This paper reviews the pros and cons of the traditional paper and pencil and the newer computerised neuropsychological tests in the management of sports concussion. The differences between diagnosing concussion on the field and neuropsychological assessment at follow up and decision making with regard to return to play are described. The authors also discuss the issues involved in interpreting ...

Background: Poor vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) status is widespread in South Asia. Insufficient vitamin B-12 status has been linked to poor neurodevelopment in young children.Objective: We measured the associations between vitamin B-12 status in infancy (2-12 mo) and the development and cognitive functioning in Nepalese children 5 y later.Design: Vitamin B-12 status was assessed in infancy with the ...

Eight individuals with Alzheimer's disease, and eight age-matched controls, were administered the MMSE, the Yesavage GDS, and a customized subset of the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) Battery. Accuracy (percent correct) and efficiency (number of correct responses per minute) of performance on six ANAM tasks were assessed. The patients' GDS scores indicated no depression....

Computerized neuropsychological assessment has integrated slowly into research and practice since the introduction of the personal computer. Though initial integration of technology to the laboratory and clinical setting utilized specialized hardware and software, newer generation assessment tools are integrated with "off-the-shelf" operating systems. Further, neuropsychological assessment is b...

OBJECTIVE To examine the contribution of neuropsychological test performance to treatment decision-making capacity in community volunteers with mild to moderate dementia. METHODS The authors recruited volunteers (44 men, 44 women) with mild to moderate dementia from the community. Subjects completed a battery of 11 neuropsychological tests that assessed auditory and visual attention, logical ...

Maia, Luis; Loureiro, Manuel; Silva, Carlos; Pato, Assunção; Loureiro, Marli; Bartolomé, Ma. Victoria Neuropsychological assessment using Luria Nebraska neuropsychological battery Its introduction in Portugal. Results from an introductory first empirical portuguese study 3 short case studies Revista Portuguesa de Psicossomática, vol. 7, núm. 1-2, janeiro-dezembro, 2005, pp. 179-193 Sociedade Po...

The Coorabel Driver Assessment and Training Programme commenced in January 1988, with the aim of providing assessments of the ability of people with a disability to resume or commence driving. This programme incorporates assessments by a medical practitioner, a neuropsychologist, an occupational therapist and a driving instructor, conducted both off and on the road. The first 129 consecutive re...