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Focus Neuropsychology

Locality: Bondi, New South Wales

Phone: +61 403 078 881

Address: 105/282 Oxford Street 2022 Bondi, NSW, Australia

Website: http://focusneuropsychology.com.au

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23.01.2022 Good news: Napping IS good for you... if you do it correctly!

21.01.2022 Researchers followed 4,457 couples for 8 years to find that having an optimistic partner may stave off cognitive decline!

21.01.2022 COVID-19 has changed our world. Everybody has their own set of challenges to face but as we settle in to the new normal, it is important to take stock of our mental health. I really like this piece which focuses on COVID-19 anxiety. However, the recommendations contained in the article could just as easily be applied to any type of stress (oh, I don't know... perhaps home-schooling children whilst working a full-time job from home for example). https://nautil.us//lets-talk-about-our-health-anxiety-over

21.01.2022 I saw first hand the incredible success of DBS for many Parkinson's disease patients. One of the highlights from my years working with neurology/neurosurgery patients. DBS is versatile: Fingers crossed the same success can be found with these other patient groups...

19.01.2022 Our eyes are a window into the brain. Researchers show that the thickness of the retina is correlated with Alzheimer's in mice. This is a hot area of research, although most ophthalmologic studies in this area look at the presence of plaques. https://buff.ly/2UbnmWu

19.01.2022 What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and is everyone who plays contact sports at risk of getting it? By C. Munro Cullum, PhD, ABPP and Christian LoBu...e, PhD CTE is a condition involving abnormalities in the tau protein, which normally helps build and stabilize connections within the brain. Determination of CTE requires autopsy with microscopic examination of brain tissue and characterization of pathology. A diagnosis of CTE cannot be made in living individuals using brain imaging, neuropsychological testing, or other tools at present. Media headlines have suggested that participation in contact sports and/or sustaining concussions results in CTE. However, scientists have found that such claims are not fully supported in recent studies and reviews of the literature. CTE has been detected in individuals with no known exposure to head trauma or participation in contact sports. Along these lines, less than 6% of 300 individuals who played contact sports at any point in their lifetime were found to have CTE in a recent study. The best information suggests that CTE is a rare condition, and it is clear that most individuals who play contact sports or who sustain concussions do not develop CTE. There have been claims that CTE is associated with a variety of behavioral changes such as depression, explosivity, substance use, cognitive impairment, and even suicidality. However, these symptoms occur in many conditions, and none are specific to CTE . To date, a causal relationship between CTE pathology and clinical symptoms has not been established, and scientists continue to debate the clinical significance of CTE abnormalities and what the risk factors may be. There have been few studies of the reliability of the pathological diagnosis of CTE, and when CTE is present, it is usually accompanied by other pathologies. Relating specific neuropathological findings to particular behaviors earlier in life is tenuous, and this work is in its infancy. It should be kept in mind that CTE is not a clinical diagnosis and that evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider can assist with identifying treatable symptoms and conditions that may improve the lives of those who are suffering and/or concerned about CTE. Image source: https://pixabay.com//kids-football-games-tackle-sports-56/

17.01.2022 What's it like to have prosopagnosia? What happens if you just can't tell faces apart? Great read.

17.01.2022 Lewy body dementia is the third most common type of dementia. Here is a nice brief summary of what we know about the disease at present.

16.01.2022 If you have family or friends that would benefit from this trial, we're currently recruiting people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early Alzheimer’s di...sease for the Clarity Study. Just call KaRa MINDS for more information 02 8960 7788 #alzheimersawareness #dementia #dementiaawareness #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #research #brainhealth #findacure See more

15.01.2022 Some welcome positive news: 4 ways Australia’s environment has repaired itself in 2020

15.01.2022 'Worship' here = 'pathological celebrity admiration'. Not surprising perhaps that there is a correlation with anit-vax and conspiracy beliefs? I wonder what other variables mediate the relationship. Hmm.... https://buff.ly/3gTKr8z

13.01.2022 When you join a clinical trial you receive the newest treatment and additional care you may not otherwise receive. View a list of our current clinical trials on our website www.karaminds.com.au

13.01.2022 A correct diagnosis and treatment can be completely life-changing for adults (and children) with ADHD.

11.01.2022 Hooray! Excellent research coming out of Australia has concluded there is no link between statins (medicine used to lower cholesterol) and memory impairment in older adults. Researchers followed 1000 people over 6 years and hope their findings will allay fears that statins will cause memory decline. https://buff.ly/2E4ETH8

08.01.2022 Oh dear. Study finds the most racially prejudiced people tend to think that they are less racist than the average person https://buff.ly/2Nf3uO1

08.01.2022 I remember learning about blindsight at university 20 years ago and being amazed at what this revealed about the brain. Yep, still amazed!

07.01.2022 Let's say you enrolled in an experiment to explore pain tolerance and pain threshold (work with me here...). You are randomised to a group and your hand is thrown into an ice bucket. You are instructed to shout either (a) a neutral word, such as 'table!', (b) a made up swearword, 'fouch!', (c) a funny made up word, 'twizpipe!', or (d) 'fuck!'. Which group can tolerate more pain? And why is that? https://buff.ly/2zbahoU

06.01.2022 Fingered crossed this translates to humans

05.01.2022 ANOTHER study that suggest the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and slow the rate of cognitive decline - this time a longitudinal study which recruited 9000 people. https://buff.ly/2WxPiUK

04.01.2022 So what exactly are the psychological predictors of hoarding toilet paper during COVID-19? This study suggests it's low anxiety and little desire to plan ahead that predicts restraint. I'm sure there's more to it....

04.01.2022 Interested in synaesthesia? How do scientists study this internal consciousness and what have we learned? Fascinating stuff. Oh, and in case you're wondering, the most common type is coloured days of the week

03.01.2022 A timely update on where we are up to with finding a cure for Alzheimer's. Interesting to see the different views. I'm proud to work in dementia clinical trials! Trying to be part of the solution!

03.01.2022 There are many barriers to finding a cure or treatment for Alzheimer's Disease, the most common form of dementia. KaRa MINDS encourage volunteers for a range of clinical trials. https://www.karaminds.com.au/clinical-trials/ Thank you @SchaefferCenter for your recent white paper.

02.01.2022 The evidence keeps building. A study of older adults shows how changing diet and increasing physical activity can reduce dementia risk, even if the person already has a diagnosis of cognitive decline

02.01.2022 Would you like to know more about epilepsy and how seizure medication works? There can be some side-effects depending on several variables but the good news is that these medicines are usually very effective in controlling seizures

02.01.2022 In case you wanted to know how the brain recovers language after damage. Not surprisingly, it's incredible. https://buff.ly/3bRWrFR

02.01.2022 Combining two of my prime interests: brains and space. More evidence that neuroplasticity is real (and amazing). Scans reveal how brain adapts to life in space

02.01.2022 People who can't visualise images in their mind tend to rely more on verbal labelling according to a new study - further evidence that aphantasia is a genuine condition