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EDUCATION: Princeton Day names interim lower school head Princeton Day School has announced that Lisa Surace will be the interim head of the lower school. Read more on The Princeton…. Click Here to Read More

Casebook of Ethical Challenges in Neuropsychology Through the use of case illustrations, this text examines ethical issues in neuropsychology. It examines the differences between the 1992 and 2002 APA Ethics Codes as they relate to neuropsychological activities and offers a practical approach for List Price: Price:…. Click Here to Read More

bit.ly The 21-Item Neuropsychological Test App is a test for exaggeration of existing problems or poor effort during the course of neuropsychological testing. The 21-Item Test was designed to be used by licensed clinicians and doctors to detect poor effort during the course of neuropsychological testing. The App includes the instructional manual and comes with ten (10) initial tests. Additional tests may be purchased using in app purchase for as little as each. Test results are available immediately after completion of the test. A separate End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) is presented to the purchaser prior to the App being sold. This EULA outlines the…. Click Here to Read More

How do Doctors Diagnose Alzheimers Disease Article by Jenni Baty RN The clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is often referred to as a diagnosis by exclusion,as there is no specific clinical test that is unique to Alzheimer’s disease. This makes diagnosing Alzheimer’s a frustrating experience for both the patient and family; they are not told that Alzheimer’s disease has been specifically diagnosed, but that other possible diagnoses have been dismissed, leaving Alzheimer’s disease as the likely diagnosis by a process of elimination. Because of the difficulty in making an Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis doctors have devised a number of techniques to help identify Alzheimer’s with…. Click Here to Read More

Encyclopedia of Clinical Neuropsychology This encyclopedia serves as a unified, comprehensive reference for professionals involved in the diagnosis, evaluation, and rehabilitation of adult patients and children with neuropsychological disorders. It addresses psychological, psychosocial, and psychiatric aspects of an array of neurological disorders, emphasizing treatment and rehabilitation, not just assessment and diagnosis. List Price: $ 1,700.00 Price: $…. Click Here to Read More

Pearcedale, Victoria, Australia (PRWEB) January 8, 2007 Dr. R. H. Brian Costello, neuropsychologist and founder of Cassel Research Centre in Pearcedale, has been named Cambridge Who?s Who Professional of the Year in Neuropsychology. While inclusion in Cambridge Who?s Who is an honor, only one member in each discipline is named Professional of the Year. The Cambridge selection committee hand picks these special honorees based on accomplishments, academic achievement, leadership, and service. Costello is a recognized worldwide authority in mind/body medicine, pain control, rehabilitation, computerized biofeedback personality and careers assessment. He pioneered the picture polygraph…. Click Here to Read More

Dozens suing Feds over visa lottery Dozens of people who were mistakenly told they had won a spot to apply for a U.S. visa through the annual visa lottery system are suing the federal government. Read more on WPTV West Palm…. Click Here to Read More

The Handbook of Clinical Neuropsychology The past 30 years have seen the field of clinical neuropsychology grow to become an influential discipline within mainstream clinical psychology and an established component of most professional courses. It remains one of the fastest growing specialties within mainstream clinical psychology, neurology, and the psychiatric disciplines. Substantially updated to take account of these rapid developments, the new edition of this successful handbook provides a practical guide for those interested in the professional application of neuropsychological approaches and techniques in clinical practice. With chapters by leading specialists, it demonstrates…. Click Here to Read More

The Neuropsychology of Autism The fields of autism and the fields of neuropsychology have grown tremendously in the past 40 years. This comprehensive volume draws together what is known about the neuropsychology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from leaders in the field. It introduces the basics of clinical presentation, genetics, neurochemistry, and neuroanatomy in ASD, as well as a review of overarching neuropsychological theories. The book then presents detailed and up-to-date reviews of key neuropsychological functions, including language, memory, attention, social cognition, and sensory and motor functions. The final section of the book presents leading and novel theories about…. Click Here to Read More

by Will Lion A Natural Remedy for Depression – Alleviating Sleep Apnea? Article by Kevin Flatt Could correcting sleep apnea remedy depression? Studies link sleep apnea and depression, therefore the correction of sleep apnea may be a remedy for depression. For more than twenty years studies have suggested the existence of a relationship between depression and obstructive sleep apnea in the general population.A researcher at Stanford University found that in the general population of the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain about 800 of 100,000 individuals have both a breathing-related sleep disorder and a major depressive disorder with nearly 20% of the subjects who…. Click Here to Read More

Over 75% of traumatic brain injuries are so-called mild injuries (mTBIs), often known as concussions. Most people recover completely and are fully functional within two weeks. In about ten percent of cases, however, and especially where there has been repeated injury, symptoms can persist and alter the lives of the affected individuals and their families. Cognitive deficits, memory problems, emotional outbursts, impulsive and erratic behavior, sleep problems, headaches, and other issues can make mTBI much more than a “mild” condition. Compounding the problem is the alarming prevalence of misdiagnosis, which is due largely to the lack of a reliable physical test…. Click Here to Read More

by altemark Brain Injury and Proof Problems Facing the Injury Attorney Article by Attorney, Andrew Rockman Brain injury comes in many forms, shows up in different ways and is often very hard to detect and even harder to prove.The most obvious brain injuries are those involving a direct trauma to the brain with evidence of bleeding or tissue damage. Even this type of brain injury can have “proof” problems when it comes to portraying the specific injury to a jury.A brain injury that has visible interruption of brain tissue by bone or other fragments is not the problem. The problem is the type of brain injury where the subtleties of MRIs or CT Scans must be interpreted. This creates…. Click Here to Read More