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The Center Foundation Hosts Professional Education Conference on Concussion Management via Live Webinar
The Center Foundation, a Central Oregon nonprofit dedicated to providing sports medicine services to high school students, recently announced its professional education conference will be presented via live webinar. Every three years, in collaboration with community partners, The Center Foundation organizes an educational symposium committed to updating the collective knowledge of medical professionals specializing in concussion management. Brain Trust 2020 will focus on best practices in mild traumatic brain injury and concussion management. Brain Trust 2020 will take place on May 1 and May 2, 2020 and will give medical professionals from across the country a chance to collaborate.
knowledge on the management of persistent post-concussive symptoms, updates in research and the latest tools in diagnosing youth sport concussions, an understanding of the role of neurological testing and new thinking surrounding return to play and return to learn decisions, and a review of the latest research in helmet and cap technology for concussion prevention. In addition, the seminar will review adult concussions and issues related to workers compensation and motor vehicle accidents. Finally, a review of the latest research on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy – the long-term consequences of head trauma – will also be presented.
The 2020 conference is hosted in partnership with St. Charles Health Center, Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Oregon. Local Central Oregon presenters include Viviane Ugalde, MD of The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care & Research; Sondra Marshall, PHD of St. Charles Health Center; and more. Additional presenters include Sara Chrisman, MD, MPH of Seattle Children’s Hospital; Gerard Gioia, PHD of Children’s National Health System; and others. To view the entire conference agenda and learn more about the presenters, visit: https://www.centerfoundation.org/professional-education-conference.
To learn more about Brain Trust 2020 or to register, visit CenterFoundation.org.
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Tagged TBI
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Publication Examines Concussion Litigation from the Defendant’s Perspective
The latest Concussion Defense Reporter reports on the developments in youth football, soccer, science, protective gear related to the defense of concussion claims. Of particular interest – the United States District Court, Central District of California granted Summary Judgment to Pop Warner Football in a CTE–wrongful death case two days after Christmas, and two weeks before trial was to start, and the New York State Appeals Court affirmed dismissal of a college soccer player’s PCS / second hit claim, based on primary assumption of the risk.
Just as compelling is an upcoming concussion conference that tackles what organizers are calling a “New Understanding” about CTE.
The debate over CTE will take center stage on the morning of April 15 in Indianapolis when experts gather at the Sheraton Indianapolis Centre to discuss CTE & Sports – A New Understanding.
The moderated panel discussions will examine:
- The State of the Science;
- Cases in the News; and
- Best Practices for Sports Administrators.
Among the already confirmed panelists are Brian Hainline, the NCAA’s Chief Medical Officer, Uzma Samadani, MD; Rudy Castellani, MD; Joe Sala, PhD; Bill Barr, PhD; and Tom McAllister, chair of Psychiatry at IU School of Medicine.
For more information, visit: https://www.wilsonelser.com/news_and_insights/speaking_engagements/1366-cte_sports-a_new_understanding
Table of Contents from the February Issue of Concussion Litigation Reporter
February 2020, Vol. 8, No. 8
Timely reporting on developments and legal strategies at the intersection of sports and concussions—articles that benefit practicing attorneys who may be pursuing a claim or defending a client.
Table of Contents
- Paramount Pictures Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by Family of Ex-Football Player Who Died After Suffering Multiple Concussions
- School District Plans to Make Youth Football League’s Use of Facilities Conditioned on Easing Away from Tackle Football
- Why is the Scottish FA banning children from heading footballs?
- Images of the Brain Can Be Used to Tell Lies
- Expert Shopping Steals the Headlines in the Concussion Litigation Arena
- Concussion Legacy Foundation’s Nowinski Gets Active on Social on Eve of Super Bowl
- Congressmen Introduce Bill to Improve Student Athlete Concussion Safety
- Indiana-based School Corporation Adds Extra Layer of Concussion Insurance
- Upcoming Concussion Conference Tackles a ‘New Understanding’ about CTE
Posted in College, CTE, Football, General, High School, insurance, Litigation, Other Sports, Outside U.S., Professional, Uncategorized, youth
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