Episode 84 | Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia – With Dr. Bruce Miller

This episode is a discussion of behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). We first talk about overlap and differences between the various FTD spectrum conditions. Next, we cover the following topics specific to bvFTD: neuropathology, genetics, and neuroimaging, phenocopy syndrome, the classic clinical and behavioral syndrome, cognitive profile, and treatment options.

Episode 70 | ADHD, with Dr. Robb Mapou

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, with effects on academic and occupational performance, social relationships, and other aspects of functioning. Neuropsychologists frequently work with both children and adults with ADHD, and understanding the relevant scientific literature is an important part of training and continuing education in our field. In this episode, John and Ryan talk to Dr. Robb Mapou about ADHD, including conversations on developmental course, co-occurring symptoms, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, among other topics.

Episode 106 | Sport Related Concussion – With Dr. Michael McCrea

n this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael McCrea about sport related concussion. We focus on definition, pathophysiology, recognition/diagnosis, biomarkers, (re)evaluation, recovery, rehabilitation, and return to sport following sport concussion. We also touch upon long-term effects of repeated sport concussion on long-term cognition and mental health.

Episode 116 | Brain Health in Adults – With Dr. Vonetta Dotson

This episode is a broad overview of brain health in adults. We discuss methods for encouraging positive brain health behavior change in our patients, how to help patients who have little to no motivation for change (“precontemplation” stage), the importance of tailoring feedback to a patient’s level of health literacy, research support for various forms of brain health (e.g., sleep, nutrition, physical activity), barriers to brain health behavior change (e.g., SES and the physical environment), the relationship between brain health and mental health, and advocacy work in the brain health space.

Episode 94 | Neuropsychological Rehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury – With Dr. Dana Wong

This episode is a conversation about neuropsychological interventions for adult patients with acquired brain injuries such as TBI, stroke, or hypoxia. We define and differentiate different terms for neuropsychological interventions, we list and describe specific cognitive interventions, we discuss the importance of emotional symptoms following brain injuries, and we explain characteristics of intervention effectiveness.

Physical Activity and Brain Plasticity

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