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Dr. Nitin Sethi: The Neurosurgeon Who Fights for Boxers
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Dr. Nitin Sethi is a neurologist, boxer, and chief medical officer for the New York State Athletic Commission. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, he completed his residency in neurology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is board-certified in neurology and has a special interest in concussion and traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Sethi is a passionate advocate for the health and safety of athletes. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He is also a member of the New York State Athletic Commission, where he is responsible for ensuring the safety of athletes competing in combat sports.
In addition to his medical work, Dr. Sethi is also a competitive boxer. He has won several amateur boxing championships and has competed in professional boxing matches. Dr. Sethi's boxing experience has given him a unique perspective on the risks and benefits of combat sports. He believes that combat sports can be a healthy and rewarding activity for athletes, but he also believes that it is important to take steps to mitigate the risks of injury.
Dr. Sethi is a dedicated physician and a passionate advocate for the health and safety of athletes. He is a valuable asset to the New York State Athletic Commission and to the world of combat sports.
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1. Introduction to Dr. Nitin Sethi, leading neurologist with a life in the professional boxing and MMA world. (00:02:20)
2. How does one combine interests in neurology and boxing and become a ringside physician? (00:02:40)
3. How to bring a professional demeanor to something you are passionate about. (00:03:40)
4. Dr. Sethi family history, where he was born (USA) and more. (00:03:55)
5. Moving to NYC for medical residency, discovering boxing. Meeting first boxing coach. (00:05:19)
6. Connection to Cornell and NY Presbyterian Hospital. First contact with New York State Athletic Commission to be a ringside physician. (00:06:41)
7. The life of being a doctor who works out at a boxing gym, basic training in boxing. (00:09:25)
8. Risks of sparring, blows to head. Knowledge of boxing while living in India. Early exposure to boxing and MMA. (00:11:40)
9. Why do we box and participate and combat sports? Origins and meanings of the sport, or is it a sport at all? (00:14:50)
10. Can boxing affect one’s life and thinking? The “go again” and “dig deep” mantra for body, mind and spirit. (00:17:15)
11. Becoming Chief Medical Officer for the NY State Boxing Commission. Looking after the health and safety of athletes and champions in a brutal sport. Rules of the ring. Do boxing movies tell the truth? (00:19:15)
12. How are wounds dealt with in the ring or cage? When lacerations bleed profusely…what is used and approved for use in the ring? And what is a cut man? What is medical stoppage of a fight? More detail on lacerations. (00:22:53)
13. The notorious UFC 244 world championship MMA fight in Madison Square Garden. Dr. Sethi’s description of events. How one judges the danger of a cut. (00:27:36)
14. Sound from the fight; commentary by Rogan, insight from Dr. Sethi and controversial moment when fight gets called. (00:29:25)
15. Dr. Sethi’s rationale for calling the fight. What is a fighter’s POV and referee’s? (00:31:22)
16. Enraged MMA fans come after Dr. Sethi with verbal abuse, racist remarks, attempts to hurt his practice. An atmosphere of danger. (00:35:24)
17. The brain and how it responds emotionally to stimuli. How fans and boxers react to events over time. Change afoot in the culture of the sport. (00:40:00)
18. Risk of life and death in the ring; the culture of “no mas” and not quitting. The risk of permanent head injuries. Guidelines for same. (00:43:00)
19. Being a peaceful person versus macho aggression. (00:46:00)
20. Why the brain is such a special organ. Neurological risks to boxers over time and after their careers are ended. (00:48:40)
21. Dr. Sethi’s lifetime goals as a physician and a boxer. (00:50:00)
22. Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonian symptoms, brain damage in boxing. (00:51:00)
23. Neuroplasticity; what is cognitive exercise? (00:54:28)
24. Hollywood boxing and fight scenes versus reality (00:58:00)
25. Drumming and the brain; more on boxing, Parkinsonian symptoms and brain health (01:00:00)
26. Goodbyes (01:04:00)
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