by Clinical Neuropsychologist Online | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | Neuro Podcasts
In this episode of Naked Neuroscience, James Tytko takes us in depth on traumatic brain injuries: assessing the risks of repeat head knocks, and shining a light on key developments in treating them. We hear from Dawn Astle, daughter of former England footballer Jeff...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist Online | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | Dementia
Abstract INTRODUCTION Clinicians lack the tools to incorporate physical activity into clinical care for Alzheimer’s disease prevention. We tested a 52-week exercise and health education program (Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer’s Prevention [LEAP! Rx])...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist Online | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | Dementia
Abstract INTRODUCTION Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains a debilitating condition with limited treatments and additional therapeutic targets needed. Identifying AD protective genetic loci may identify new targets and accelerate identification of therapeutic...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist Online | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | Neuroscience
Objectives: To investigate the effects of various arm positions on median nerve conduction studies (NCSs). Methods: This prospective cohort study, conducted at Adana City Training and Research Hospital between January and July 2023, included 20 healthy participants....
by Clinical Neuropsychologist Online | Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | Neuroscience
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of hearing loss in patients with dementia, examine the use of hearing aids in those with hearing loss, and ascertain if the cause of hearing loss is central or peripheral in origin. Methods: A retrospective cohort study...
