Posts Tagged ‘cognitive remediation’
With pharma exiting Alzheimer’s research, new hope (and urgency) seen in the combination of brain training and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
___ What does the future hold for the war on Alzheimer’s? (The Globe and Mail): “After spending huge sums on clinical trails in recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has failed to find a drug that can halt the mind-robbing disease. And this month, Pfizer announced it is ending its Alzheimer’s research, although other companies haven’t thrown…
Read MoreExplore the latest in cognitive remediation and addressing learning disabilities
Expo Day: Happy Neuron and Arrowsmith Program from SharpBrains During Expo Day selected Summit Partners and Sponsors showcased their latest initiatives and solutions. Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Managing Director of Scientific Brain Training (SBT), discussed new partnerships following their ISO 13485 certification for medical devices — cognitive remediation. Jessica Poulin, Strategic Operations Manager at the Arrowsmith Program,…
Read MoreUpdate: 20 Must-Know Facts to Harness Neuroplasticity and Improve Brain Health
—– Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, providing a window into the ongoing brain health and neuroplasticity revolutions–plus some fun brain teasers. Happy reading and, for those of you in the USA, Happy Fourth of July, and for those of you in Canada, Happy Canada Day! New research: 20 Must-Know Facts to Harness Neuroplasticity and…
Read MoreMerck and HAPPYneuron partner to include cognitive remediation program in Multiple Sclerosis e‑Health Solution
Merck KGaA In Deal With HAPPYneuron To Offer E‑Health Solution For MS Patients (Nasdaq): “German drug maker Merck KGaA (MKGAY.PK) announced Monday that it has entered into an agreement with HAPPYneuron, a subsidiary of SBT Group of France, in which Merck will receive an exclusive license to the company’s cognitive remediation training program for people…
Read MoreNext: Scalable, medication-free relief of cognitive symptoms related to Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
———- At-Home Cognitive Remediation May Provide Medication-Free Symptom Relief for Neuropsychological Issues Associated with Multiple Sclerosis (press release): “Cognitive impairment is one of the core symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)—and one of its most troubling concerns for many people with the condition. Now, a new study from NYU Langone Medical Center may provide hope for…
Read MoreResearch series: How, when and why does targeted cognitive training work to promote behavioral and emotional health?
. Exploring Targeted Cognitive Training for Clinical Disorders (Association for Psychological Science): “Research on the treatment of mental disorders often centers on understanding which treatments work. But knowing that a treatment is effective doesn’t necessarily tell us why the treatment works. A better understanding of the precise mechanisms that
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