Green's Word Memory Test
In prior blog entries, I have discussed various literature regarding Green's word memory test. I have also discussed in the past the need for journals to require its authors to report conflicts of interest.
Neuropsychological Functioning Following Complicated Versus Uncomplicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
I just received a copy of the February 2009 issue of Brain Injury, The Official Research Journal of the International Brain Injury Association. There, I found an interesting article by Rael T. Lange, Grant L. Iverson and Michael D. Franzen entitled "Neuropsychological Functioning Following Complicated Versus Uncomplicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury". (Brain Injury February 2009; 23 (2):83-91.)
New Study on Word Memory Testing
I have written several times in the past on the validity of Word Memory Testing in diagnosing and treating traumatic brain injuries. A new study calls into question statements continuously made by Paul Green that the SVT measures on the Word Memory Test requires minimal to no cognitive effort.
New Research on Word Memory Testing
Last month, I discussed a number of studies regarding the Word Memory Test (WMT) and testing efforts in traumatic brain injury patients. As you will recall, the WMT was developed by Dr. Paul Green who has asserted that this test, which he developed, has consistently been found to be close to or actually 100% accurate in classifying simulators versus good effort volunteers.
Word Memory Test
I recently received some back issues of Brain Injury, the Official Research Journal of the International Brain Injury Association. In both the March and April 2007 issues, there were three studies regarding the Word Memory Test and effort in mild traumatic brain injury patients.
Former New Jersey College Football Player Struggles With Concussion's Impact
Over 300,000 young athletes sustain brain injuries each year in sports- and recreation-related activities. Brain injuries, concussion among them, often lead to lifelong disability or even death -- too high a price to pay for mastery on the field.
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