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Examining the Effects of Supplemental Magnesium on Self-Reported Anxiety and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review.

Examining the Effects of Supplemental Magnesium on Self-Reported Anxiety and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review.

Supplemental Magnesium  With social media being an ever-expanding source of information, there is always new advice about supplements and medicines. One new, viral trend has been taking magnesium supplements to improve sleep and reduce anxiety. There is always research to be done,

Autism Spectrum in Females

Autism Spectrum in Females

Unfortunately, many women with autism go undiagnosed. Historically, autism has been diagnosed more frequently in males than females, leading to a gender bias in research and clinical understanding. This bias stems from the fact that autism presents differently in females, often manifesting in subtler ways that may be overlooked or misinterpreted.

COVID-19: Impact on children and adolescents’ mental, educational and social functioning

COVID-19: Impact on children and adolescents’ mental, educational and social functioning

  “The Lost Years: an Integrative Review of the Mental Health, Educational, and Social Impact of the Pandemic on Children and Adolescents From 2019 to 2022″ The following was taken from the conclusion section of the following article that was recently published from the Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology (2024) 10:49–90 “It is clear that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,

ADHD vs Autism in Children

ADHD vs Autism in Children

With continued research and more information published, we are learning that ADHD and autism have many overlapping characteristics, especially in children. Though the two are very different neurological disorders, there are many attributes that children present that could easily be mistaken as one of the two conditions.

TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATED NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS (TAND): A PEDIATRIC CASE STUDY

TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATED NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS (TAND): A PEDIATRIC CASE STUDY

Congratulations Dr. Greco for his recent publication in the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology!  Introduction: TAND is an autosomal dominant disorder from mutations in either the TSC1 or TSC2 genes. These genes are responsible for encoding hamartin and tuberin, respectively, and are proteins which function as tumor suppressors.

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF CEREBRAL ANOXIA

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF CEREBRAL ANOXIA

Individuals sustaining cerebral anoxia, hypoxia, or an associated anoxic encephalopathy, often experience a myriad of neurocognitive, neurobehavioral, and adaptive changes/limitations.  Cerebral anoxia occurs following oxygen deprivation to the brain.  The extent and duration of potential deficits are contingent upon a specific etiology and period of oxygen deprivation.

Learning Disabilities in Children: The Importance of Neuropsychological Evaluation

Learning Disabilities in Children: The Importance of Neuropsychological Evaluation

Learning disabilities are neurodevelopmental conditions that are characterized by impairments in reading, written expression, and mathematics. Specific skills that may be impacted by learning disabilities are word reading accuracy, reading fluency and comprehension, spelling, grammar, and math calculation. Impairment in these skills often goes unnoticed until a child reaches school age,