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Concussion - Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

Concussion - Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

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Neuropsychologist Professor Vicki Anderson from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute helps you understand the impacts of a concussion in your children and explains the differences in severity of hits to the head. The podcast details what actually happens to the brain, the steps to help diagnose and manage head injuries, and the advancements in future technology.

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Episodes
  • Headcheck - A head injury app

    Headcheck - A head injury app
    Jan 9 2020

    Technology has given way for better approaches to diagnosing and managing our head injuries. The AFL has teamed up with the MCRI to produce the Headcheck App. Patrick Clifton from the AFL joins Neuropsychologist Professor Vicki Anderson from the MCRI to talk about the fantastic features of an app that could play a significant role in managing any concussion suffered by your child.

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    23 mins
  • The anatomy of a concussion

    The anatomy of a concussion
    Jan 9 2020

    Concussion has been thrown around as a scary buzz word in the media. But what actually is a concussion and what does it do to our brain? Neuropsychologist Professor Vicki Anderson from the MCRI breaks down the anatomy of the brain and what parts are affected by head knocks.

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    20 mins
  • What to do when you have a concussion

    What to do when you have a concussion
    Jan 9 2020

    Learning the symptoms so that you are able to understand how to treat this type of injury is incredibly important. Neuropsychologist Professor Vicki Anderson from the MCRI takes us through a deeper understanding of a head knock, whether it counts as serious and what our options are for treatment.

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    14 mins
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