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In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don interview Dr. Jeff Bazarian, the principal investigator of the article, "Effects of physical exertion on early changes in blood-based brain biomarkers: implications for the acute point of care diagnosis of concussion" and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in October, 2022. Article Citation:
Bazarian, J. J., Abar, B., Merchant-Borna, K., Pham, D. L.,...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Relation of mild traumatic brain injury history to abnormalities on a preliminary neuroendocrine screen; a Multi-Center LIMBIC-CENC Analysis,” by Bill Walker and colleagues and published in Brain Injury in May of 2022. Article Citation: Walker, W. C., Werner, J., Agyemang, A., Allen, C., Resch, J., Troyanskaya, M., & Kenney, K. (2022)...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Clinical utility of near-infrared device in detecting traumatic intracranial hemorrhage: a pilot study toward application as an emergent diagnostic modality in a low-resource setting,” an article written by Robert Gramer and colleagues and published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in August of 2022. Article Citation: Gramer, R., Shlobin...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "Feasibility and preliminary efficacy for morning bright light therapy to improve sleep and plasma biomarkers in US veterans with TBI," by Jonathan Elliot and colleagues and published in the journal PLOS One in April of 2021. Article Citation: Elliott, J. E., McBride, A. A., Balba, N. M., Thomas, S. V., Pattinson, C. L., Morasco, B. J....

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, "PTSD symptoms and tinnitus severity: An analysis of veterans with post-traumatic headaches,” by John Moring and colleagues and published in the Journal of Health Psychology in March of 2022. Article Citation: Moring, J. C., Straud, C. L., Penzien, D. B., Resick, P. A., Peterson, A. L., Jaramillo, C. A., Eapen, B. C., McGeary, C. A., M...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article entitled "Review of implementation concepts and strategies surrounding traumatic brain injury clinical care guidelines," published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in December of 2021. Article Citation: Lumba-Brown, A., Prager, E. M., Harmon, N., McCrea, M. A., Bell, M. J., Ghajar, J., Pyne, S., & Cifu, D. X. (2021). A Review of Implementa...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don interview Dr. Emerson Wickwire, the principal investigator of the article, "Trajectories of insomnia and adults after traumatic brain injury," published in JAMA in January of 2022. Article Citation: Wickwire, E. M., Albrecht, J. S., Capaldi, V. F., 2nd, Jain, S. O., Gardner, R. C., Werner, J. K., Mukherjee, P., McKeon, A. B., Smith, M. T., Giacino, J. T.,...

In this special episode of CUBIST, Amanda, and special guests Dr. Joanne Gold and Stacey Harcum, talk about the newly revised clinical recommendation "Sleep Disturbances Following Concussion/mTBI: Guidance for the Primary Care Manager in Deployed and Non-Deployed Settings." The new Sleep Clinical Recommendation can be found here: Health.mil/TBIProviders CUBIST is a podcast for health care provider...

In this episode of CUBIST, Don, and Amanda discuss the article, “Self-Reported Concussion Symptomology during Deployment: Differences as a Function of Injury Mechanism and Low-Level Blast Exposure” published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in May of 2020. Article Citation: Belding, J. N., Fitzmaurice, S., Englert, R. M., Koenig, H. G., Thomsen, C. J., & Olaghere da Silva, L. U. (2020). Self-Reported...

In this episode of CUBIST, Don, and Amanda discuss the article, “Sideline Concussion Assessment: The Current State of the Art” by John Yue and colleagues, published in the journal Neurosurgery, September 2020. Article Citation: Yue, J. K., Phelps, R., Chandra, A., Winkler, E. A., Manley, G. T., & Berger, M. S. (2020). Sideline Concussion Assessment: The Current State of the Art. Neurosurgery, 87(3...

Dr. Anne Bunner discusses research on how genetics and traumatic brain injury (TBI) interact to impact Alzheimer’s disease risk. Publication discussed: Hayes JP, Logue MW, Sadeh N, et al. Mild traumatic brain injury is associated with reduced cortical thickness in those at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Brain. 2017;140(3):813-825. doi: 10.1093/brain/aww344 CUBIST is a podcast for health care provid...

Dr. Don Marion discusses two new studies about neurocognitive assessment tools, or NCATs Publications discussed: Cole WR, Arrieux JP, Schwab K, Ivins BJ, Qashu FM, Lewis SC. Test-Retest Reliability of Four Computerized Neurocognitive Assessment Tools in an Active Duty Military Population. Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2013 Nov;28(7):732-42. doi: 10.1093/arclin/act040. Epub 2013 Jul 2. PubMed link: www.n...

