Brain Health Assessments
BEAM (Brain Electrical Activity Map)
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Aged Brain
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The brain is a complex network of nerve cells (neurons). These special cells relay messages between areas of the brain tasked with important functions such as cognition, memory, attention, perception, emotion, and processing external stimuli (such as what we see, hear, touch, smell, and taste).
When neurons fail to perform optimally, the entire network –the brain – may fail to function normally. Because the brain also signals and regulates the body in many ways, abnormalities that originate within the brain may contribute to or worsen physical illness anywhere in the body.
BEAM measures brain electrical activity. Dr. Braverman participated in the early research and development of this technology at Harvard Medical School. This critical test, which defines his 21st-Century Medicine, can be thought of as an EKG of the brain. Like the beating of the heart, during resting phases the beat (or frequency of the brainwave) is slower, whereas during arousal phases, the beat (frequency) increases. Brainwave functions measured include Speed, Power, Rhythm, and Symmetry.
BEAM is based on the electroencephalograph (EEG), but it samples on many more points for longer durations than the standard EEG. The BEAM computer will clear extraneous (artifact) measurements prior to collecting your data, and then process it via statistical analyses to report altered brain wave functions.
When neurons fail to perform optimally, the entire network –the brain – may fail to function normally. Because the brain also signals and regulates the body in many ways, abnormalities that originate within the brain may contribute to or worsen physical illness anywhere in the body.
BEAM measures brain electrical activity. Dr. Braverman participated in the early research and development of this technology at Harvard Medical School. This critical test, which defines his 21st-Century Medicine, can be thought of as an EKG of the brain. Like the beating of the heart, during resting phases the beat (or frequency of the brainwave) is slower, whereas during arousal phases, the beat (frequency) increases. Brainwave functions measured include Speed, Power, Rhythm, and Symmetry.
BEAM is based on the electroencephalograph (EEG), but it samples on many more points for longer durations than the standard EEG. The BEAM computer will clear extraneous (artifact) measurements prior to collecting your data, and then process it via statistical analyses to report altered brain wave functions.
P300 Brainwave Assessment
A major component of the BEAM, it reveals your brain speed and brain power, which are critical for treating fatigue and addictions, and the cognitive decline that leads to dementia, senility, and Alzheimer’s Disease.
TOVA (TEST OF VARIABLES OF ATTENTION)
A well-validated, reliable neuropsychological test specifically developed for screening, diagnosing and monitoring of attention deficits.
TOVA testing screens for ADHD, problems of focus, inattention & distractibility, hyperactivity & impulsivity/anxiety (GAD), slow speed, problems of clinical depression, chronic fatigue, attention/concentration and attention deficits. Attention problems are often co-morbid w/other problems, such as substance abuse, nicotine and/or caffeine dependency, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety and conduct disorders.
TOVA testing screens for ADHD, problems of focus, inattention & distractibility, hyperactivity & impulsivity/anxiety (GAD), slow speed, problems of clinical depression, chronic fatigue, attention/concentration and attention deficits. Attention problems are often co-morbid w/other problems, such as substance abuse, nicotine and/or caffeine dependency, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety and conduct disorders.
MEMORY SCALES: WESCHLER AND RANDT MEMORY SCALES
MCII-III (Millon Test) Questionnaire
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A standardized test measuring four different facets of memory, used to assess learning and memory. This test is done because difficulty with memory is a common complaint of most patients.
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CNS-VS (CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM-VITAL SIGNS TEST)
Evaluates neurocognitive performance, speed and accuracy of five basic mental functions to measure the health and integrity of the brain’s higher functions. Measures the Neurocognitive Index (NCI) in an average score of five domains:
- Memory ability: Remember words and geometric figures
- Psychomotor Speed: motor speed, fine motor coordination, visual-perceptual ability
- Reaction Time: How fast you react to complex directions
- Complex Attention: Ability to maintain focus/perform quickly/accurately
- Cognitive Flexibility: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing directions
MBTI: TYPE AND TEMPERAMENT PERSONALITY TESTING
MBTT Questionnaire
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Self-report questionnaire that measures an individual’s personality type and temperament, used in our practice to help transform an individual, using insights from the tool to capitalize on behavioral strengths and improve weaknesses.
