Kansas City, Kan- Our debut episode of "All Things Brain Health," focuses on concussions. Patient Gail Echerd shares her experience of recovering from a concussion, highlighting her symptoms like double vision, memory issues, and balance problems.   Dr. Michael Rippee discusses a clinical trial using the hunger hormone ghrelin which showed promising results in reducing symptoms.  

Dr. Michael Rippee, Sports Neurologist and Medical Director Concussion Center Information | The University of Kansas Health System

• Dr. Rippee explains the potential of ghrelin to help with inflammation and nerve cell communication.
• He discusses the common causes of concussions, including falls, car crashes, sports injuries, and violence.
• Dr. Rippee emphasizes the importance of seeking early treatment for concussions.

Gail Echerd, Concussion Patient

• Gail shares her experience of waking up unresponsive after a fall, leading to a hospital visit.
• She describes her symptoms, including double vision, memory issues, and balance problems.
• Gail describes her multi-disciplined therapy at The University of Kansas Health System which included vestibular physical therapy and speech

Bill Condon, Vestibular Physical Therapist, The University of Kansas Health System

• Bill Condon details the assessment and treatment of vestibular symptoms, focusing on eye and head movements and balance.
• He emphasizes the importance of early therapy and patience during recovery.

Courtney King, Speech Therapist, The University of Kansas Health System

• Courtney King explains there is more to speech therapy than just pronunciation and articulation.
• She explains the cognitive aspects of speech therapy for concussion patients, focusing on executive functioning and attention skills.

Wednesday the 3rd is Show Me the Science with Dr. Stites – It’s back to school for millions of children. One challenge for some families is the food allergies their children face. Research shows food allergies among children are more common than ever. We’ll explore the scope of the problem and learn strategies to keep children safe.

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