Concusssion? Always Get it Checked!

"We have to protect our brain. We only have one." - Chris Davlantes, MD Dr. Chris Davlantes, a board-certified emergency medicine physician and Sr. Medical Director at Abbott Point of Care: Rapid Diagnostics joins Host, Mark Turnbull to discuss the critical topic of concussions, particularly in the aging population. In this conversation, Dr. Davlantes highlights the importance of proper assessment and reporting of falls, especially among seniors. The introduction of blood tests for concussion assessment marks a significant advancement in medical technology, allowing for quicker and more accurate evaluations. The long-term effects of concussions, including the risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), are also explored, along with resources for further information and support. Learn more about Dr. Chris Davlantes and the team at Abbott Point of Care: Rapid Diagnostics on their website: Abbott.com/Brain-Health Get more information about concussions with partner: ConcussionAwarenessNow.org #concussion #brainhealth #aging