S4E19 // Concussion: Novel Biomarkers & Practitioner Considerations w/ Dr. Patrick O’Halloran, PhD

Summary: In Season 4, Episode 19 Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews researcher and medical doctor Dr. Patrick O’Halloran, PhD to discuss novel biomarkers of concussion and applications in the field. Summary of Episode 4:08 – Dr. O’Halloran’s background 5:45 – The difference between medical and sport diagnosis of concussion 8:20 – The highly variable recovery timeline from concussion 10:02 – The field-based assessments of athlete suffering head trauma on the field 12:45 – Should all sports have universal guidelines for concussion diagnosis? 16:30 – Acute biomarkers for diagnosing concussion markers 27:10 – Benefits of instant ‘point of care’ concussion testing 29:55 – How much extra benefit do you get from sport to sport, when applying point of care testing? 31:45 – Game day testing and the recovery process once diagnosed on the pitch. 34:30 – Other biomarkes in the field of concussion diagnosis. 40:50 – Medications to support concussion recovery (and how side-effects can mimic symptoms). 44:05 – The application of CBD, exogenous ketones, creatine, or other supplements for concussion recovery? 52:45 – Take-home message of biomarkers for concussion support?