Neuropsychology

The American Dream: Doctors Unite to Educate About Proactive Health on "The World Wellness Show"

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The World Wellness Show expands collaborative movement towards proactive health to 137 countries with the help of top wellness experts.

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  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The World Wellness Show expands collaborative movement towards proactive health to 137 countries with the help of top wellness experts.
  • Doctors wanting to share "their messages" globally and create personalized content for their clinic's social media and websites can schedule their interview now at: www.TheWorldWellnessShow.com .
  • Trish Gleason, Host of the World Wellness Show, shared: “Together we can educate the world and spark a shift in wellcare from treatment to prevention.
  • Our goal is to spark a paradigm shift to how we perceive and prioritize health and move away from reactive treatments and towards proactive wellness practices.

Student-Athletes with Self-Reported Autism Spectrum Disorder are More Likely to Score Low on Common Concussion Test, Raising the Need for Autism-Specific Comparison Data

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools and colleges across the country rely on Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) evaluations to assess and manage student-athlete concussions on the sidelines. However, this FDA-cleared tool is not recommended for student-athletes with neurodevelopmental disorders, who often score significantly lower than neurotypical individuals. New research published Feb. 13 in the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology demonstrates the need for alternative or modified concussion assessment norms and the need for baseline testing for autistic athletes.

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  • However, this FDA-cleared tool is not recommended for student-athletes with neurodevelopmental disorders, who often score significantly lower than neurotypical individuals.
  • "The [neuropsychology] field needs to expand assessment and interpretation practices and procedures for people with ASD and related developmental conditions."
  • Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorder (LD) and ASD are not included in normative reference data.
  • This means when autistic athletes are assessed for a concussion, their data is compared to age- and gender-similar neurotypical individuals.

UNLOCK SPRING LEARNING: THE TOY ASSOCIATION™'S NEW STEAM ACCREDITED TOY LIST OFFERS 25 ENGAGING TOYS FOR KIDS

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Monday, March 18, 2024

NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association™ today unveiled its "STEAM Accredited Spring into Learning Toy List," which includes 25 officially accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) toys that will help kids learn through play.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association™ today unveiled its "STEAM Accredited Spring into Learning Toy List," which includes 25 officially accredited STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) toys that will help kids learn through play.
  • "STEAM learning is the gateway to nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in children," said Adrienne Appell, executive vice president of marketing communications at The Toy Association.
  • "STEAM toys can serve as powerful tools, transforming learning into an immersive and joyful experience where young minds can explore, experiment, and innovate."
  • "These accredited STEAM toys help children develop age-appropriate skills, equipping them to make the most of 21st century opportunities, and foster their curiosity in the world around them," said Gummer.

CORE Kidney's “Gift of Life: A Tune That Never Fades” Float Wins the Hearts of Rose Parade® Crowd, Recognized With 2024 Isabella Coleman Award

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

A special thanks to Lyn Lofthouse for the floral decorations that won us the Isabella Coleman Award.

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  • A special thanks to Lyn Lofthouse for the floral decorations that won us the Isabella Coleman Award.
  • We are also very grateful to Steve Perry and the Tournament of Roses team for supporting us all along.
  • The float with the kidney-shaped tree sat living kidney donors, kidney health champions, in a beautiful colorful garden as they danced to, “Dancing in the Streets” tune!
  • CORE Kidney’s Rose Parade float was sponsored by Amgen, Baxter International, DaVita and Travere Therapeutics, who made it possible to feature living kidney donors on the float.

CORE Kidney Welcomes Amgen as Lead Sponsor of the 2024 Rose Parade® Kidney Float

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

CORE Kidney , a patient support and advocacy group that helps patients with kidney disease navigate their complex journey, today announces that Amgen has signed on as the lead sponsor for CORE Kidney’s specially designed kidney-shape float at the 2024 Rose Parade® presented by Honda – which will honor living kidney donors and spread awareness for kidney health screening.

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  • CORE Kidney , a patient support and advocacy group that helps patients with kidney disease navigate their complex journey, today announces that Amgen has signed on as the lead sponsor for CORE Kidney’s specially designed kidney-shape float at the 2024 Rose Parade® presented by Honda – which will honor living kidney donors and spread awareness for kidney health screening.
  • “We are pleased to bring Amgen on board to support the CORE Kidney float,” said Dr. Rick Zumwalt, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist and CORE Rose Parade Committee Chairperson.
  • For more information about CORE Kidney and how to support the float or become a sponsor, visit https://corekidneyfoundation.org and by texting text “buyarose” to 41444.
  • In addition to the Rose Parade 2023 Float, CORE Kidney is announcing 2024 as Kidney Health Awareness Year.

