Mandarich starts with a media tour during the CFP National Championship game on Jan. 11, discussing how to save football from concussion.

National Harbor, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/05/2016 -- XLNTbrain has secured former NFL offensive lineman Tony Mandarich to speak on behalf of the sports concussion management system during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 11, 2016 during a media interview tour leading up to the kickoff.

A 1988 All-American for the Michigan State University Spartans, Mandarich will be onsite in Scottsdale, Arizona speaking with local, and national media at the "Audio Avenue," providing game commentary, as well as revealing his concussion experiences as associated with XLNTbrain.

- The first interview with Tony Mandarich is set to occur LIVE on SiriusXM College Sports Nation, hosted by former UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel and Chris Childers.

Mandarich is perhaps best known for being "the best offensive line prospect ever," by Sports Illustrated in 1989. He came into the league as the second overall draft pick by the Green Bay Packers.

"With concussions being so prominent and affecting so many people on and off the field, I'm glad to be affiliated with this advanced concussion system. From what I've experienced with concussions personally, and what XLNTbrain is doing, I think we could play a big role in helping the problem go away," said Mandarich, who played for the Packers until 1998.

After his playing days, Mandarich's story has been well-documented for overcoming painkiller addiction and alcoholism, which are unfortunately common conditions among former NFL players. He also penned, "My Dirty Little Secrets — Steroids, Alcohol & God" in 2009 to help others struggling with these issues. Based in Scottsdale, Mandarich is also a professional photographer with an extensive library, and related services at http://www.TonyMandarich.com.

About XLNTbrain LLC
XLNTbrain LLC provides XLNTbrain Sport™, an online and mobile concussion management protocol designed by neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD, author of "Concussion-ology: Redefining Sports Concussion Management For All Levels". XLNTbrain Sport™ provides necessary sports concussion compliance for new statewide laws, and a demo of the online tool designed for athletic trainers, clinicians, medical professionals, and others providing concussion-related care can be scheduled now by calling 814-934-1994 or emailing info@xlntbrain.com.

XLNTbrain Sport™ incorporates many of the best-practices and standards established by several industry organizations including the guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association and American Academy of Neurology. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™.

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Dr. Harry Kerasidis says movie will point viewers to examine advanced tools, information, even a “national prototype” concussion plan, based in Michigan

National Harbor, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/13/2015 -- As the curtain opens for the world premiere of the film "Concussion" starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin, neurologist Harry Kerasidis believes viewers will begin to investigate the untold story of what can be done now to preserve the game, while protecting the athletes' futures.

"One positive repercussion from the movie is that people will go home and consider what they know and believe about concussions," said Dr. Kerasidis, medical director of the Center for Neuroscience at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Maryland, and author of "Concussionology: Redefining Sports Concussion Management for All Levels.""This may lead them to looking for resources, information and advanced tools they can implement — which should enhance the awareness, the game and the athletes themselves."

Defying Misinformation

Sports concussions capture a lot of attention, and can be serious, says Dr. Kerasidis. "Unfortunately, there is void of up-to-date, accurate information and awareness of advanced tools and techniques exist — even at youth and high school levels," said Dr. Kerasidis, who also founded the Chesapeake Neurology Associates, which has fully integrated his own XLNTbrain.com platform.

The movie features Will Smith portraying Dr. Bennet Omalu who discovered the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) among deceased players from the National Football League.

"We've learned a lot about concussions, and sub-concussive hits since Dr. Omalu's discovery," said Dr. Kerasidis, "Concussions have emerged into a new era and field of science that blends neurology and technology. It's one topic sports teams, parents, organizations even medical professionals need to become 'Concussionologists.' "

"This is the premise of my work providing workable, highly relevant information and methods based on the latest research on concussions, as well as my 25 years treating them," said Dr. Kerasidis.

A National High School Prototype?

