Brain and Learning When my teen was diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and treated with Adderall, I took her for a brain SPECT exam to ensure the correct diagnosis and treatment. When I shared the experience with a friend who was also treated for ADD, he...
Our Narratives from a Neuroscience Perspective We all have our own narratives about various things; such as who we are, the right things to do, a certain way to live, and how the future is supposed to be shaped. When we learn and grow, we might revise our narratives...
In 2016, more people than ever will be utilizing the sharing economy, such as Uber and Airbnb. This trend is ushering in some very positive cultural shifts. By relying on mutual rating processes and transparency through increased online presence, the sharing economy...
The Brain Summit, hosted by Emergenetics International, was held in Assisi, Italy on October 5-7th. I had the pleasure of attending the summit and met many colleagues. The information I obtained in the conference not only grounded my previous learning on Emergenetics,...
My daughter got a brain scan from Dr. Amen’s clinic in Tacoma, WA. The brain scan uses SPECT ( Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) technology, which is a sophisticated nuclear medicine study of cerebral blood flow and, indirectly, brain activity...
