Athletic training

Odyssey Group International Announces Successful Completion of Their Novel Nano-Particle Drug Formulation for Treating Concussion

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Irvine, CA, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Group International, Inc. (OTCQB: ODYY ) (the "Company" or "Odyssey"), a technology and asset acquisition company focused on developing unique, life-saving medical products, today announced the completion of their novel nano-particle drug formulation.

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  • Irvine, CA, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Odyssey Group International, Inc. (OTCQB: ODYY ) (the "Company" or "Odyssey"), a technology and asset acquisition company focused on developing unique, life-saving medical products, today announced the completion of their novel nano-particle drug formulation.
  • The drug formulation was designed to enhance brain distribution of its lead drug candidate, PRV-002, to treat concussion (mild traumatic brain injury).
  • The combined nature of our new formulation and novel nasal device will maximize the exposure of the traumatized brain to our drug following concussion and give the best chance for effective treatment, commented Jacob VanLandingham, Executive VP of Drug Development of Odyssey Group International.
  • The novel nanoparticle drug formulation will improve safety by reducing exposure to areas of the body other than the intended treatment area, the brain,
    The drug, a novel neurosteroid being developed to treat concussion, has been formulated into a nano-particle powder.

ZetrOZ Provides Veterans With Proven Non-Invasive, Non-Narcotic Pain Relief and Soft Tissue Healing

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Nowhe relies on ZetrOZ Systems' sustained acoustic medicine (SAM) device for effective and non-narcotic pain relief.

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  • Nowhe relies on ZetrOZ Systems' sustained acoustic medicine (SAM) device for effective and non-narcotic pain relief.
  • SAM uses continuous ultrasound therapy applied to deep tissue to accelerate natural healing at the molecular level.
  • The continuous therapy inhibits inflammation and increases the rate of tissue regeneration, angiogenesis, and nutrient exchange in deep musculoskeletal tissue.
  • ZetrOZ Systems produced UltrOZ, samSport and samPro 2.0 to provide safe and effective treatment options for prevalent conditions such as arthritis.

Oculogica Receives Department of Defense Grant to Develop Wearable Concussion Diagnostic with Pre-eminent Partners

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

These awards are designed to fund efforts to provide significant leaps forward in medical technology.

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  • These awards are designed to fund efforts to provide significant leaps forward in medical technology.
  • The earlier we can detect a concussion, the greater the likelihood of a good outcome.
  • We have been studying eye-tracking as part of a multi-modal assessment of concussion for several years in the clinic.
  • The company has developed the EyeBOX, the first and only FDA cleared baseline-free aid in diagnosis of concussion to help physicians objectively categorize concussion.

BrainScope Launches Next-Gen Medical Device: First and only FDA-cleared system for true point-of-care assessment of both concussion and brain bleeds now includes Concussion Index

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The Concussion Index adds to the suite of FDA cleared algorithms already available on the BrainScope device and in clinical use today to rapidly triage suspected mild traumatic brain injuries, from brain bleeds to concussion.

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  • The Concussion Index adds to the suite of FDA cleared algorithms already available on the BrainScope device and in clinical use today to rapidly triage suspected mild traumatic brain injuries, from brain bleeds to concussion.
  • The results are immediately available and enable doctors to get rapid, objective insights about the likelihood of brain bleeds and concussions.
  • "With the addition of the AI-derived Concussion Index, BrainScope adds important new baselining and follow-up capabilities to aid physicians in concussion management," said Susan Hertzberg, CEO of BrainScope.
  • BrainScope is a medical neurotechnology company that is improving brain health by providing objective, diagnostic insights that enable better patient care.

Non-Surgical sam® Treatment Helps Career Law Enforcement Veteran Manage Pain From Work-Related Injuries

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Unfortunately, too many complete their service with injuries and pain that endures long after their duty ends.

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  • Unfortunately, too many complete their service with injuries and pain that endures long after their duty ends.
  • Despite countless surgeries, too many veterans that have sustained injuries on the job still endure the physical pain that comes with living everyday life.
  • The wearable Sustained Acoustic Medicine (sam) device , developed by ZetrOZ Systems, is a safe, non-invasive ultrasound treatment clinically proven and FDA approved for the reduction and treatment of pain.
  • Those have helped but I was recently prescribed the sam unit by my doctor, who is nothing short of a saint.

