Resource Archives:University Hospital's HealthLink On Air

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September 7, 2008

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Shelley Gilroy, MD

Topic: LYME DISEASE

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David Duggan, MD

Topic: MEDICARE & MEDICAID

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February 4th's Show: Special Super Bowl conversation with University Hospital's concussion crusader, psychologist Brian Rieger, PhD, who will weigh-in on recent reports linking the suicide of former NFL player Andre Waters to brain damage from repeated concussions. Dr. Rieger also discusses the potential danger of sending high school athletes back into the game too soon after suffering a concussion..

For information on the Concussion Management Program and CNY Sports Concussion Center at University Hospital: www.upstate.edu/concussion

Health Information Center Resources

Resources for Concussion in Sports:

Heads Up: Toolkit from the Centers for Disease (CDC)

Streaming Videos:

“Heads Up”, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Heads Up”, from The National Athletic Trainers Association.

“Timeout Head Injuries Diagnosed on Sideline”, from WebMD, New device used to diagnose football concussions on the sidelines during a game.

Articles from Professional Journals:

“Heads Up”: Concussions in High School Sports”, by Fred Theye, PhD and Karla A. Mueller, PhD. Clinical Medicine and Research. 2004 August; 2(3): 165–171.

“Current Trends in Athletic Training Practice for Concussion Assessment and Management”, Journal of Athletic Training. 2005 Oct–Dec; 40(4): 320–325.

“National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Head-Down Contact and Spearing in Tackle Football”, Journal of Athletic Training. 2004 Jan–Mar; 39(1): 101–111.

News:

“Pro Football; Expert Ties Ex-Player’s Suicide to Brain Damage From Football”, New York Times article on the death of Andre Waters.

Dark Days Follow Hard-Hitting Career in N.F.L., New York Times article on former player Ted Johnson.

Tutorial: How to Find Reliable Health Information on the Internet

HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER
at SUNY Upstate Medical University

Medical Speak Word of the Week — COGNITIVE

Definition: Cognitive refers to the process of being aware – knowing, thinking, learning and judging. Cognition is included in the studies of psychology, linquistics.

February 4th's Headlines...

Diet Supplements and Safety: Some Disquieting Data