Neuropsychology

Stephens Announces New Leadership Within Institutional Equities & Research Group

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Professional Services, Finance, Neuropsychology, Research, Media, CIBC World Markets, Advertising, CIBC, Medical college, Hatmaking

Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced Joe Dacus is the new Head of Sales and James Law is the new Head of Trading of Stephens Institutional Equities practice effective immediately.

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  • Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced Joe Dacus is the new Head of Sales and James Law is the new Head of Trading of Stephens Institutional Equities practice effective immediately.
  • They join Director of Research Kyle Evans, in shared leadership of Stephens Institutional Equities practice.
  • Mr. Evans, based in Little Rock, has been with Stephens for more than 25 years and has been Director of Research since 2021.
  • Stephens Institutional Equities and Research group provides clients proprietary research, superb execution, and deep industry knowledge.

Children's Minnesota and Minnesota Epilepsy Group receive re-accreditation as a Level 4 epilepsy center

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Social work, Neuropsychology, NAEC, National Association, Seizure, Accreditation, Psychology, Patient, Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, Diagnosis, EEG, Quality of life, Residential care

MINNEAPOLIS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Minnesota and Minnesota Epilepsy Group are pleased to announce the re-accreditation of their epilepsy monitoring unit as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Minnesota and Minnesota Epilepsy Group are pleased to announce the re-accreditation of their epilepsy monitoring unit as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center.
  • This accreditation is the highest of its kind by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) , meaning the center offers the highest level of diagnosis and treatment options for children with epilepsy.
  • The team at Children's Minnesota and Minnesota Epilepsy Group is extensive and includes pediatric epileptologists, specialized nurses, advance practice providers, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, EEG technicians, psychology, social work and neuropsychology.
  • As one of the largest pediatric epilepsy centers in the country, the program treats more than 700 patients every year, and cares for more kids with epilepsy than any other hospital in the Upper Midwest.

Phoenix Children's Names New Chief of Neurosurgery

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
UCLA, Health system, Lead, University, Mayo Clinic, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Hospital, Neuropsychology, General surgery, News, Neuroscience, MD, Doctor of Philosophy, Research, New Jersey Medical School, Barrow Neurological Institute, Spine, Editorial, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Child, Epilepsy, Neoplasm, Seattle Children's, Rehabilitation, Research institute, Growth, Nursing

PHOENIX, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix Children's, one of the nation's fastest-growing pediatric health systems, today announced the hire of accomplished surgeon-scientist Jason Scott Hauptman, MD, PhD, as division chief of neurosurgery, part of Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's. His appointment is part of a broader effort to hire top clinical and research leadership in high-demand specialty areas as Phoenix Children's solidifies its position as the premier pediatric health system in the Southwest.

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  • "Patient families will benefit from Dr. Hauptman's epilepsy surgery expertise, and our health system will benefit from his impressive track record in medical education, mentorship, research and academia," said Daniel Ostlie, MD, surgeon in chief at Phoenix Children's.
  • As division chief of neurosurgery at Phoenix Children's , Dr. Hauptman will provide strategic direction and administrative leadership while also collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide top-quality clinical care for children with neurological conditions.
  • He will also hold academic appointments with Mayo Clinic Arizona, Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix.
  • Phoenix Children's is consistently recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report's " Best Children's Hospitals " for neurology and neurosurgery.

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

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Health, Dizziness, Medicine, Education, Knowledge, ALL, Social media, Interview, DSM-IV codes, Life expectancy, Chiropractic, Host, Neuropsychology, Peptide

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
Research, School, Immediate, Archive, Learning, Saint Joseph's University, Impact, ADHD, Prevalence, Exercise, DSM-IV codes, Support, Concussion, University, Doctor of Philosophy, Athlete, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Spectrum, Multimedia, FDA, ASD, Medicine, Dietary supplement

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
Learning, Science, Toy Association, Partnership, Toy, Doctor of Philosophy, STEAM, Creativity, Neuropsychology, Marketing, Engineering

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
General Health, Other Health, Health, Events, Concerts, Entertainment, Nephrology, Kidney, Patient, Rose Parade, Therapy, MD, Professor, Butterfly, Multimedia, Survivor, Flower, Kidney disease, DaVita Inc., Tournament, UCLA Health, Fear, Neuropsychology, Doctor of Philosophy, Education, Pharmaceutical industry

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
Entertainment, Health, General Entertainment, Other Health, Events, Concerts, General Health, Biotechnology, Family, Rose Parade, Amgen, Kidney disease, Disease, Neuropsychology, Kidney, ANCA, Patient, Pharmaceutical industry

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
Other Philanthropy, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Other Health, Kidney disease, Disease, Insurance, Patient, Multimedia, CORE, Kidney, Butterfly, Nephrology, Lupus nephritis, Rose Parade, Death, UCLA Health, Education, Family, Symbolism, Knowledge, Neuropsychology, Professor, Life, Transport, Pharmaceutical industry

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
CAI, Genetics, NASP, Continuing education, Cognitive neuroscience, WJ, Neuropsychology, Mathematics, APA, Single Supervisory Mechanism, Intervention, Unified, Better, Learning, National Association, Report, Practice, Conference, Riverside Insights, American Psychological Association, SLD, Conjugated estrogens, Art, Nursing, Tutoring, Education, Research, Intelligence

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.