Monthly Archives: October 2022

Michael Okun ⁦‪@MichaelOkun‬⁩ I think it is incredibly important to think beyond the ‘fog’ of brain fog. Think networks; examine attentional and other systems and don’t assume ‘functional’. 10/12/22, 8:06 AM Joseph Thornton

Abhishek Lenka ⁦‪@AbhiLenka11‬⁩ Loved this study which compared online vs face-to-face administration of the impulse control disorder (ICD) questionnaire in PD. This is a study that might change the practice related to data acquisition in research on ICD. ⁦‪@MichaelOkun‬⁩ ⁦‪@brainmappinglab‬⁩ cp.neurology.org/content/12/5/e… pic.twitter.com/OAEir3Ze6V 10/11/22, 9:29 PM Joseph Thornton

Joe Pierre, MD ⁦‪@psychunseen‬⁩ Good reminder of what’s FDA approved for bipolar disorder… – Only Li, OLZ, ARI, & LTG are approved for maintenance; VPA and CBZ aren’t. – Only QTP, OLZ/FLX, LUR, & CRZ for depression. – LTG isn’t approved for acute mania or depression–maintenance efficacy based on depression. pic.twitter.com/BFFyxWroGJ 10/10/22, 6:11 PM JosephContinue reading “Tweet by Joe Pierre, MD Bipolar meds”

Michael Okun ⁦‪@MichaelOkun‬⁩ Stop using MoCA/MMSE total scores to characterize cognitive dysfunction? I prefer bedside tests of frontal function, memory, language, praxis, parietal and visual-spatial; then consider other features. Total numbers helpful in research; less important in solving mystery. Agree? pic.twitter.com/SMEx91wW36 10/11/22, 7:30 AM Joseph Thornton

Vala Afshar ⁦‪@ValaAfshar‬⁩ The impact of exercise on your brain pic.twitter.com/9mpiQFBYkt 10/9/22, 8:43 PM Joseph Thornton

Vala Afshar ⁦‪@ValaAfshar‬⁩ How losing weight impacts your body and brain pic.twitter.com/gDInQbB6N9 10/9/22, 8:46 PM Joseph Thornton

Oren Gottfried, MD ⁦‪@OGdukeneurosurg‬⁩ Which COGNITIVE BIAS are you most guilty of? Source: business insider. pic.twitter.com/h48LhEZryX 10/7/22, 2:03 PM Joseph Thornton

Medscape Neurology ⁦‪@MedscapeNeuro‬⁩ Weighted blankets may help promote sleep in patients suffering from insomnia by prompting the release of a higher concentration of melatonin, according to results from a small, in-laboratory crossover study. #NeuroTwitter ms.spr.ly/6015dKZVU pic.twitter.com/8jVNROcE8w 10/7/22, 9:15 PM Joseph Thornton

Psychiatric News ⁦‪@PsychiatricNews‬⁩ Children who were exposed to antidepressants in the womb do not appear to have an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. ow.ly/c0EY50L02Gv #MentalHealth #PsychTwitter #Pregnancy 10/4/22, 8:01 AM Joseph Thornton

Michael Okun ⁦‪@MichaelOkun‬⁩ Do you know 6 factors which contribute to sleep disruption in Parkinson’s? Read this new paper in ⁦‪@journal_PD‬⁩ on the management of sleep issues. content.iospress.com/download/journ… pic.twitter.com/nLxZyiLlzy 10/4/22, 8:00 AM Joseph Thornton