Behavioral Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation

01/09/2023

U.S. health regulators gave early approval to a new ’s drug from Eisai Co. and Biogen Inc., the most promising to date in a new class of medicines that may help slow cognitive decline caused by the disease.

Read more: https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-alzheimers-drug-approved-by-fda-promises-to-slow-disease-11673032312?st=qdke1zm55lbo8rm&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

By Joseph Walker via The Wall Street Journal

Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi is the first drug to show that reducing a protein linked to Alzheimer’s helped patients.

11/15/2022

Dystonia is a movement disorder. Symptoms often include painful muscle spasms. Prof. Raymond Rosales, renowned neurologist and movement disorder specialist talks about .

Dystonia is a movement disorder. Symptoms often include painful muscle spasms. Prof. Raymond Rosales, renowned neurologist and movement disorder specialist t...

11/15/2022

A brain expert shares his 7 'hard rules' for boosting memory and fighting off dementia.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/13/brain-expert-shares-his-7-hard-rules-for-boosting-memory-and-fighting-off-dementia.html

Certain lifestyle factors have a greater impact than your genes do on whether you'll develop memory-related diseases. Brain health scientist and author of "The Age-Proof Brain" Marc Milstein shares the "hard rules" he lives by to strengthen his memory and combat dementia.

09/07/2022

Want to reduce your risk for dementia? Slap on a step counter and start tallying your steps -- you'll need between 3,800 and 9,800 each day to reduce your risk of mental decline, according to a new study.
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Via CNN

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A new study has a magic number (or three) of steps to use when out walking to cut your risk of dementia later in life.

09/07/2022

OUTLOOK: How long covid reshapes the brain — and how we might treat it.

The good news is that, at least in some patients, long covid’s effects on the brain may not be permanent or progressive

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/08/25/long-covid-brain-science-fog-recovery/

The good news is that, at least in some patients, long covid's effects on the brain may not be permanent or progressive.

04/05/2022

Understanding , the condition impacting Bruce Willis' acting career.

While details of Willis' diagnosis are unknown, medical experts stress the importance of the brain condition and how it's specifically treated — depending on its severity.

02/22/2022

Did you know that several medical studies have proven that patients who attend support group meetings before and after bariatric surgery have more total weight loss in the short and long term? In fact, according to the research, the more groups you attend, the greater the weight loss.

We welcome you to another Bariatric Support Group provided by Dr. Allen Lindsay and sponsored by Palms of Pasadena Hospital and Largo Medical Center. It is open to all Bariatric patients considering or who have had a bariatric surgical procedure. Family members and friends are welcome.

Join Dr. Lindsay this week!

Date: Wednesday, 02/23/2022
Time: 6:00 PM (EST)
Access the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3aX2J7z
Meeting ID: 126 421 5638
Password: bariatric

02/21/2022

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We need you!

Seeking dynamic addition to our Behavioral Health Admin Team. The right candidate will have a warm, sincere personality, be a team player, and have strong organizational and customer (patient) service skills to support our growing outpatient group private practice. Medical Admin experience preferred.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated clerical skills (typing, filing, telephone courtesy)
Knowledge of business office operations and basic bookkeeping principles
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
Computer literate
Ability to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently
Able to display excellent telephone/switchboard etiquette
High school graduate, GED or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical office experience (By working with Psychiatric, Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, or any Behavioral Health field)
Ability to interact and verbally communicate effectively with patients and all levels of personnel in a professional, courteous and effective manner with excellent customer service skills
Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment with good organizational skills
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to work with general guidance
Knowledge of behavioral health medical coding is a plus
Bilingual Spanish and/or additional language is a plus!

02/20/2022

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members.

Are your work ethic and ambition off the charts?
Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?
Do you love help people?
Are you looking for a part-time hybrid job?
Do you want to learn what a Neuropsychologist does?
Are you retired and want to find a part-time job?

We are looking for you! Be part of our team.

Apply here:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2926979478/ or send your resume via email to info@bneurorehab.com.

Position: Medical Office Assistant
Location: St. Pete Beach, Florida

Contact us to know more about more opportunities in our office.

02/06/2022

Menopause, hormones, and ADHD symptoms all impact women’s lives, memory, emotions, and functioning as they age. Understand the research and biology that explain this hormonal relationship.

Menopause and ADHD – both associated with impaired cognitive functioning and emotional dysregulation – share a unique and complicated relationship. Anecdotal evidence tells us this in spades, but scientific research is paltry at best. Here, learn what we do know about estrogen, hormonal fluctuat...

01/26/2022

Did you know that several medical studies have proven that patients who attend support group meetings before and after bariatric surgery have more total weight loss in the short and long term? In fact, according to the research, the more groups you attend, the greater the weight loss.

We welcome you to another Bariatric Support Group provided by Dr. Allen Lindsay and sponsored by Palms of Pasadena Hospital and Largo Medical Center. It is open to all Bariatric patients considering or who have had a bariatric surgical procedure. Family members and friends are welcome.

Join Dr. Lindsay for free tomorrow!

Date: Wednesday, 01/26/2022
Time: 6:00 PM (EST)

Access the meeting here: https://bit.ly/3aX2J7z
Meeting ID: 126 421 5638
Password: bariatric

11/30/2021

’s: Exercise may protect cognition by reducing inflammation

A new study in older adults reports that physical activity may protect cognitive function by reducing inflammation.

From medicalnewstoday.com

A new study in older adults reports that physical activity may protect cognitive function by reducing inflammation.