New White Paper Evaluates Scientific Validation of XLNTBrain™ Concussion Protocol
(Newswire.net — March 8, 2016) National Harbor, Maryland –Assimilating position statements and guidelines from numerous sports and medical organizations, neurologist Dr. Harry Kerasidis, co-Founder and Medical Director of XLNTBrain LLC, authored the scientific rationale and application behind the online and mobile platform XLNTBrain™ in a white paper available today. Dr. Kerasidis says the work is […]
Dr. Harry Kerasidis to Present Latest Findings at NCAA, Georgetown University First-Time Summit on Female Concussions
Today the Georgetown University Medical Center announced the speaking lineup for the first Research Summit on Female Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury, hosted in part by the NCAA Sports Science Institute, PINKconcussions, US Lacrosse and included neurologist and co-founder Harry Kerasidis, MD as a presenter. Dr. Kerasidis will share his latest findings based on the widely-reported […]
Two Concussion Experts Join XLNTBrain™ Science Advisory Board
XLNTBRAIN PROUDLY ANNOUNCES…Medical Advisor Dr. Alan Ashare, and Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer Adam Thomas establish new initiative to study concussion protocol implementation, advise on best practices TODAY ON NEWSWIRE — Two distinguished concussion experts, Dr. Alan Ashare and Adam Thomas, have joined the XLNTBrain LLC Science Advisory Board to study concussion protocol implementation and advise the company on advancing concussion […]
Washington Post Asks Dr. Harry Kerasidis Common Concussion Conundrum
In a recent Washington Post report, a student athlete and family sued for their right to keep their son out of the state-mandated, seven-day concussion protocol so he could play in the following week’s state championship game. The parents claim he never lost consciousness, and did not suffer a concussion — despite appearing to be […]
How Do You Recognize a Concussion? Important Tips From a Neurologist
“By being watchful for the signs and symptoms. This includes disorientation, imbalance, incoordination, confusion, headache, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound. These can lead to problems with sleeping, problems with mood, and even problems with focus and memory.” — Harry Kerasidis, MD, neurologist with 25 years studying, treating concussion injuries. He is co-founder of […]
Tony Mandarich Puts XLNTBrain Into National Audio Spotlight
As Clemson and Alabama counted down to play the CFP National Championship game Monday, January 11 in Glendale, Arizona, former All-American offensive lineman Tony Mandarich gave audio listeners nationwide an earful about how XLNTBrain™ can help save football from concussions. For nearly three hours, several local and national radio shows interviewed Mandarich, discussing his personal […]
Understanding Concussion Repercussions: Brain Drama
By Harry Kerasidis, MD — Excerpt from Concussion-ology, chapter 8 “Brain Drama.” Dr. Kerasidis outlines the critical consequences of the most dangerous question in sports, whether to allow an athlete to “play or sit” after sustaining a possible concussion. From the moment an athlete sustains a hit that bumps the brain against the inner table of […]
XLNTBrain Signs NFL Star, MSU Alum, Tony Mandarich to Be Spokesperson
Newswire.net — December 31, 2015 National Harbor, MD — XLNTBrain has secured former NFL offensive lineman Tony Mandarich to speak on behalf of the sports concussion management system during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 11, 2016 during a media interview tour leading up to the kickoff. A 1988 All-American for the […]
Does Your Sports Team Comply? 3 Tips to Know, What to Do
This may surprise to you — because it’s not well-publicized — but your state governs how you handle sports concussions. Every state in America has legislated various concussion-related protocols, concussion tests and procedures for various sports and levels, largely inspired by Washington State’s groundbreaking Zackery Lystedt Law. This begs the question: Does your sports team […]
Concussion and The Brain: Basic Anatomy Explains Odd Behaviors
Excerpt from “Concussion-ology: Redefining Sports Concussion Management for All Levels” by Harry Kerasidis, MD, published by Author House, September 2015. Considering all the questions the movie Concussion and CTE are bringing to light, here’s a section from my book that helps put the most important organ in our body — the brain — into […]