Hyperice and PFATS Develop Recovery Technology Education Platform for NFL Athletic Trainers

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

PFATS and Hyperice will develop courses to educate current and future athletic trainers, including interns, on innovations in recovery technology for player performance and recovery.

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  • PFATS and Hyperice will develop courses to educate current and future athletic trainers, including interns, on innovations in recovery technology for player performance and recovery.
  • Athletic trainers throughout the NFL have long used Hyperice products for injury prevention and performance with PFATS having an established relationship with Normatec recovery products for years.
  • PFATS athletic trainers will also continue to test, research, and provide feedback on all current and future Hyperice products.
  • About PFATS: The Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) represents the athletic trainers of the National Football League (NFL).

ImPACT Applications Releases ImPACT Version 4

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Monday, March 1, 2021

1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After years of data collection, clinical studies, and research, ImPACT Applications announced today the release of ImPACT Version 4.

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  • 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After years of data collection, clinical studies, and research, ImPACT Applications announced today the release of ImPACT Version 4.
  • ImPACT Version 4 will continue to use the same clinically proven ImPACT tests as in the previous version.
  • ImPACT Applications Inc., a Riverside Insights Company, is the maker of ImPACT, ImPACT Pediatric, and ImPACT Quick Test, all FDA cleared, Class II medical devices that assist in the screening, assessment, and management of concussion as well as Cognitive Impairment Screener (CIS) that helps identify individuals who need further assessment for neurocognitive deficits and mental illnesses.
  • ImPACT Applications also offers FDA cleared ImPACT Baseline Test to home-based users.

JAMA Highlights Success of BrainScope's EEG-based Concussion Index As Reliable Indicator of Concussion

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Specific variables from the multi-modal assessment were used to generate a Concussion Index at each time point, with EEG having the largest contribution.

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  • Specific variables from the multi-modal assessment were used to generate a Concussion Index at each time point, with EEG having the largest contribution.
  • The study was conducted between 2017 to 2019 with referrals from 49 high schools, colleges, and concussion clinics in the US.
  • The Concussion Index had a sensitivity of 86%, specificity of 71%, and negative predictive value of 90%.
  • These results support the high accuracy of the Concussion Index in the identification of the likelihood of concussion, with performance above that reported in the literature for concussion assessment tools, which are largely subjective and show poor replicability.

Movendo and University of Memphis Partner to Predict, Evaluate and Treat Sports Injuries in Student Athletes

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Monday, February 1, 2021

Movendo Technology has partnered with University of Memphis to integrate Movendos robotic system hunova into the screening and physical rehabilitation of their student athletes for knee related deficits, concussions and overall performance.

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  • Movendo Technology has partnered with University of Memphis to integrate Movendos robotic system hunova into the screening and physical rehabilitation of their student athletes for knee related deficits, concussions and overall performance.
  • At University of Memphis, the hunova is being integrated into on-going evaluation of overall performance, knee and concussion of student athletes, according to Douglas Powell, PhD, Co-Director of the Exercise Neuroscience Research Laboratory.
  • Objective evaluations and individualized training are key for preventing injuries, optimizing performance and better return-to-play decisions, explained Dr. Powell.
  • We are planning to evaluate and train student athletes from almost all sports teams for both baseline and throughout the season with the hunova.

Logan University Introduces Master's in Athletic Training Program

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

Logan University's Master's in Athletic Training is the only program offered by a chiropractic and health sciences institution, affording access to Logan's state-of-the-art science facilities and network of clinical partners.

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  • Logan University's Master's in Athletic Training is the only program offered by a chiropractic and health sciences institution, affording access to Logan's state-of-the-art science facilities and network of clinical partners.
  • "From the sidelines of prominent Midwestern universities to a variety of non-traditional health care settings, Logan students will receive more hands-on clinical experience than most other athletic training programs," said Stephen Nickell, EdD, LAT, ATC, Sports and Exercise Science Department Chair & Athletic Training Program Director.
  • Unlike other athletic training programs, Logan will offer multiple cohorts per academic year, affording more students the opportunity to enter this competitive field.
  • Logan University is currently seeking accreditation for their new athletic training program and is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).