It is designed to increase our understanding of an individual’s beliefs and behaviors (personality and temperament). The information obtained from this test is used to discover how each unique personality type contributes to the individual’s performance, learn new ways to facilitate treatment and improve overall patient care and decision making by considering all points of view. Based on Dr. Carl Jung’s psychological theories and MBTI. |
WMS-III (WECHSLER MEMORY SCALE)
A standardized memory test measuring four different facets of memory, used to assess learning and memory. This test is done because difficulty with memory is a common complaint of most patients. It specifically measures:
- Auditory (Verbal) Memory: Ability to remember information immediately after oral presentation.
- Visual Memory: Ability to remember information immediately after visual presentation.
- Immediate Memory: Overall measure of immediate recall, ability to remember both visual and auditory information immediately after it is presented.
- Working Memory: High level attention/concentration, capacity to remember and manipulate both visually and orally presented information in short-term memory storage.
MILLON: CLINICAL MULTIAXIAL INVENTORY-III
Psychological assessment tool based on Dr. Theodore Millon’s theory of personality and clinical syndromes (psychopathology), the assessment helps measure 14 personality disorders and 10 clinical syndromes for adults 18+ undergoing psychological or psychiatric assessment or treatment. This self-report questionnaire is used to help develop a treatment approach guided by the patient’s personality characteristics.
Other tests are offered, though not administered on a regular basis. Specific tests are used when certain diagnoses are suspected.
MMSE (Mini Mental Status Exam)
Commonly used in medicine to screen for cognitive impairment/dementia. Briefly tests various cognitive functions, including arithmetic, memory, and orientation.
GAMA (General Ability Measure for Adults)
The GAMA IQ score helps estimate an individual’s general intellectual ability and provides information about the individual’s performance as they complete tasks in the following categories: matching, sequences, analogies, and construction.
SPIN (Social Phobia Inventory)
Y-Bocs (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale)
Test to rate the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Other tests are offered, though not administered on a regular basis. Specific tests are used when certain diagnoses are suspected.
MMSE (Mini Mental Status Exam)
Commonly used in medicine to screen for cognitive impairment/dementia. Briefly tests various cognitive functions, including arithmetic, memory, and orientation.
GAMA (General Ability Measure for Adults)
The GAMA IQ score helps estimate an individual’s general intellectual ability and provides information about the individual’s performance as they complete tasks in the following categories: matching, sequences, analogies, and construction.
SPIN (Social Phobia Inventory)
Y-Bocs (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale)
Test to rate the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
HEAD-TO TOE ULTRASOUNDS
Transcranial (Brain) Ultrasound:
Transcranial Ultrasound
image of the brain |
Measures the blood flow in eye blood vessels and middle cerebral arteries.
Can detect aneurysms and damaged blood vessels, and can provide information regarding migraines and dementia. |
Carotid Ultrasound:
Ultrasound image of
the Carotid Artery |
Carotid Ultrasound: Measures blood flow through main artery in the neck to brain.
Can show early changes in blood flow, thickening of the intima, and blockages. |
Echo Cardiogram:
Echo Cardiogram
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Early diagnosis of disease is possible with this ultrasound.
Can show goiterous changes, enlarged thyroid, cancer masses, nodules, calcifications, cysts, and atrophy even in patients with normal physical exam results. |
Breast Ultrasound:
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Can detect many types of breast conditions, including benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) lesions.
Frequently used to evaluate breast abnormalities and allows significant freedom in obtaining images of the breast from almost any orientation. Can detect cancers and pre-cancers. |
Abdominal Ultrasound:
Can detect pancreatic cancer or previously benign cysts, sarcomas, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and spleen calcification.
Can show enlarged liver, spleen, etc. in patients with normal physical exams, or in obese patients.
Can show enlarged liver, spleen, etc. in patients with normal physical exams, or in obese patients.
