Navigating Neuropsychology

Latest Episodes:

121| Neuropsych Bite: The Brain in Space – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson Jun 15, 2023

Show notes

Today we give you a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson about her work as a researcher for NASA and the effects of microgravity, radiation, etc. on astronauts. Previous episodes with Vonetta included a discussion of brain health (episode 116) and her company CerebroFit (episode 117).

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/121

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120| Apathy and Agitation in Neurodegenerative Diseases – A Conversation With Dr. Krista Lanctôt Jun 01, 2023

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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Krista Lanctôt about neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in older adults with neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on apathy and agitation. The discussion covers definitions, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, methods of assessment, relation to degenerative neuropathology, and various treatment approaches.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/120

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119| Clinical Case 16 (Pediatric, Extremely Low Birth Weight) – A Conversation With Dr. Sakina Butt May 15, 2023

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Today we give you a pediatric clinical case centered around a four year old girl. It is presented by Dr. Sakina Butt, a neuropsychologist and training director at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She is board certified in clinical neuropsychology and in the pediatric subspecialty.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/119

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118| Ecological Validity and Digital Technology – A Conversation With Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe May 01, 2023

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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe about ecological validity, with a focus on methods for capitalizing on digital technologies to maximize ecological validity in neuropsychology. We cover definitions, methods for assessing ecological validity, naturalistic assessment, smart homes, sensors, privacy and security, and a digital memory notebook.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/118

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117| Neuropsych Bite: CerebroFit – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson Apr 15, 2023

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This is a conversation with Dr. Vonetta Dotson on her company, CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health, where we focus on business aspects of neuropsychology.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/117

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116| Brain Health in Adults – A Conversation With Dr. Vonetta Dotson Apr 01, 2023

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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.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/116

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115| Ethics Vignette 1 Mar 15, 2023

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Today we give you an ethics vignette where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. Similar to the fact-finding episodes, this is a recording of their real practice session for Ryan's ABPP Oral Exam, since talking through an ethics vignette is one aspect of the exam. John reads the vignette during the episode, but you can also read along by downloading the pdf at navneuro.com/115.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/115

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114| Loneliness – A Conversation With Dr. Ellen Lee Mar 01, 2023

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In this episode, we discuss the cognitive and psychological effects of loneliness with Ellen Lee, MD. We cover definitions, epidemiology, various assessment methods (including digital technology), relationships with age, sex/gender, race/ethnicity, and culture, overall physical, cognitive, and mental health effects, and interventions to reduce loneliness.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/114

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113| Adult Fact-Finding Case 2 Feb 15, 2023

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Today we bring you our second clinical fact-find episode, where John plays the role of examiner and Ryan plays the role of examinee. We simulate the exam process and then debrief about it and provide tips afterward. If you'd like to either follow along as Ryan gathers relevant information, or use this case for your own fact find with a colleague, we provide the relevant information in the website show notes.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/113

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112| Functional (Nonepileptic) Seizures – A Conversation With Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr. Feb 01, 2023

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We speak with Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr. about functional (nonepileptic) seizures. We cover epidemiology, overlap and differences with regard to epilepsy, negative health outcomes, co-occurring psychological and neurological factors, an etiological framework, cognitive profiles, and treatment. We also discuss general overlap across neurology and psychiatry, as well as future directions in research on functional seizures.

Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/112

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