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Chris Giza

@griz1.bsky.social
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Family man 👨‍👩‍👦, Friend of Facts 💯, Brain Doc 🧠, Mountaineer 🗻, Scientist 🔬, Cyclist 🚵, Happy Camper 🏕, Wanderer 🚶‍♂️, Mr. Map 🌏, Optimist 👍🏽, curious person 🔍

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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Better late than never! Support #TBI #Concussion Research! #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #BIAM #5k ##UCLABIRCBrainSPORT @neurotrauma.org @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @janellebelle.bsky.social @cesopenko.bsky.social nns.regfox.com/neurotrauma-...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Day 2 NEW STREAMING link #BrainHealth @UCLAHealth Updated YouTube livestream link for Day 2 of the UCLA Health Brain Health Summit: youtube.com/live/0Quufvj...
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UCLA BRAIN HEALTH SUMMIT Day 2: 8:15 am Saturday March 21, 2026
YouTube video by BRI UCLA
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
WHAT IS BRAIN HEALTH? Find out starting tomorrow @uclahealth.org #BrainHealthSummit!! 3/20-21/26 @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @childneurosoc.bsky.social @ameracadpeds.bsky.social Webpage: teams.semel.ucla.edu/longevity/ev... Livestream: www.youtube.com/live/GiUU8ge...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Reach out to @meeryo.bsky.social! Most of slides are from published studies, I believe. I can post a few more, too.
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Autonomic dysfunction and concussive #TBI, #POTS, lots of interesting new information by @meeryo.bsky.social Distinct from #dysautonomia after severe TBI. @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @kevinbickart.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Keynote @N_A_B_I_S #NABIS by #DrGManley highlights the need for integration & coordination for optimal #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI care! @ipbis.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @cesopenko.bsky.social @janellebelle.bsky.social @meeryo.bsky.social www.facs.org/media/vgfgjp...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Rare diseases collectively have a huge impact! 1/3 of hospitalized children have a #raredisease. Many neurological disorders are rare diseases. #DrKChapman #GrandRounds @uclahealth.org @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @rarediseasectn.bsky.social @ameracadpeds.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Happy Lunar New Year! Ready to watch the play Tam Tran Goes To Washington! Amazing story. #DREAMAct #DACA #TamTran Writer-Elizabeth Wong; Director-Rona Par #EastWestPlayers @mayumiprins.bsky.social @janellebelle.bsky.social @capac.house.gov @tedlieu.bsky.social www.eastwestplayers.org/tam-tran-tour
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Kicking off @UCLAMCH Pediatric Grand Rounds today! Migraine is #3 cause of global disability & starts in childhood. #DrSNwaobi @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @uclahealth.org @jamapediatrics.com @ahsheadache.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Abrupt cuts to grants for pediatric health (sudden infant deaths, prenatal drug exposure, teen mental health & more) put kids at risk. @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @jamapediatrics.com @childneurosoc.bsky.social @childhealth.bsky.social @safekidsworldwide.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/u...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Learn about treating invisible wounds of war #OperationMend on #MorningJoe with #WillieGeist #BusterMiscusi & @kevinbickart.bsky.social #TBI #TraumaticBrainInjury @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @uclasemelfriend.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @uclahealth.org www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/...
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UCLA Health's Operation Mend program brings vets, caretakers to NYC parade
Former Marine Corps Sgt. Buster Miscusi and Dr. Kevin Bickart join Morning Joe to discuss Operation Mend and the 2025 New York City Veterans Day Parade.
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Great concert last night by #MorganMyles & #IndiaRamey @MercuryLoungeNY for @Operation_Mend! Thanks to @blueelanrecords & all our supporters as we care for post 9/11 warriors. @UCLAHealth @UCLABrainSPORT @uclachildneuro @UCLANsgy @UCLANeurology @UCLASemel
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Leading off #SportsConcussion session National Academy of Neuropsychology #NAN25 w objective biomarkers of persisting post-concussive symptoms #PPCS & #CARE4kids @meeryo.bsky.social @kevinbickart.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @aanmember.bsky.social @latimes.com
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Very excited for National Academy of Neuropsychology 2025 meeting pre-conference symposium are #DowntownLA today! #SportConcussion #NAN25 @kevinbickart.bsky.social #BrainSPORT @mayumiprins.bsky.social @meeryo.bsky.social @billflavin.bsky.social @cesopenko.bsky.social nanonline.org/NAN2025/NAN2...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Fred Ramsdell, Shimon Sakaguchi & Mary E. Brunkow share #NobelPrize in Medicine for discoveries relating to immune tolerance - how immune system attacks invaders (like bacteria) without attacking ourselves. Key for autoimmune disease, cancer, transplants. enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/art...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
We shared research about things affecting us all: addiction, autism, brain injury, dementia, mental illness. This work has been arbitrarily cut or delayed. Thats a human brain on cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts. @sfn.org @standupforscience.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Yes, that’s a human brain on a cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts under Trump
UCLA's researchers go low-tech to plead their case to the public with poster boards and props. The Trump administration has suspended more than $500 million in research grants to the university.
