Inside Schizophrenia Podcast: Traveling
In the latest installment of Inside Schizophrenia, the PsychCentral podcast discusses traveling with schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman shares her thoughts on the episode: In this episode of Inside Schizophrenia, Laura Motta and Gabe Howard discuss how traveling is experienced by individuals with schizophrenia. An often…
EBV’s impact on cognitive function in schizophrenia
A theory has emerged that points to the Epstein-Barr virus as a potential cause of cognitive dysfunction in patients with schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman discusses the recently published theory: An estimated 90% of the population will be infected with Epstein-Barr virus at some point in…
How Studying Math Complements Cognitive Development
Dr. Ileana Berman shares critical insight on a recent study out of University of Oxford. The research points to the impact an education in math has on the adolescent brain. According to research conducted by University of Oxford, math is key in cognitive development. In…
American Board of Neurology’s Mission Statement
Dr. Ileana Berman has maintained membership in the American Board of Neurology (ABPN) since 1991. Berman outlines what the ABPN, as well as its certified members, stand for: A focus on establishing the field standard, and accompanying requirements, for what constitutes the issuing of initial…
This Artificial Intelligence ‘gets’ sarcasm
Thanks to research at the University of Central Florida, a sarcastic AI is in the works… Sort of. This new artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of detecting sarcasm, as displayed in social media posts. Equipped with sentiment analysis, the automated tool is able to identify…
Schizophrenia and Bartonella bacteria
In a new study, more evidence claims to link Bartonella bacteria with schizophrenia. Dr. Ileana Berman discusses the findings: Last year, Dr. Ileana Berman discussed a study that drew a link between a parasite found in cat litter and the development of schizophrenic symptoms. Cognitive…
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