CORE Kidney Unveils 2024 Rose Parade® Float - A Tribute to the Kidney Donors Who Gifted a Part of Themselves to Save a Life

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

CORE Kidney’s mission is to bring light to how widespread kidney disease is, with the goal of inspiring more people to take preventive measures.

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  • CORE Kidney’s mission is to bring light to how widespread kidney disease is, with the goal of inspiring more people to take preventive measures.
  • CORE Kidney is sending a direct message to the donors across the world to honor their courageous journey.
  • “To all the living kidney donors around the world, CORE is humbled by your life saving donation.
  • Green ribbon: a symbol of kidney health — a call back to the Green Ribbon Campaign started in 2016 by CORE Kidney that raised awareness for kidney health.

Riverside Insights and CAI Founders to Host Virtual Conference on SLD Identification

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

ITASCA, Ill., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today announced it is teaming up with Dr. Dawn P. Flanagan, Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso and Dr. Samuel O. Ortiz, creators of the Cross-Battery Assessment Approach and founders of Comprehensive Assessment for Intervention (CAI), to host their first annual virtual conference featuring researchers, scholars, and educators dedicated to advancing the field of specific learning disabilities (SLD) identification and intervention. The CAI Conference - State of the Art of SLD Identification: Innovations in Theory, Research, and Practice - will take place January 25-26, 2024, and enable participants to earn continuing education (CE) credit.

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  • Dawn P. Flanagan, Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso and Dr. Samuel O. Ortiz, creators of the Cross-Battery Assessment Approach and founders of Comprehensive Assessment for Intervention (CAI), to host their first annual virtual conference featuring researchers, scholars, and educators dedicated to advancing the field of specific learning disabilities (SLD) identification and intervention.
  • The CAI Conference - State of the Art of SLD Identification: Innovations in Theory, Research, and Practice - will take place January 25-26, 2024, and enable participants to earn continuing education (CE) credit.
  • CAI 2024 brings together a premier line-up of world-renowned presenters including researchers, scholars, and educators dedicated to advancing the field of SLD identification and intervention.
  • "CAI 2024 brings together a premier line-up of world-renowned presenters including researchers, scholars, and educators dedicated to advancing the field of SLD identification and intervention," said Dr. Sarah Holman, director, Riverside Insights.

European Wellness and Heidelberg University Revolutionize Down Syndrome Research, Moving into Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Studies

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The studies promise a paradigm shift in developing personalized rehabilitation strategies and care programs.

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  • The studies promise a paradigm shift in developing personalized rehabilitation strategies and care programs.
  • "Individualized assessment of neuroanatomical landmarks and cognitive skills is paramount for developing effective intervention strategies," commented Heidelberg University's Head of Neuroanatomy, Prof. Dr. Thomas Skutella.
  • Established in 1386, Heidelberg University is Germany's oldest university and a renowned research powerhouse in Stem Cell Research & Immunology in Europe.
  • With 56 Nobel Laureates associated with the institution, Heidelberg University boasts an illustrious history.

European Wellness and Heidelberg University Revolutionize Down Syndrome Research, Moving into Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Studies

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The studies promise a paradigm shift in developing personalized rehabilitation strategies and care programs.

Key Points: 
  • The studies promise a paradigm shift in developing personalized rehabilitation strategies and care programs.
  • "Individualized assessment of neuroanatomical landmarks and cognitive skills is paramount for developing effective intervention strategies," commented Heidelberg University's Head of Neuroanatomy, Prof. Dr. Thomas Skutella.
  • Established in 1386, Heidelberg University is Germany's oldest university and a renowned research powerhouse in Stem Cell Research & Immunology in Europe.
  • With 56 Nobel Laureates associated with the institution, Heidelberg University boasts an illustrious history.

University of Phoenix Announces Student Winners of HOSA-Future Health Professionals Scholarships

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

University of Phoenix announces the student winners of the 2023 Future Health Professionals at the annual scholarship event of HOSA-Future Health Professionals , a global student-led nonprofit empowering students to become leaders in the global health community.

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  • University of Phoenix announces the student winners of the 2023 Future Health Professionals at the annual scholarship event of HOSA-Future Health Professionals , a global student-led nonprofit empowering students to become leaders in the global health community.
  • "University of Phoenix is proud to continue our commitment to HOSA and their mission of fostering student leaders in health care professions," shares Donna Lindsay, account executive, Workforce Solutions.
  • The HOSA-Future Health Professionals Scholarship Program allows sponsors to contribute $1,000 per award to recognize students’ academic excellence.
  • “I am honored and grateful to have received this scholarship from the University of Phoenix through the HOSA-Future Health Professionals (HOSA) program,” shares Vazquez.