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Today! @UCLA #SuspendedScience Fair corner of LeConte & Westwood Blvds 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn about ground-breaking research by investigators @dgsomucla.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @aanmember.bsky.social @sfn.org @neurotrauma.org @latimes.com @laismartins.com
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Today! @UCLA #SuspendedScience Fair at corner of LeConte & Westwood Blvds 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn about ground breaking research by investigators @dgsomucla.bsky.social @uclahealth.org @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social ! @aanmember.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @sfn.org urlisolation.com/browser?clic...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Amazing science from #uclaneurology @dgsomucla.bsky.social opens door for recovery from #stroke & #braininjury. #TBI @uclahealth.org @neurotrauma.org @aanmember.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/s...
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A Pill to Heal the Brain Could Revolutionize Neuroscience
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Life-changing & life-saving discoveries on hold as hundreds of research & training grants suspended unnecessarily. Pay Attention America. #PAA @neurotrauma.org @aaas.org @sfn.org @uofcalifornia.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social @scifri.bsky.social enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/art...
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UCLA to pursue talks for U.S. funding
UCLA to pursue talks for U.S. funding
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
New post! Biomechanics of Concussion by #NyabogaA & @meeryo.bsky.social! @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @pinkconcussions.bsky.social @ccn-rcc.bsky.social @cesopenko.bsky.social @dremily-d.bsky.social 50d free access! authors.elsevier.com/a/1lPPL-M2yk...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Concussive Brain Injury pathophysiology is evolving! Its more than "acute neurometabolic" cascade now #ShaneBR @mayumiprins.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @ccn-rcc.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social Learn more (50d free access): authors.elsevier.com/a/1lTdB_6LPv...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
More #IceCream, less ICE! Rally for ice cream man Ambrocio "Enrique" Lozano, kidnapped off our streets! Support him & his family! #ThisIsNotOK @culvercityrocks.bsky.social @ccxrds.bsky.social @bikeculvercity.bsky.social @culvercitydemclub.bsky.social @laist.com laist.com/news/culver-...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Join today's fundraiser & rally for Ambrocio Lozano, our local ice cream vendor for years, who was taken into detention off our #CulverCity street. Starts 12:30pm at #VetsMemorialPark! @ccxrds.bsky.social @laist.com @lacity.bsky.social @culvercityrocks.bsky.social laist.com/news/culver-...
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
This is what democracy looks like. Peaceful rally in downtown Culver City (& all across our country) this morning. #FlagDay #NoKings #OldGlory #USA #CulverCity #california #NoKingsDay
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Laura White @laurakwhite.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Among other things
A handmade protest sign reads “DEFUND ICE, RE-FUND SCIENCE”
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Thanks!
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Morning bike ride thru downtown Los Angeles, all calm. #FlagDay #NoKings @bikinginla.bsky.social @bikeculvercity.bsky.social @cyclegranny.bsky.social @willstewneuro.bsky.social @urbancyclinginstitute.org @janellebelle.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Celebrating graduation of our @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social residents & fellows! #SHashim #GSeehra #MAyoub #AGroves #JNgo #SMoyen So grateful for them & our whole team, working hard in these challenging times for equitable child health & research!! @uclahealth.org @childneurosoc.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Tomorrow 6/5/25: A New Era of #TBI Classification! This is huge! Register here: nationalacademies.org/event/45126_... TBI is more than mild, moderate & severe! TBI should be classified by biology: #Clinical #Biomarker #Imaging #Modifiers #CBIM. Read @Neurotrauma: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40409315/
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Learning about #Parasports in Portuguese (with translation) last week, shows widespread implementation in #rehabilitation #SARAHRehab. #WFNR2025 #paralympics @paraheritage.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @sportsmedreview.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Part 4: Language is a fundamental part of brain development! Distinguishing phonemes starts even in premies! #DrGhislaneDehaeneLambert #WFNR2025 @neuropsychblog.bsky.social @world-j-pediatr.bsky.social @acrmrehab.bsky.social @aapmr.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Biological markers can delineate different endotypes of #pedTBI, improve prognosis & develop mechanistic therapies. These include meds, rehab, behavior, neuromodulation & more. #WFNR2025 #SARAHRehab @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @pncrg.bsky.social @mayumiprins.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Part 3: #Pediatric family-based interventions by #DrShariLWade including an online teen problem solving aide! #WFNR2025 #pedTBI #familybased #SARAHRehab #pediatricrehab @childneurosoc.bsky.social @acrmrehab.bsky.social @meeryo.bsky.social @world-j-pediatr.