Along with a lack of understanding of the brain injury, Dr. Kerasidis says high schools know they need to do something, but are constrained financially. "Perhaps the movie will also reveal the need for funding, and even unique approaches," he said. For example, Dr. Kerasidis was instrumental in developing a prototype national plan for a integrating a seamless state-wide concussion protocol, following the Michigan example.

Through the Michigan High School Athletic Association, this school year 30 schools and approximately 10,000 student athletes and related athletic trainers, will have access to the full suite of advanced concussion care protocols, tests and tools created by Dr. Kerasidis. With the goal of offering the solution to the 300,000 athletes, the cost will be subsidized by a local or national corporate sponsor, freeing up funds at the high school level.

Other states believed to be well positioned to implement similar programs would include Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and Ohio, according to Dr. Kerasidis.

About XLNTbrain
XLNTbrain Sport™ provides online and mobile concussion management protocols incorporating many of the best-practices and standards established by several industry organizations including the guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association and American Academy of Neurology. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™.

Schedule a demonstration or obtain more information by calling 703-675-1857 or emailing info@xlntbrain.com.

About MHSAA
MHSAA is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by over 1,500 public and private middle, junior and senior high schools which exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. Member schools participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract approximately 1.6 million spectators each year.

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CEO Steve Lewis says Michigan pilot could be replicated, providing significant economic and branding value while protecting the athletes, and the game.

National Harbor, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/18/2015 -- Concussion care now has a platform for a corporation to effectively "co-sponsor concussion care," and set into motion a domino effect that will ultimately benefit millions of athletes playing contact sports, according to Steve Lewis, CEO of XLNTbrain LLC.

"We've created a pilot effort with Michigan's High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) where a sponsoring organization could find recognition and reward for helping thousands of athletes preserve their brain health," said Lewis, who has led several large multinational corporations through business development, branding and channel management restructuring. "Nobody has captured the state-wide concussion market from a sponsorship or co-branding perspective."

According to Lewis, state high school athletic associations are well suited to lead the way to improve athlete health and safety setting standards in concussion recognition and care.

Through a collaborative effort between the MHSAA, XLNTbrain will provide its full suite of advanced concussion care protocols in a Pilot Program to the MHSAA for the 2015-16 school year. With the goal of offering the solution to the 300K MHSAA athletes, the programs starts with over 30 schools and approximately 10,000 student athletes at a highly-subsidized rate.

Instead of charging the typical annual subscription rate per school or student, XLNTbrain will provide the entire service, seeking a corporate partner to reap the co-sponsorship and branding benefits. These typically would include powerful customer/patent acquisition economics, corporate goodwill and social responsibility benefits, among others."The MHSAA is certainly a leader in this regard as it attempts to provide the highest benefit to its athletes at the lowest cost to budget-constrained schools," Lewis said. "By structuring the state program as a sponsored opportunity, athletes get the necessary treatment, while the sponsors gain a captured audience of potential patients or clients."

Lewis said there is significant economic value for sponsors seeking customer/patient acquisition. For example, an insurance company, healthcare provider, or other type, would gain new patients inexpensively because the cost of the program is so relatively low compared to the lifetime value of a customer in one of the sponsor categories.

"A national pharmacy or insurance company could be position themselves as solving the youth sports concussion problem one state at a time," said Lewis, who admitted this idea came from a brain-storming session with a superstar sports agent. "Of course, the corporate social responsibility return to a sponsor, even a Foundation, are tremendous and fit well into the growing trend of doing well while doing good."

Lewis also said the campaign can be molded to meet the goals of the co-sponsor for the most effective impact, and be incorporated throughout the online, mobile and spectator audiences.

"Almost any state could embark on this type of program. The rationale being: Most states tell schools that they should implement concussion protocols. Yet, they don't give them a particular set of options on how to exactly accomplish the desired outcomes of athlete health and compliance with state laws in a standardized fashion. In applying measurement standards, data suitable for advancement of the science related to concussions, TBI and other brain health issues can be aggregated and mined."

