Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
Mr Shahz Ahmed, renowned Rhinologist and Skull Base Surgeon, in amazing conversations with world leading Rhinologists and ENT Surgeons
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Professor Claus Bachert is chief of the clinic and Professor at the University of Ghent, in the department of Ear, Nose and throat Science, Belgium and also holds a position as Professor at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. In this in depth discussion, Professor Bachert discusses his innovative story to where he is at, his innovative approaches, …
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Professor Paulo Castelnuovo is Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Insubria, Varese. He is a member of several scientific societies including the Italian Society of Otorhinolaryngology, the European Rhinologic Society, the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and the American Rhinologic Society. Prof Castel…
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Professor Richard Irving is a consultant ENT and Skull Base Surgeon and one of the UK's leading Otologists and an established authority in the study of conditions of the ear, hearing and balance. Career insights, international work, BACO and much more are discussed in great detail.Mr Shahzada Ahmed
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Professor Mehanna is Chair of Head and Neck Surgery, Director at the Institute of Head and Neck Studies and Education at the University of Birmingham and a prolific researcher. Prof Mehanna gives thoughtful insights into career pathways, research and the work-life balance in this great episode.Mr Shahzada Ahmed
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Professor Darlene Lubbe is an Associate Professor and Head of Unit in the Division of Otolaryngology at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Outside of her exceptional career achievements, Prof Lubbe shares amazing perspectives and insights, into achieving a fulfilling career and life as whole.…
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In this episode we dive deep into what makes Professor Christos Georgalas tick, his insights into career strategies and life strategies. Prof Georgalas is a firm believer in multidisciplinary working and is a great ambassador for Greece and academic Rhinology.Mr Shahzada Ahmed
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In episode 3, Shahz Ahmed interviews Professor Prepageran Narayanan from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prof. Prepa is a true all rounder, with expertise in Head & Neck Surgery, Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Neurotology and Cochlear Implants. He worked in the UK and then undertook a Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Otology, Skull Base Surgery in Toronto, …
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Mr Shahz Ahmed speaks with Wytske Fokkens, a Professor at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam. Professor Fokkens describes the challenges she faced as a female in medical training and how she overcame them. She discusses her passions and her main field of interest in sinus surgery and mucosal pathology …
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