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Part 2: Pediatric Rehab #PedTBI evidence-based approach to #familycenteredcare by #DrVickiAnderson. Child's priorities often differ from parents & medical providers! #SARAHRehab #WFNR2025 @acrmrehab.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @neuropsychblog.bsky.social @world-j-pediatr.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Endotypes of mild #pedTBI & concussion, include migrainous & autonomic, & can be linked to symptoms of headache & anxiety! Treat underlying biology! #WFNR2025 #SARAHRehab @concussionalliance.bsky.social @ccn-rcc.bsky.social @pinkconcussions.bsky.social #UCLABrainSPORT @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Endotypes of moderate-severe #pedTBI can have synaptic, axonal & inflammatory biology. Precise treatments target these mechanisms. #WFNR2025 #SARAHRehab @pncrg.bsky.social @neurotrauma.org @childneurosoc.bsky.social @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @mayumiprins.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Excited to lead day 2 #WFNR2025 #WorldFederationOfNeuroRehab with a morning of #Pediatrics! Dont treat #TBI like one diagnosis. Uncover biological endotype & treat that! #UCLABrainSPORT #SARAHRehab @neurotrauma.org @uclaneurosurgery.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Incredible sunrise & welcome on 1st day #WFNR2025! The SARAH Rehab Network provides care for >2 million patients annually, free of charge. Will visit #Pediatric Rehab Lago Norte this week! #WorldFederationNeuroRehabilitation #SARAHRehab #DrLuciaBraga @acrmrehab.bsky.social @aapmr.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Morning run around Milwaukee Friday, great start to day 1, before #SportsNeuroSoc #SNS2025! #MilwaukeeMural #BronzeFonz #SchlitzPark #JuneauPark @neuropsychblog.bsky.social #UCLABrainSPORT @worldofrunning.bsky.social @jaclyn-caccese.bsky.social @katiehunzinger.bsky.social @billflavin.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Honored to be a part of #biomarker #endotype session @Concussion_ISG #CISG2025, moderated by @meeryo.bsky.social #fullhouse! @dpt2go.bsky.social @aanmember.bsky.social #MRI #PPCS @mayumiprins.bsky.social @janellebelle.bsky.social #endophenotype #MRI @neurotrauma.org
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Real treat to start off @SportsNeuroSoc with #DrDannyThomas sharing his work on improving activity post-concussion after ED visit! Not too much activity or too little! #SNS2025 #SportsNeuropsychologySociety #MedCollWisc @aanmember.bsky.social @emergencydocs.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Interesting findings about screen time after concussion in youth... depends on type of screen time & amount! Moderate amounts may be ok! #ConcussionInSportGroup #CISG #CISG2025 @childneurosoc.bsky.social @aanmember.bsky.social @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @meeryo.bsky.social #UCLABrainSPORT
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Renewed focus on modifiable factors across lifespan for improved #brainhealth in athletes (& rest of us)! #DrBenjaminBrett #CISG #ConcussionInSportGroup #MedCollegeWisconsin @dpt2go.bsky.social @drtinamaster.bsky.social @billflavin.bsky.social @julianneschmidt.bsky.social @kevinbickart.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Physical Activity & Sleep are 2 important modifiable factors associated with better concussion recovery. #DrDHowell #CISG #Concussion_ISG @neurotrauma.org @aanmember.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social #UCLABrainSPORT #SportsMed @acrmrehab.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Not every symptom is a concussion! #PersistingSymptomsafterConcussion #PSaC have many potential causes & treatments. Time for a #paradigmshift! #DrDBroshek #DrSHerring #Concussion_ISG #CISG #PPCS #PersistingPostConcussionSymptoms @neurotrauma.org @aanmember.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Exciting day 1 #CISG #ConcussionInSportGroup symposium with #YoungInvestigators #KumikoHashida #SydneyWing & keynote from #DrKGuskiewicz! #UGA #UCLABrainSPORT #MichStateU @dpt2go.bsky.social @jaclyn-caccese.bsky.social @meeryo.bsky.social @billflavin.bsky.social @natrevneurol.nature.com
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
You don't want to miss this fantastic translational presentation from Dr. Giza at our upcoming Symposium! @ucla-pedsneuro.bsky.social @childneurosoc.bsky.social @concussionalliance.bsky.social @uclahealth.org #UCLABrainSPORT Presentations, registration & more: concussioninsportgroup.com/symposium/
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Chris Giza @griz1.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Ride in the rain, sometimes you get a reward! #BallonaCreek #Rainbow #aftertherain #ridingintherain @bikinginla.bsky.social @willstewneuro.bsky.social @bikeculvercity.bsky.social @urbancyclinginstitute.org @dpt2go.bsky.social @neilharris.bsky.social @mayumiprins.bsky.social
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Jess Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS 🗽🚴🏻‍♀️🎾🩺 @dpt2go.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🧠 Looking forward to Day 2 of @health.nationalacademies.org Exploring risk of repeated head impacts, and youth and strategies to minimize exposure workshop this afternoon #NASEM_TBI #NASEM_RHI #NASEM_Health #concussion #Physio #PhysicalTherapy @griz1.bsky.social
Exploring risk of repeated head impacts, and youth and strategies to minimize exposure workshop
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