Studies I've read suggest that while the brain uses a great deal of energy (about 20% of the total energy used in the human body), whether you are thinking hard or vegging out doesn't affect the energy demands.
Can you provide them?
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Studies I've read suggest that while the brain uses a great deal of energy (about 20% of the total energy used in the human body), whether you are thinking hard or vegging out doesn't affect the energy demands.
Have a Neuropsych Assessment scheduled for late this month and have no idea what to expect. MRI shows normal so this is the next step. Hard for me to know whether this is a "fishing expedition" for some type of early-onset dementia as opposed to confirmation of a ME dx (which some Neuropsychologists may doubt exists). How often is a dx made as a result of this testing? Appreciate any insight. Thanks!
It depends on the interpretation of the test and why you are being sent there. It's a test that can show if the doctor is a friend or foe in what they do with the results.
I've had three (due to a brain injury after a road traffic accident) and the test results were spun depending on the assessors attitude and who was paying their bill.
It depends on the interpretation of the test and why you are being sent there. It's a test that can show if the doctor is a friend or foe in what they do with the results.
I've had three (due to a brain injury after a road traffic accident) and the test results were spun depending on the assessors attitude and who was paying their bill.
Good question as to what to expect from a NPsy. So I googled.
I found this link that discusses the specialty:
http://www.pni.org/neuropsychiatry/
My guess is that you might be better off with an ordinary neurologist. One recommended by a Dr you trust.
But let us know how it goes.