"The concussion management space is competitive even in its embryonic stage," said Lewis, "but I think our fully featured nine step protocol competes favorably in the market." Other states believed to be well positioned to implement similar programs would include Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California and Ohio.

Commencing immediately, athletes from the pilot Michigan schools will be entered into the XLNTbrain Sport™ system to begin the new concussion pilot, which includes awareness education process that complies with state laws, an advanced concussion baseline test and other protocols to detect concussion risk and help with return to game play decisions.

XLNTbrain Sport™ includes:

- State compliant video education that requires taking a quiz to acknowledge understanding
- Neuro-cognitive baseline testing that includes an emotional reactivity component
- Balance testing included at baseline through post-injury recovery
- Smartphone mobile sideline assessment app
- Return-to-play recovery protocol
- Automated reporting to parents, and designated medical personnel

About XLNTbrain
XLNTbrain Sport™ provides online and mobile concussion management protocols incorporating many of the best-practices and standards established by several industry organizations including the guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association and American Academy of Neurology. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™. Schedule a demonstration or obtain more information by calling (703) 675-1857 or emailing info@xlntbrain.com.

About MHSAA
MHSAA is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by over 1,500 public and private middle, junior and senior high schools which exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. Member schools participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract approximately 1.6 million spectators each year.

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Officials point to "critically important removal from play process and subsequent reporting," provided by new online and mobile concussion protocol

National Harbor, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/13/2015 -- The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) is implementing an advanced concussion care trial during the 2015-16 school year for 30 schools and approximately 10,000 student athletes. In partnership with XLNTbrain Sport™, designated individuals from each school will gain access to a comprehensive suite of concussion education, testing, tracking and reporting tools for the athletes throughout the year.

The online software, designed by Harry Kerasidis, MD, provides clinical care guidance based on his 25 years treating thousands of traumatic brain injuries. That's exactly what MHSAA needed, according to Jack Roberts, Executive Director.

"Under MHSAA protocols, the initial removal from play decisions at school-managed venues are made by school-designated personnel. There are not enough medical professionals to cover all the venues where school sports practices occur for all levels of all sports," he said during a video introduction to the school leaders involved in the pilot program. "During the 2015-16 school year, the MHSAA is orchestrating two pilot programs that have the overall objective of bringing more attention to the critically important removal from play process and subsequent reporting and record keeping."

Commencing in early August, athletes from the pilot schools will be entered into the XLNTbrain Sport™ system to begin the concussion awareness education process that complies with state laws. The athletes will then take an advanced concussion baseline test that can be used to assess impairment of brain function after a potential injury, and can be used to help with return to game play decisions.

According to Dr. Kerasidis, the schools will also have a sideline assessment XLNTbrain Mobile App. "We included an objective balance test that relies on smartphone accelerometer technology which is effective in the field during practice and game situations," he said. "Should a concussion injury be suspected, the system automatically generates a notification to parents and medical professionals, and creates a recovery protocol and post-injury tracking so the right people can monitor the athlete's progress. Then, the system assists medical professionals with the all-important return-to-learn and return-to-play clearance."

The subscription-based XLNTbrain Sport™ program is currently being used by teams from youth to professional levels — in all sports especially those with high incidence rates of concussion including football, hockey, soccer and lacrosse.

XLNTbrain Sport™ includes:

- Video education that requires taking a quiz to acknowledge understanding
- Neuro-cognitive baseline testing that includes an emotional reactivity component
- Balance testing included at baseline through post-injury recovery
- Smartphone mobile sideline assessment app
- Return-to-play recovery protocol
- Automated reporting to parents, and designated medical personnel

About XLNTbrain Sport
XLNTbrain Sport™ provides online and mobile concussion management protocols incorporating many of the best-practices and standards established by several industry organizations including the guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association and American Academy of Neurology. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™.

Schedule a demonstration or obtain more information by calling 703-675-1857 or emailing info@xlntbrain.com.