Renal Ultrasound:
Shows kidney stones, cysts, tumors.
Possible early detection of tumors, cysts, growths and other illness.
Possible early detection of tumors, cysts, growths and other illness.
Pelvic Ultrasound:
Detects uterine enlargement, fibroids, changes in ovaries, prominent endometrium, endometrical cancers, cervical cysts, sarcomas, myosarcomas, and fluid collection due to advancing ovarian cancer.
There can be an early detection of illness.
There can be an early detection of illness.
Prostate Ultrasound:
Shows the size of the prostate, its nodules, calcifications, masses, bladder size and function, enlarged prostate, abnormal growth in prostate/bladder.
There can be an early detection of illness.
There can be an early detection of illness.
Scrotal Ultrasound:
Shows the size of testicles and epdidymus, water in testicles, information regarding infertility, cancer, smaller testicles as a result of aging and hormonal change and calcifications.
Can detect tumors not found on physical exam.
Can detect tumors not found on physical exam.
NEUROMUSCULAR-SKELETAL REVIEW
Bone Density/DEXA Scan:
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A chiropractic evaluation follows a DEXA full-body scan that assesses osteoporosis and body composition (fat vs. muscle). If necessary, peripheral, vascular and nervous system tests will be done. It is a fast and painless way to measure bone density (strength), and to evaluate bone mass. The most common areas are the hip, spine and sometimes the forearm.
The exam is non invasive and most patients remain fully clothed. Exposure to radiation is small, equaling 1/10th of the amount received from a chest x-ray, or the amount of naturally occurring background radiation encountered in one week. |
LABORATORY/BLOOD TEST ANALYSIS
Medical and Aging Markers:
Blood Cells
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250+ medical and aging markers are tested, including vitamin B6, iron, insulin level, calcitonin, pregnenolone, IGF-1, triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, , fibrinogen, amylase, testosterone, progesterone, parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, protein C, vitamin B12, magnesium, beta carotene, plasma copper, creatinine, uric acid, and ammonia, among hundreds of others.
Laboratory reviews also include: NUTRITION PROFILE: Amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Growth hormone, DHEA, thyroid, and 15 other critical hormones. TOXIC CHEMICALS: Levels of dangerous poisons, heavy metals and pesticides in the body. |
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Allergy Testing:
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Used to detect allergies, which cause disease resulting from a genetic defect.
Repeated exposure to aeroallergens and/or foods that are harmless to non-allergic persons are harmful to allergic persons. Testing determines a person’s sensitivity to allergens. |
Biofeedback:
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The process of recording physiological signals (such as hand temperature or brain waves) and displaying them to the person being recorded in real time as they are being recorded.
This information is used to help a person learn to change their physiology. |
Chiropractic:
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Chiropractic is used to detect and correct interference in the brain and nervous system. Dr. Anish Bajaj utilizes an assortment of techniques to enhance the body’s ability to express health. Patients are routinely given guidance regarding home care, diet and nutrition.
Chiropractor knowledgably analyzes your body to determine underlying spinal, cranial and organ-related problems. Sacral Occipital Technique (SOT) and SOT Cranial are methods of chiropractic care that identify the cause of your symptoms through understanding the mechanics and neurology of your body and is only one method utilized by Dr. Bajaj during your visit. |
Acupuncture:
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Uses specially placed ultra-thin needles to enhance the natural healing ability of the body.
May be effective in the treatment against pain, including back, neck, facial, muscular, and shoulder pain, abdominal pain, pelvic and menstrual pain, nerve pain, scar pain, sciatica, some types of arthritis, and headaches. May also help in the treatment of cardiac disease, genitourinary problems, and neurological disorders including stroke and head injury. |
Orthodics:
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Your feet are the foundation of your body, supporting you when you stand, walk or run. All Foot Levelers Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers are custom-made to support all three arches of the foot, to create a balanced foundation.
