Concussion and TBI through the Lifespan: A Public Forum at UC Davis Health

Full length video of a public forum on concussions and traumatic brain injury by UC Davis physicians. The event features Bennet Omalu, associate clinical professor of pathology and laboratory medicine whose life story and career is the focus of the film "Concussion" starring Will Smith. Other speakers include UC Davis specialists in neurology, emergency medicine, vision science, Alzheimer’s disease, orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Beth Ruyak, Capital Public Radio Insight program host and long-time health reporter, moderated. Event was held Oct. 21, 2015.
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[@CharlotteFairchild]

My Great Aunt Hester had 6 college degrees. I have 2 and I write books instead of getting more degrees. I have 14 blogs, and several Facebook pages for my interests. It is wonderful to have many degrees and interests to explore. I cannot imagine being someone who does one thing. I am glad there are people like Dr. Omalu who explores so many interests.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

+Charlotte Fairchild This doesn't mean I am making more money. Dr. Omalu could have done his job with his medical degree without getting more education. The Midnight Disease by Flaherty says that scientists who can engage in poetry and music are the great winners in the biggest science and math prizes. Our brains need to be creative to see solutions and not focus only on the problem.

[@simphiwedlamini.]

I could listen to Bennett all day

[@richardburley4321]

As a parent who played football This information Helps me understand what some of the concussions may have done to me and how they impacted me and it has also Helped Make it easier for me to not let my son play football

[@dr.berticeberry2749]

I've seen the move; fantastic. This KZbin presentation is a must.

[@Talltrees84]

+Bertice Berry Yes and needs to be shared with all friends and family that have young kids wanting to get involved in contact sports. I agree with Dr. Omalu where is says adults need to make informed decisions and society needs to protect its youngest members.

[@Talltrees84]

Watch the movie but also watch You Tubes of the real Dr. Omalu. American hero.

[@douglassmith3016]

The fact that the title of his movie was "Concussion" is another tragedy.

[@mmttpp4477]

Can't reach Dr.Bennett

[@dianehillmon9413]

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