About MHSAA
MHSAA is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by over 1,500 public and private middle, junior and senior high schools which exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. Member schools participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract approximately 1.6 million spectators each year.

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Athletes’ concussion recovery progress, concussion history and other return-to-play decision-making data now available in EHR-friendly report

National Harbor, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/15/2015 -- As the healthcare industry shifts to the new Electronic Health Record (EHR) expectations set, XLNTbrain Sport™ has added a function that allows medical professionals to receive an EHR-friendly report for an athlete that contains a concussion recovery progress report, concussion history and other important return-to-play data.

"I believe this function represents a new standard in concussion care," said Harry Kerasidis MD, a neurologist and co-founder of XLNTbrain LLC which is an online and mobile concussion care platform designed for sports applications. "It's a feature that has been requested by universities for both varsity and intramural sports, and coincides well with our initiatives marketing through health IT distributors.

The EHR-function allows medical professionals to review results from concussion baseline tests, symptoms, and other important information from subscribers, which has been rarely available. The data can then be added to the athlete's EHR, according to Dr. Kerasidis.

The subscription-based XLNTbrain Sport™ program is currently being used by more than 1,700 teams from youth to professional levels — in sports with high incidence rates of concussion including football, hockey, soccer and lacrosse. The service provides subscribers all-access to a full suite of online and mobile tools that integrate education, baseline testing, sideline assessment and concussion recovery protocols.

XLNTbrain was designed by Dr. Kerasidis noticing existing concussion tools were not integrated, out of date or cumbersome to apply in the real world. Dr. Kerasidis, who has treated thousands of concussions in his 25-year career, built a program designed for clinical use, but effective enough for all levels of sports participation.

XLNTbrain Sport™ includes:
- Video education that requires taking a quiz to acknowledge understanding
- Neuro-cognitive baseline testing that includes an emotional reactivity component
- Balance testing included at baseline through post-injury recovery
- Smartphone mobile sideline assessment app
- Return-to-play recovery protocol
- Automated reporting to designated medical personnel (EHR)

Dr. Kerasidis said XLNTbrain Sport™ incorporates many of the best-practices and standards established by several industry organizations including the guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association, the American Academy of Neurology and other medical organizations.

More information available at xlntbrain.com

About XLNTbrain LLC
XLNTbrain LLC helps prevent and detect concussions and guide a safe return to normal activity and gameplay. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™. Schedule a demonstration or obtain more information by calling (855) 333-9568, or emailing info@xlntbrain.com.

XLNTbrain LLC
137 National Plaza
Suite 300
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland 20745
United States
855-333-9568
info@xlntbrain.com

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Neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD Warns All Sports Leagues of Imminent Deadlines Related to New Concussion Safety Laws, Points to Online Tool

National Harbor, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/01/2015 -- Immediate action is required for sports teams across the country to comply with new statewide legislation regarding the elevated standards of concussion care, according to neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD, co-director of XLNTbrain LLC.

For example, in many states like in Connecticut, a new set of guidelines go into effect July 1, 2015 aimed at enhancing concussion-related care.

Find your state's concussion safety laws here.

"For Summer and Fall sports, people need to know NOW what is mandated, and take a serious look at going beyond the minimal standards," said Kerasidis, who has treated thousands of concussions in his 25-year practice. "I believe we will soon begin to see annual concussion baseline testing as common as annual physical exams."

Dr. Kerasidis added the real challenge for many sports teams and organizations is complying with the legislation. "Following league or state approved concussion guidelines is still a relatively new concept, and that's why I wanted to issue this 'National Youth Sports Concussion Compliance Alert.' "

To assist with compliance, Dr. Kerasidis created XLNTbrain Sport™, an advanced concussion testing and recovery program that includes an educational component that exceeds all the states' legislated concussion education requirements.

"I started developing the foundation of my concussion protocol after being unable to find relevant concussion information and tools integrated into one platform, so it could be applied in the real world," Kerasidis said.

