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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

Dr. Mark D. Allen holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from Johns Hopkins University and received post-doctoral training in Cognitive Neuroscience and Functional Neuroimaging at the University of Washington. As a co-founder of Cognitive Fx, he played a pivotal role in establishing the unique and exceptional treatment approach. Dr. Allen is renowned for his pioneering work in adapting fMRI for clinical use. His contributions encompass neuroimaging biomarkers development for post-concussion diagnosis and innovative research into the pathophysiology of chronic post-concussion symptoms. He's conducted over 10,000 individualized fMRI patient assessments and crafted a high-intensity interval training program for neuronal and cerebrovascular recovery. Dr. Allen has also co-engineered a machine learning-based neuroanatomical discovery tool and advanced fMRI analysis techniques, ensuring more reliable analysis for concussion patients.

Headache From Whiplash: Causes and Treatment Options

Headache From Whiplash: Causes and Treatment Options

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

If you’ve started getting headaches after you’ve suffered whiplash, you’re not alone. After neck pain, headaches are the second most common symptom from whiplash. Over 60 percent of patients have headaches immediately after their injury, and many continue to experience this symptom for months and even years afterward.  

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UPMC Concussion Clinic vs. Cognitive FX for PCS Treatment

UPMC Concussion Clinic vs. Cognitive FX for PCS Treatment

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is a world-renowned healthcare provider and insurer with groundbreaking work in research, treatments, and clinical care. UPMC runs 40 hospitals and more than 700 doctors’ offices and outpatient centers, serving patients throughout western and central Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and around the globe.

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Post-Concussion Syndrome Care at Mayo Clinic vs. Cognitive FX

Post-Concussion Syndrome Care at Mayo Clinic vs. Cognitive FX

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

If you have post-concussion syndrome, you might think that the Mayo Clinic would be a serious contender as your treatment provider. After all, the Mayo Clinic is a world-renowned medical and research center with facilities in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota. Patients have access to a wide range of medical specialties and healthcare options, with over 100 medical and surgical services available throughout the system. Their drive and dedication have earned them many top rankings in varied specialties, including endocrinology, gastroenterology, and cancer, to name just a few. 

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Amen Clinics vs Cognitive FX for Concussion and TBI Treatment

Amen Clinics vs Cognitive FX for Concussion and TBI Treatment

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

Very few clinics offer specialized treatment for post concussion syndrome (PCS). Cognitive FX specializes exclusively in treating the root causes of lingering post-concussion symptoms (as well as those caused by similar brain injury mechanisms, such as transient ischemic attack or carbon monoxide poisoning). Amen Clinics treats a wide variety of mental health disorders, emotional issues, and behavioral challenges, such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and anger. This article examines the differences in evaluation, treatment, support, and pricing of Amen Clinics vs. Cognitive FX for persistent symptoms of brain injury. 

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Recurring Concussion Symptoms: Causes and Treatment

Recurring Concussion Symptoms: Causes and Treatment

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

Despite the fact that your concussion was weeks (or months or even years) ago, you’re still experiencing symptoms. Maybe they’re ever-present reminders of an injury you’d rather forget, or maybe they come and go as you attempt to live your life as fully as you can. Either way, you’re still suffering. What’s going on, and what can you do about it?

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Concussion Symptoms Getting Worse? Here's Why & What to Do

Concussion Symptoms Getting Worse? Here's Why & What to Do

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

If you’ve suffered a concussion, you can usually expect to get better over the course of two weeks. (Concussions from sports injuries average 710 days, while recovery from concussions from other causes can take up to three months.) During this time, you might have your up and down days, but the upward trajectory should be there. Unfortunately, not all patients get better. In fact, up to 30% of post-concussion patients develop long-lasting symptoms. While those symptoms might stay stable, you could notice things getting worse instead of better.

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Head Injury Headache Years Later? Here Are Your Options

Head Injury Headache Years Later? Here Are Your Options

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

Headaches are one of the most common symptoms after a head injury (studies show 70% of mTBI patients experience them, though 84% of our patients report having them). They can develop after mild, moderate, or severe injuries. For many patients, the headaches develop for the first time shortly after the injury. For others, the injury causes pre-existing headaches, such as migraines, to worsen. 

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Recover from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning's Long-Term Effects

Recover from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning's Long-Term Effects

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can lead to severe long-term cognitive, physical, and behavioral symptoms, such as problems with memory, difficulty concentrating, balance issues, and mental health problems. Symptoms can continue even when the source of the gas is removed. Patients affected by CO poisoning can experience symptoms for months or even years after exposure. 

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Cognitive FX’s Long Haul COVID Treatment Protocol

Cognitive FX’s Long Haul COVID Treatment Protocol

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

Most patients with COVID-19 recover within a few days or weeks after a brief acute infection. However, about 10% experience long-term symptoms such as brain fog, fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath, and even psychological issues like depression and anxiety. Experiencing these persistent symptoms is known as long COVID, long-haul COVID or post-acute sequelae of SARS-Cov-2 infection (PASC). 

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Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for COVID Long-Haulers Worth It?

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for COVID Long-Haulers Worth It?

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Dr. Mark Allen Ph. D.

At the moment, treatment options for long COVID patients are limited. Many patients cope with their symptoms using existing medications or treatments targeting specific symptoms like headaches or sleep problems, but these efforts are just stopgaps. They don’t actually resolve the underlying cause of symptoms associated with long COVID. Researchers know there is a growing need to identify new and effective treatments for these patients.

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