Dr. Anne Bunner discusses a study about early predictors of long-term outcomes following blast-related concussion. Publication discussed: MacDonald C.L., Barber, J., Jordan, M., Johnson, A.M., Dikmen, S., Fann, J.R., & Temkin N. (2017). Early clinical predictors of 5-year outcome after concussive blast traumatic brain injury. JAMA Neurology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2017...

Dr. Don Marion and host Inbal Eshel consider a study on the usefulness of wearable sensors to measure head impacts. Publication discussed: Cortes, N., Lincoln, A., Myer, G.D., Hepburn, L., Higgins, M., Putukian, M., & Caswell S. (2017). Video analysis verification of head impact events measured by wearable sensors. American Journal of Sports Medicine. Published online. DOI: 10.1177/036354651770670...

Dr. Anne Bunner discusses recent updates to 2012 guidelines from the Concussion in Sport Group, also known as the “Berlin consensus statement” on sport concussion. Publication discussed: McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvořák J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport—the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med 2017;51:838-847. CUBIST is...

Dr. Anne Bunner and Dr. Don Marion discuss a study comparing rates of depression in men and women following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Publication discussed: Lavoie, S., Sechrist, S., Quach, N., Ehsanian, R., Duong, T., Gotlib, I. H., & Isaac, L. (2017). Depression in Men and Women One Year Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A TBI Model Systems Study. Frontiers in Psychology, (8)634, eCo...

Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss objective and quantifiable imaging markers of traumatic brain injury in relation to aging. Publication discussed: Savjani RR, Taylor BA, Acion L, Wilde EA, & Jorge R. Accelerated Changes in Cortical Thickness Measurements with Age in Military Service Members with Traumatic Brain Injury. J Neurotrauma. 2017 Jun 28. doi: 10.1089/neu.2017.5022. [Epub ahead o...

Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss a study on the effects of roller coaster rides on the brain. Publication discussed: Kuo, C., Wu, L.C., Ye, P.P., Laksari, K., Camarillo, D.B., Kuhl E. (2017). Pilot Findings of Brain Displacements and Deformations during Roller Coaster Rides. Journal of Neurotrauma, epub ahead of print. doi: 10.1089/neu.2016.4893 PubMed link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2...

Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss neuroimaging evidence of altered brain structure and function in concussed athletes with longer recovery times. Publication discussed: Churchill, N.W., Hutchison, M.G., Richards, D., Leung, G., Graham, S.J., & Schweizer, T.A. (2017). Neuroimaging of sport concussion: persistent alterations in brain structure and function at medical clearance. Scientific R...

Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss the use of neurocognitive assessment tests following sport-related concussions. Publication: Alsalaheen, B., Stockdale, K., Pechumer, D., Broglio, S.P., & Marchetti, G.F. (2017). A Comparative Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Concussion on a Computerized Neurocognitive Test and Self-Reported Symptoms. Journal of Athletic Training, 52(9): 834-846. doi.org/1...

Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss whether a drug known for treating Alzheimer’s, which may have some neuroprotective effects, could improve short-term neurological function in patients with moderate TBI. Publication: Mokhtari, M., Nayeb-Aghaei, H., Kouchek, M., Miri, M.M., Goharani, R., Amoozandeh, A., Akhavan Salamat, S., Sistanizad, M. (2017). Effect of Memantine on Serum Levels of Neur...

Dr. Don Marion and Dr. Anne Bunner discuss concussion assessment methods for high school athletes. Publication: Currie, D.W., Kraeutler, M.J., Schrock, J.B., McCarty, E.C., Comstock, R.D. (2017). Time Trends in Concussion Symptom Presentation and Assessment Methods in High School Athletes. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(14), 3368-3373. doi: 10.1177/0363546517725068 PubMed link: www.ncbi.n...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Recovery Profiles after Concussion Among Male Student-Athletes and Service Cadets with a Family History of Neurodegenerative Disease: Data from the NCAA-DoD CARE Consortium,” written by Adam Harrison and colleagues. The article was published in the Journal of Neurotrauma in December of 2020. Article Citation: Harrison, A. T., McAllist...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Improving concussion education: consensus from the NCAA-Department of Defense Mind Matters Research & Education Grand Challenge.” by Emily Kroshus and her colleagues published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in September of 2020. Article Citation: Kroshus, E., Cameron, K. L., Coatsworth, J. D., D'Lauro, C., Kim, E., Lee, K.,...

In this episode of CUBIST, Amanda and Don discuss the article, “Efficacy of an Interdisciplinary Intensive Outpatient Program in Treating Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Conditions,” written by Thomas DeGraba and his colleagues at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, and was published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology January of 2021. Article Citation: DeG...