本期节目邀请了国际知名的运动相关脑震荡专家Michael Collins，详细阐述了脑震荡的定义、诊断以及不同类型的症状表现。节目深入探讨了影响脑震荡易感性和严重程度的风险因素，强调及时治疗的重要性，并结合案例分析了最新的治疗方案和康复过程。此外，节目还介绍了脑震荡治疗领域的新进展，包括高压氧和合成酮的研究。Michael Collins还为参与运动的儿童的家长提供了建议，并讨论了脑震荡管理的未来前景。

🧠 脑震荡的定义与诊断：Michael Collins首先解释了脑震荡的定义，并探讨了其病理生理学。他强调了脑震荡的多样性症状，以及不同类型脑震荡的差异。

⚠️ 风险因素与易感性：节目深入分析了可能增加脑震荡易感性或加重病情的风险因素。这些因素包括个体差异、年龄以及参与的运动类型等。

👨‍⚕️ 早期治疗的重要性：Michael Collins强调了早期和有效治疗的重要性，并介绍了最新的治疗方案和康复过程。他通过案例研究说明了治疗方法如何影响恢复。

💡 新兴治疗方法：节目还探讨了脑震荡治疗领域的新进展，包括高压氧和合成酮等新兴疗法。这些疗法为脑震荡的治疗提供了新的可能性。

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 给家长的建议：Michael Collins为参与运动的儿童的家长提供了实用的建议，指导家长何时以及如何寻求脑震荡治疗。他强调了早期干预的重要性，并分享了关于脑震荡管理的未来前景。

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Michael “Micky” Collins is an internationally renowned expert in sports-related concussions and a consultant for multiple professional sports organizations. In this episode, Mickey first explains the definition and diagnosis of a concussion, as well as the diverse signs and symptoms associated with different types of concussions. He discusses the risk factors that contribute to increased susceptibility and/or severity of concussions in certain individuals, emphasizes the significance of prompt treatment, and uses case studies to illustrate the latest in treatment protocols and recovery process. Additionally, Mickey provides insight into the evolving field of concussion treatments, including the exploration of hyperbaric oxygen and synthetic ketones. He gives advice to parents of kids who play sports and discusses the promising prospects in the realm of concussion management.

We discuss:

Micky’s interest in concussion and how he started the first concussion clinic [3:15]; Concussion: definition, pathophysiology, and risk factors making someone more susceptible [9:45]; Symptoms of concussion, predictors of severity, and the importance of early and effective treatment [20:00]; The six types of concussion, the effectiveness of treatment, and factors that impact recovery [25:45]; The importance of seeing a specialist and the prognosis for recovery [30:00]; Case study of a racecar driver who suffered a vestibular concussion [32:15]; Why vestibular concussions are particularly problematic [42:45]; A treatment plan for the racecar driver, possible use of medications, and how to address the root cause [45:45]; Exploring alternative treatments: hyperbaric oxygen, synthetic ketones, and more [52:00]; The natural history of a concussion if untreated and the effect, if any, of concussion on subsequent risk of brain disease [57:15]; Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) [1:01:45]; Advice for parents of kids who play sports: when and where to seek treatment for a possible concussion [1:04:45]; Is there any evidence that the APOE4 genotype increases susceptibility to concussion or TBI? [1:10:15]; The increased risk of concussions in older adults and a case study of a 90-year-old patient who suffered a head injury in a fall [1:11:15]; Funding for concussion research and fellowship programs to train concussion specialists [1:15:30]; and More.

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