State-of-the-art software identifies foot and balance problems. Comprehensive reports give patients a visual explanation of physical imbalances that cause pain and dysfunction of the feet, legs and spine. |
Nutrition:
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The Younger You Diet incorporates spices loaded with anti-oxidants, anti-cancer and appetite-suppressant properties with teas rich in anti-inflammatory substances, bringing together advanced neutriceuticals to provide a total approach to glucose control and weight management.
A nutritional assessment is created in conjunction with other diagnoses. Our nutritionist works with the patient to tailor an individual nutritional program to utilize the most beneficial diet for optimal health, including condition-specific diets. |
Exercise:
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Exercise may be the number one predictor of longevity. A multitude of dining sins—including making poor food choices—can be rectified by exercise. Exercise, when used as part of a therapeutic plan can be integrated into various medical treatments.
Most people begin losing muscle mass between the ages of 30 and 40, and this loss will greatly contribute to intellectual decline, resulting in memory loss, attention disorders, and potentially negative cognitive functions. With hormone treatments and medical reversal of diseases, exercise can be the icing on the cake—as well as a substantial portion of that cake, if used properly. We will teach you the right intervals and procedures, and how to handle time management issues. You will learn prayer and meditation exercises to help relax an unsettled mind. And if you suffer from joint-related problems (achy joints, issues with knees, etc.), we will teach you how to use equipment, such as an elliptical trainer or a treadmill with an incline, that will be less taxing on your joints. Brain/mind/body fitness is a tool you will spend a lifetime mastering. There is virtually no illness that does not benefit in some way from some form of exercise. Moderate exercise, such as a brisk 30 minute walk can increase blood flow to the brain. Adults who exercise at least three times a week, keeping brain cells strong and efficient and keeping the body young, reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life by as much as 40%. |
ADJUNCT SERVICES
PET scan, 3T-MRI, CT angiogram:
Additional testing is available and patients are referred to sources on an as-needed basis. Services include PET scan, MRI, CT angiogram and others.
A Few of the Many Conditions Treated at PATH Medical
- Alzheimer’s disease
A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. - Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. - Attention deficit disorder
A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. - Angina
A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. - Arteriosclerosis
The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. - Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age. - Back pain
A common, painful condition affecting the lower portion of the spine. - Blockage
An obstruction happens when either your small or large intestine is partly or completely blocked. - Blocked carotid artery
the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol narrows the carotid arteries. This decreases blood flow to the brain and increases the risk of a stroke - Brain trauma
Brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head. - Cancer
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. - Cardiovascular disease
Heart conditions that include diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots. - Chemical abuse
A pattern of substance (drug) use that causes significant problems or distress. - Chronic fatigue syndrome
A disease characterized by profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain, and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion. - Depression
A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. - Diminished brain function
Term that describes decreased mental function due to a medical disease other than a psychiatric illness. - Encephalopathy
Term for any brain disease that alters brain function or structure. - Diabetes
A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood, or high blood glucose. - Eating disorders
Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits (such as anorexia nervosa). - Fatigue
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. - Headache
Pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It can be a symptom of a number of different conditions of the head and neck. - Heavy metal toxicity
The heavy metals most commonly associated with poisoning of humans are lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium. - Head injury
Brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head. - Heart disease
Heart conditions that include diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots. - High blood pressure
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. - HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. - Hormonal imbalance / Hormone depletion
Abnormal changes in hormones. - Hypercholesterolemia
High amounts of cholesterol in the blood. - Hypertension
A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. - Hyperthyroidism
The overproduction of a hormone by the butterfly-shaped gland in the neck (thyroid). - Insomnia
Persistent problems falling or staying asleep or both. - Loss of memory
memory loss is a problem that affects most people, to a degree. - Lyme disease
A tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. - Manic depression
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. - Multiple sclerosis
A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. - Obesity
A disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems. - Pain
Physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. - Parkinson’s disease
A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. - Premature aging
The premature process of aging - Schizophrenia
A brain disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. - Seizure
A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. - Sexual problems
a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity - Stress
Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. - Stroke
Damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply. - Thyroid problems
Any dysfunction of the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck - Ulcer
A sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.
- Vascular disease
A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