XLNTbrain Sport™ includes:

- Video education that requires taking a quiz to acknowledge understanding

- Neuro-cognitive baseline testing that includes an emotional reactivity component

- Balance testing at baseline, time of injury, and through recovery

- Smartphone mobile sideline assessment app

- Return-to-play recovery protocol

- Automated reporting to designated medical personnel

- XLNTbrain Sport™ is a subscription-based concussion program currently being used by more than 1,700 teams and 40 organizations from youth to professional levels.

- Kerasidis said XLNTbrain exceeds the position statements and guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association, the American Academy of Neurology and other medical organizations.

About XLNTbrain LLC
XLNTbrain provides Clinical-level concussion care designed for sports on all levels. It's mobile-friendly and available at an affordable subscription. XLNTbrain is ideal for youth and recreational leagues, high school and college sports. XLNTbrain includes concussion education that is compliant with all 50 states' laws, advanced concussion baseline testing, mobile assessment app, recovery guidance, reporting, symptom tracking and more. XLNTbrain helps prevent and detect concussions and guide athletes safely back to normal activity and gameplay. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™. Schedule a demonstration or obtain more information by calling 855-333-9568, or emailing info@xlntbrain.com

XLNTbrain LLC
137 National Plaza
Suite 300
National Harbor, Maryland 20754
United States
855-333-9568
info@xlntbrain.com

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Major League Lacrosse team goes beyond existing protocol with new online, mobile platform designed by neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD, which is also being used by more than 1,700 teams nationwide.

National Harbor, MD -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/22/2015 -- An advanced concussion testing and recovery program, called XLNTbrain, LLC., is being added by the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) team Boston Cannons to complement its existing league-mandated concussion protocol, according to Adam Thomas, the team's head athletic trainer.

"When I saw what XLNTbrain could do, I was intrigued," said Thomas, who is also the Assistant Clinical Professor at Northeastern University, as well as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for Team USA Lacrosse. "I like its balance testing with the smartphone and the other tools because ultimately it assists me with getting our guys (players) back on the field safely."

The Boston Cannons are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have played in the MLL since the 2001 season and won the MLL Championship in 2011.

According to Steve Lewis, CEO of XLNTbrain, the team's athletic training staff will have access to a full suite of online and mobile tools that integrate education, baseline testing, sideline assessment and concussion recovery protocols. The subscription-based XLNTbrain Sport™ program is also currently being used by more than 1,700 teams and 40 organizations from youth to professional levels.

"Lacrosse is an exciting sport with lots of action, and potential contact," said Lewis. "We are glad to be a part of helping the Cannons preserve the valuable, and entertaining, experiences that lacrosse and all athletics provide."

Lewis said XLNTbrain was designed by acclaimed neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD after noticing existing concussion tools were not integrated, out of date or cumbersome to apply in the real world. So Dr. Kerasidis, who has treated thousands of concussions in his 25-year career, built a program designed for clinical use, but effective enough for all levels of sports participation. XLNTbrain Sport™ includes:

- Video education that requires taking a quiz to acknowledge understanding
- Neuro-cognitive baseline testing that includes an emotional reactivity component
- Balance testing at baseline, time of injury, and through recovery
- Smartphone mobile sideline assessment app
- Return-to-play recovery protocol
- Automated reporting to designated medical personnel

Lewis added the Cannons have now exceeded guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association, the American Academy of Neurology and other medical organizations.

About XLNTbrain LLC
XLNTbrain LLC helps prevent and detect concussions and guide athletes safely back to normal activity and gameplay. Designed by neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD, XLNTbrain Sport™ is a subscription-based concussion protocol which has been implemented by more than 1,700 teams and 40 organizations from youth to professional levels of play. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™. Schedule a demonstration or obtain more information by calling (855) 333-9568, or emailing info@xlntbrain.com.

Download a FREE book chapter from the soon-to-be released, "Concussionology: Redefining Sports Concussion Management," by Dr. Harry Kerasidis, coming out Summer 2015.

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