Bert Vargas, MD, FAHS, FAAN

06/30/2018

Want to make an impact? Join AHDA in their advocacy initiatives like on the Hill. Advocate for our patients and those that provide care for them.

We are excited to be hosting a booth at the American Headache Society® annual meeting this year. Helping to spread the word about who AHDA is and what Headache on the Hill is all about.

01/19/2018

Excited to talk about post-traumatic headache and TBI/concussion on Facebook Live. Tune in and learn about the latest science and how much more work needs to be done on this important and disabling problem!

Traumatic brain injuries or concussions sustained during sports or accidents can cause post-traumatic headache. Join us on the American Migraine Foundation's page this Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 8:30 p.m. EST to learn more about post-traumatic headaches and concussions from Dr. Bert Vargas.

10/28/2017

https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/can-science-solve-football-s-concussion-crisis-ncna809771
"The role telehealth will play will be significant," says Dr. Bert Vargas, director of the University of Texas Southwestern's Sports Neurology and Concussion Program. "If we could extend expertise to those [underserved] populations, it could help identify athletes' concussions and prevent further injury (due to) putting them back into play prematurely."

From better helmets to cannabis pills, researchers are exploring new ways to protect players from brain injuries.

09/27/2017

Excited about working on this research with my UTSW colleagues...