S4, Ep-7 - Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and the impact of micro trauma on the brain and its association with dementia
Dementia in PracticeShow Notes
In this episode, Steph talks to Rowena Mobbs - a cognitive neurologist with a special interest in CTE and concussion, something that has been gaining interest in mainstream media and research. She talks about the theory and impact that multiple micro traumatic head injuries can have on the brain and what we can do to identify people who may have CTE, as well as talking about strategies for risk reduction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More from Dementia in Practice
Dr Rachel Jones is a geriatrician based in Lismore, northern NSW. She shares her personal story of growing up as a daughter of a small-town GP and school music teacher, and granddaughter of the owners of Lismore’s main department store. She reflects on how her upbringing continues to impact her role as a geriatrician in a regional centre. Show Notes Beating Hearts of Lismore - https://www.facebook.com/p/Beating-Hearts-of-Lismore-100089574039279/ RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log
In this episode, Bec speaks with Ai Lian Lee from Dementia Training Australia’s pharmacy team. Ai Lian outlines how pharmacists can be of assistance to GPs who care for people with impaired cognition. They also discuss which drugs may impair cognition, and which drugs can assist.
During our workshops and webinars, we are often asked about the impact of ADHD, Autism (ASD), PTSD and marijuana (THC) use on cognition and their association with dementia. In this episode, Pete poses these tricky questions to Dr Kailas Roberts, psychiatrist and psychogeriatrician, who answers them with great clarity, based on most recent research and his extensive experience. Show Notes RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane, Head of Clinical Services at Dementia Support Australia, joins Hilton to discuss the causes of changed behaviour in dementia. Drawing on extensive clinical experience, Stephen outlines evidence-based strategies to understand and respond to behavioural and psychological symptoms in a person centred way.
In this insightful episode, Bec speaks with Tasmanian geriatrician Professor David Dunsbabin about less common dementias, including Frontotemporal Dementia and Lewy Body Disease. The conversation focuses on key clinical features, symptom patterns, and practical tips for differentiation in everyday practice. Show Notes Mild Behavioural Impairment (MBI) Diagnostic Criteria - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5652315/table/T1/ MBI checklist - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5652315/figure/F2/ RACGP Quick Log for GP CPD - https://mycpd.racgp.org.au/log Dementia Training Australia – General Practitioners Hub https://dta.com.au/general-practitioners/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.