Navigating Neuropsychology

John Bellone & Ryan Van Patten - NavNeuro
Navigating Neuropsychology

Join John and Ryan as they explore the field of neuropsychology through the presentation of cutting edge scientific findings, discussion of important topic areas, and interviews with experts in a variety of relevant fields. The three main objectives of the podcast are to 1) Provide interesting, relevant, and easily-accessible information for students and professionals in neuropsychology, as well as anyone who is interested in brain-behavior relationships. 2) Begin working towards unification on important areas of debate within neuropsychology, while also encouraging the expression of diverse, creative ideas and opinions. 3) Act as an outlet for innovative ideas and breaking news in the field, to allow listeners to stay abreast of current scientific and professional developments in neuropsychology. Check out www.NavNeuro.com for more information about the show.

  1. 1 JAN

    158| Intraoperative Brain Mapping – A Conversation With Dr. Vigneswaran Veeramuthu and Dr. Dave Sabsevitz

    In this episode we highlight topics such as the meaning and evolution of the term “eloquent cortex,” localized versus distributed models of brain functioning, aggressiveness versus conservatism of neurosurgeons during resections, the “onco-functional balance,” electrocorticography and stereo EEG procedures, the Wada procedure, the clinical and functional utility of brain mapping, the availability of brain mapping to people of lower SES, neuropsychologists’ role in educating patients and families, cognitive testing during the mapping procedure, and NeuroMapper. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/158 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS  2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating   Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

    1h 36m
  2. 01/12/2024

    156| Updated Diagnosis and Staging Criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease – A Conversation with Dr. Cliff Jack and Dr. Kevin Duff

    This episode is a conversation with Drs. Clifford Jack and Kevin Duff about recent updates to the diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). We discuss biological versus clinical/pathological approaches to diagnosing AD, analogies between AD and other medical conditions, the predictive validity of amyloid PET in asymptomatic older adults, the specific purpose of the recent Alzheimer's Association diagnosis and staging paper, the utility of currently available AD biomarkers, the status of blood-based biomarkers for AD, the amyloid hypothesis, concerns from neuropsychologists about the recent Alzheimer's Association biological definition of AD, and current state of the science for antiamyloid treatments in AD, among other topics. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/156 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS  2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating   Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

    1h 45m
  3. 01/10/2024

    152| Cancer Therapies and Brain Health – A Conversation with Dr. Mike Parsons and Dr. Jorg Dietrich

    In this episode on systemic, non-CNS cancer therapies and brain health, with Drs. Michael Parsons and Jorg Dietrich, we discuss basic concepts in cancer biology, the impact of cancer therapies on cognition, mechanisms by which non-CNS treatments impact brain health, the role of the immune system in treatment, immune system overactivation and cognitive side effects, the burgeoning field of cancer neuroscience, and the role of neuropsychologists in assessment, management, and treatment of patients with systemic cancers. Show notes are available at www.NavNeuro.com/152 _________________ If you’d like to support the show, here are a few easy ways: 1) Get APA-approved CE credits for listening to select episodes: www.NavNeuro.com/INS  2) Tell your friends and colleagues about it 3) Subscribe (free) and leave an Apple Podcasts rating/review: www.NavNeuro.com/itunes 4) Check out our book Becoming a Neuropsychologist, and leave it an Amazon rating   Thanks for listening, and join us next time as we continue to navigate the brain and behavior! [Note: This podcast and all linked content is intended for general educational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of psychology or any other professional healthcare advice and services. No professional relationship is formed between hosts and listeners. All content is to be used at listeners’ own risk. Users should always seek appropriate medical and psychological care from their licensed healthcare provider.]

    1h 48m

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Join John and Ryan as they explore the field of neuropsychology through the presentation of cutting edge scientific findings, discussion of important topic areas, and interviews with experts in a variety of relevant fields. The three main objectives of the podcast are to 1) Provide interesting, relevant, and easily-accessible information for students and professionals in neuropsychology, as well as anyone who is interested in brain-behavior relationships. 2) Begin working towards unification on important areas of debate within neuropsychology, while also encouraging the expression of diverse, creative ideas and opinions. 3) Act as an outlet for innovative ideas and breaking news in the field, to allow listeners to stay abreast of current scientific and professional developments in neuropsychology. Check out www.NavNeuro.com for more information about the show.

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