Dr. Otfried Spreen
died, aged 89, on the 29th of November. A colleague, a mentor, a professor for so many of us in neuropsychology. A true gentleman. A true academic. Our profession will miss him and his contributions. (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - December 4, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
Kerry deS. Hamsher, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Kerry Hamsher died on 23rd October, 2015. Dr. Hamsher's commitment to neuropsychology as a science and as a profession was an ever-present one. His was an encyclopedic and sharp mind that could wrap itself around any clinical topic related to the central nervous system and behavior. He was indefatiguable in his pursuit of best practices for the education and post-graduate training of neuropsychologists. He was an essential participant in the work of the Houston Conference and within the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). His two-year fellowship program at the Neurology Department of the University of Wi...
Source: BrainBlog - October 27, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
Kerry deS. Hamsher, Ph.D., ABPP
(Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - October 24, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
fMRI Course Coming to Coursera in October
The first part of a two-part course on the topic, Principles of fMRI, opens at Coursera in October. Addendum: Opening day is Monday, the 12th of October. (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - September 27, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
" Modern and Contemporary American Poetry " (ModPo) Opening Day - Join Us!
The Brain, within its Groove < br > Runs evenly--and true-- < br > But let a Splinter swerve-- < br > ' Twere easier for You-- < p > To put a Current back-- < br > When Floods have slit the Hills-- < br > And scooped a Turnpike for Themselves-- < br > And trodden out the Mills-- < p > -Emily Dickinson < p > In the world of MOOCs, few courses have shown the creativity of purpose and the dedicated following as has the course " Modern and Contemporary American Poetry " by Dr. Al Filreis of the University of Pennsylvania and Director of its wonderful Kelly Writers House. It opens today for its fourth offering < p > Few co...
Source: BrainBlog - September 12, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
"Modern and Contemporary American Poetry" (ModPo) Opening Day - Join Us!
The Brain, within its GrooveRuns evenly--and true--But let a Splinter swerve--'Twere easier for You-- To put a Current back--When Floods have slit the Hills--And scooped a Turnpike for Themselves--And trodden out the Mills-- -Emily Dickinson In the world of MOOCs, few courses have shown the creativity of purpose and the dedicated following as has the course "Modern and Contemporary American Poetry" by Dr. Al Filreis of the University of Pennsylvania and Director of its wonderful Kelly Writers House. It opens today for its fourth offering Few courses, in real life or online, have such a dedicated teacher as Al. The course,...
Source: BrainBlog - September 12, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
Oliver Sacks
. (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - August 30, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
World Alzheimer Report 2015
Earlier today, the Alzheimer's Disease International group released its "World Alzheimer Report 2015" document.It can be found at: Report. (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - August 25, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
"Can Video Games Fend Off Mental Decline?"
An informative, good read: "Can Video Games Fend Off Mental Decline?"by Clive ThompsonThe New York Times Sunday Magazine26 October 2014 read the full feature article here Website for Akili, mentioned in the piece: Akili (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - October 23, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
Dementia: Dosh for Docs to Diagnose Dementia - Dumb Dumb Dumb Dumb
Dumb, unethical, foolish, bad - NHS dementia plan to give GPs cash for diagnoses criticised as ‘ethical travesty’NHS condemned as ‘odious’ after introducing scheme whereby GPs given £55 each time they identify the disease in a patientThe Guardian21 October 2014 Read the full article here (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - October 22, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
Brain Training: Scientific Commentary Statement
A Consensus on the Brain Training Industry from the Scientific Community Posted on the Stanford Center on Longevity website20 October 2014Read the statement hereThe authors and signatories may over-extend themselves in stating that they represent "the scientific community", but the points they raise are important to add to the conversation. (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - October 22, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
Brain Research Wins Nobel Prize
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded for locating brain’s GPSJohn O’Keefe, May-Britt and Edvard Moser found how the brain creates a map to enable us to navigate our environmentThe Guardian06 October 2014 Read article here (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - October 6, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
"World Alzheimer Report 2014"
Released today from Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI):World Alzheimer Report 2014Access the report here (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - September 17, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer Disease: "Perhaps the Nose Knows: UPSIT and Alzheimer Disease"
My new column for NeurologyTimes.com: Perhaps the Nose Knows: UPSIT and Alzheimer DiseaseAnthony H. Risser, Ph.D.12 September 2014 Perhaps the Nose Knows (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - September 12, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
Where is the Brain in the "Human Brain Project"? (Nature)
"Where is the brain in the Human Brain Project?"Nature03 September 2014 full text content here (Source: BrainBlog)
Source: BrainBlog - September 5, 2014 Category: Neurologists Source Type: blogs
