Sideline Saliva Testing for Concussions: The Future of Decision-Making in Sport | Andrew Cordssen-David (HeadFirst CEO)

Send us Fan MailThis conversation is with Andrew Cordssen-David, CEO and co-founder of HeadFirst and a former semi-professional hockey player. Driven by his own experience with concussions, Andrew is working to transform how these injuries are detected and managed through the development of a rapid, saliva-based screening tool designed to help physicians make better sideline decisions. We Discuss: Andrew’s hockey career and personal concussion history Current diagnostic tests for concussion Athletes hide concussion symptoms Concussion pathophysiology Saliva biomarkers of concussion Best case use for point of care saliva testing Bringing the product to market in North America Advice for athletes dealing with a concussion HEADFIRST Episode Show Notes:  Connect with Andrew - LinkedIn Sport Awareness Concussion Tool Parachute Concussion Resources Concussion Awareness Training Tool Connect with me: @casswarbeck  Connect with me on Instagram: @casswarbeckFollow the podcast on Instagram: @herealldaypodcast Audio editing and processing by Wyatt PavlikTheme music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay *Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*