascade to recent advances in concussion evaluation and treatment
https://t.co/d8HkraEQ9C
Earlier this month Dr. Bindal Mehmel and Dr. Christopher Burley, Neuropsychologist Fellows from @UPMC_Concussion helped us kick off #NATM23 with a great discussion on Concussion Pathways and the role of inter professional collaboration for effective concussion management!
31% of athletes experiences symptom provocation during computerized neurocognitive testing after a concussion, but symptom provocation isn't related to worse neurocognitive outcomes. It is associated with an increase in vestibular/ocular motor symptoms.https://t.co/pjpMf3Dkx5
🚨 Application deadline extended 🚨
Seeking applicants for a 2-year neuropsychology fellowship
• Submit your CV to apply
• Interview virtually or at INS
• Fellows can become board-eligible in clinical neuropsychology
See below for more information!
Critical points covered in yesterday’s @UPMC_Concussion Grand Rounds. Encourage everyone to follow @DidehbaniNyaz and @UTSWBrain’s research on long-term cognitive outcomes following concussion!