{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The HeadRush Podcast with Paul Frase","title":"Beyond “Rest and Wait”: Alex Smith, Dr. Michael Wyand and the Search for a Concussion Treatment","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/43ec6fbe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3498,"description":"A century of medical progress—and concussion patients are still largely told to rest and wait. Could OXE103 help change that?\nFormer NFL quarterback Alex Smith and Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals CEO Dr. Michael Wyand join Paul Frase to examine one of the largest gaps in brain-injury care: the lack of an FDA-approved medication for concussion.\nAlex shares what concussions looked and felt like during his 16-year NFL career—and why his experiences led him to join Oxeia’s Board of Directors. Dr. Wyand explains what happens inside the brain following a concussion, the science behind OXE103, and why its early Phase 2a results justified taking the research into a larger, controlled Phase 2b trial.\nThe conversation explores why “rest and wait” is not enough, what scientists still need to prove, and what an effective treatment could mean for athletes, veterans, accident survivors, children and families living with persistent concussion symptoms.\nOXE103 is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. This episode is for educational purposes and should not be considered medical or investment advice.\nSponsors\nThis episode is presented in partnership with Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals: oxeiabiopharma.com\nThe HeadRush Podcast proudly recognizes the support of:\nPatrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation: stopcte.org\nMillennium Health Centers: tbihelpnow.org\nMillennium Health Store: millenniumhealthstore.com\nParadise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program: paradisebehavioral.com/brainwell\nMC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S\nAmbio Life Sciences: ambio.life\nVielight, Inc.: vielight.com — Use discount code HEADRUSHVL\nPlease support the HeadRush Foundation as it expands brain-health education, resources, treatment access and hope for individuals and families affected by brain injury.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NjrmzZaTagXj-R-bVK3-S68yVZIoWQ_Fi-H6bjhL9d0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYWVm/OGY1OWVhZjA2MTNk/Yzg1ZWFjMmRjMWUy/ZWZjNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}