Link for CME Credit Coming soon!

In the wake of star Spurs player Victor Wembanyama's concussion, San Antonio Spurs Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Leah Brown joins Pediatrics Now Host Holly Wayment to discuss concussion recognition and early traumatic brain injury (TBI) identification.

They talk about what happens medically in real time when a head injury is suspected and what pediatricians and frontline providers need to know to recognize and respond to concussion and early TBI.

It also reviews practical tools like SCAT-6, stepwise return-to-learn before return-to-play, activity progression thresholds, when to escalate care or image, the limits of protective headgear, and the need to change sports culture to prioritize brain health.

Bonus Episode:*Not Accredited for CME Credit*

In this episode Holly Wayment interviews Dr. Lisa Carnell, Director of NASA's Biological and Physical Sciences Division, about the AVATAR bone marrow organ-chip experiment that flew on Artemis II! The team sent personalized microphysiological "organ chips" made from astronaut blood to study deep-space radiation effects and compare results directly to the crew.

They discuss how these small, high‑fidelity models can accelerate translational research for oncology and pediatric diseases, reduce animal testing, enable personalized treatments, and help protect astronaut health on long missions. The chips can model hematopoiesis, test therapies, and provide data on radiation and drug responses.

The amazing conversation also covers broader NASA science: growing plants in space, future lunar and Mars research, and the potential real‑world benefits of space-driven technology for healthcare on Earth. Pediatricians will learn about the incredible search and organ‑chip technology as a tool to personalize care and improve outcomes for children.

Host Holly Wayment and war correspondent Benjamin Hall discuss his New York Times bestselling books, his near-fatal injury while reporting in Ukraine, and the long recovery that followed. He shares how family, community, and inner strength drove his rehabilitation and inspired his children’s book about bravery and standing up for others.

Hall also offers practical advice for clinicians and families on communication, resilience, and supporting loved ones through trauma, and emphasizes the importance of taking action, staying connected, and finding hope.