by PsyAsia International | Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Autoimmune, Brain, Encephalomyelitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuropsychology Podcasts, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
July 1, 2021 Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare, monophasic autoimmune condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. The symptoms of ADEM can be variable, given that lesions can present in multiple areas of the central nervous system. ADEM shares...
by PsyAsia International | Thursday, May 6, 2021 | ADHD, Attention, Behaviour, Diagnosis, Neuropsychology Podcasts, Pediatrics, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
May 6, 2021 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...
by PsyAsia International | Tuesday, April 6, 2021 | Apnea, Behaviour, Brain, Cognition, Neuropsychology Podcasts, Podcasts, PsyAsia Neuropsychology, Sleep
April 6, 2021 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder of breathing during sleep. It can lead to both sleep fragmentation and hypoxia, it has a negative impact on cardiovascular functioning, and it is associated with various neurobiological, cognitive, and...
by PsyAsia International | Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | Brain, Dementia, Neuropsychology Podcasts, Podcasts, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
March 2, 2021 In this episode, you’ll meet the co-founders of Kemper House and Kemper Cognitive Wellness. Betty and Kristin Kemper talk about the ideas that inspired them to start: 1) Kemper House – a dedicated assisted living environment pushing the...
by PsyAsia International | Monday, March 1, 2021 | Aging, Alzheimer's, Brain, Memory, Neuropsychology Podcasts, Podcasts, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
March 1, 2021 The Alzheimer’s Association reports that 50% of older adults above age 80 have Alzheimer’s disease. Within the 50% of older adults who do not meet criteria for Alzheimer’s disease, most experience typical age-related changes in memory. However, there...
