Executive Dysfunction

June 24, 2008

Russert, Heart, Brain and Predictable Vascular Inflammation

ust a quick note in response to the recent New York Times piece on Tim Russert's passing "...Some Painful Truths." Many of the Times comments speak to the futility of the inability to make the diagnosis, when in fact it was already previously made, and many have been talking about these issues regarding vascular health for years. Vascular health is a subject implicit in many conditions from heart to brain, and just as evidence with brain science has a difficult time finding a place in everyday practice, many cardiologists are missing the evidence boat.
May 27, 2008

ADD/ADHD: Real People Discuss Real Improvement

ADD Videos in the New York Times: Sometimes it takes video reporting with real people to make the points we see everyday in our office. Check out the ADD video links below - from a recent NYT piece.
May 25, 2008

Amen, Carlat, SPECT and Psych Evidence for ADD/ADHD: Don’t look, don’t tell?

Carlat says we shouldn't use SPECT for diagnosis? We shouldn't use SPECT tools that we know work to help discover the many missed diagnoses often found under the large umbrella of ADD/ADHD? This question regarding the use of SPECT is more than a simple ADD diagnostic tool.
February 10, 2008

Dyslexia, Brain, ADD and Irlen Syndrome: Scotopic Sensitivity Case Report

ADD Diagnostics: SPECT findings of ADD were confirmed by psychological testing - but Irlen Syndrome findings arise only from a careful history. And the treatment? - Colored glasses... read on.