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Press Release - October 14, 2008
HeadMinder CSI Validated for Concussion Detection in Combat Settings.
On October 12 at the International Conference on Behavioral Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, HeadMinder, Inc., presented results of the first Military IRB-approved prospective study to be conducted in-Theater.

NIA Grant
HeadMinder has been awarded an SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant from the National Institute on Aging. This grant will fund the development and validation of our 10-minute cognitive screen for early detection of dementia.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Lichtenberg, P.A., Johnson, A. S., Erlanger, D. M., Kaushik, T., Maddens, M. E., Imam, K., Barth, J., Webbe, F. M. (2006). Enhancing Cognitive Screening in Geriatric Care: Use of an Internet-based System. International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics 1, 47-57.

Vardy, J., Wong, K., Yi, Q., Park, A., Maruff, P., Wagner, L., Tannock, I. (2006). Assessing cognitive function in cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-006-0037-6.

Broshek, D.K., Kaushik, T., Freeman, J.R., Erlanger, D., Webbe, F., Barth, J.T. (2005). Sex differences in outcome following sports-related concussion. Journal of Neurosurgery, 102, 856-863.

Erlanger, D. M., Kaushik, T., Cantu, R., Barth, J., Broshek, D., Freeman, J., Webbe, F. (2003). Symptom-based assessment of concussion severity. Journal of Neurosurgery, 98, 477-484.

Erlanger, D. M., Feldman, D., Kaushik, T., Festa, J., Freeman, J., Broshek, D. (2002). Development and validation of a web-based screening tool for monitoring cognitive status. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 17 (5), 458-476.

Erlanger, D. M., Feldman, D., Kutner, K., Kaushik, T., Kroger, H., Festa, J., Barth, J., Freeman, J., Broshek, D. (2002). Development and validation of a web-based neuropsychological test protocol for sports-related return-to-play decision-making. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 17, 1-25.

Erlanger, D. M., Saliba, E., Barth, J., Almquist, J., Weberight, W., Freeman, J. (2001). Monitoring resolution of post-concussion symptoms in athletes: preliminary results of a web-based neuropsychological test protocol. Journal of Athletic Training, 36 (3), 280-287.

Almquist, J., Broshek, D., Erlanger, D. (2001). Assessment of mild head injuries. Athletic Therapy Today: Professional Journal of Certified Athletic Trainers and Athletic Therapists, 6 (1), 13-17.

Barr, W.B., McCrea, M. (2001, September). Sensitivity and specificity of standardized neurocognitive testing immediately following sports concussion. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7 (6), 693-702.

McCrea, M. (2001). Standardized mental status testing on the sideline after sport-related concussion. Journal of Athletic Training, 36 (3), 274-279.

Kutner, K. C., Erlanger, D. M., Tsai, B. S., Jordan, B., Relkin, N. R. (2000). Lower cognitive performance of older football players possessing apoliprotein E S4. Neurosurgery, 47 (3), 651-658.

Erlanger, D. M., Kutner, K. C., Barth, J. T., Barnes, R. (1999). Neuropsychology of sports-related head injury: Dementia pugilistica to post concussion syndrome. The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 13 (2), 193-209.

McCrea, M., Kelly, J.P., Randolph, C., et. al. (1997). Standardized assessment of concussion in football players. Neurology, 48, 586-588.

Erlanger, D., Voy, R., Jordan, B., Barth, J., Cantu, R., Kaushik, T., Sheer, J., Festa, J., & Kroger, H. (2001, August). Development of an Electronic Protocol for Monitoring Cognitive Stability in Amateur Boxers. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Brain Injury Association Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Erlanger, D., Kroger, H., Kaushik, T. (2001, June). Monitoring Cognitive Stability using a Web-Based Test Protocol. Neurobehavioral Rounds at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Westchester, NY.

Erlanger, D., Kroger, H., Kaushik, T. (2001, June). Assessment of Change in Cognitive Function in Normal and At-Risk Populations. Faculty Rounds at Rusk Institute, New York University Medical School, New York, NY.

Kaushik, T. & Erlanger, D. (2004). Accuracy of computerized measures of reaction time. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 878.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T., Gold, F., Wasserman, F., Medalia, A. (2004). Computerized assessments for monitoring cognitive function following cardiac bypass surgery. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 941.

Kaushik, T., Schafer, A., Webbe, F., Freeman, J., Erlanger, D. (2004). Validation of the HeadMinder dementia screening battery (DSB) - A 10-minute computerized screening for primary care. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 972.

Medalia, A., Kaushik, T., Erlanger, D. (2003). The work-readiness cognitive screen as an assessment and treatment planning tool for schizophrenia. Abstracts of the IXth International Congress on Schizophrenia Research. Schizophrenia Research, 60, 180.

Miller, S., Lewis, M., Johnson, S., Stabler, S., Giumelli, E. (2002). Cognitive Deficits Relate to Vitamin B₁₂ Deficiency in Older Adults. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8, 512.

Margolis, A., Erlanger, D., Kroger, H., Theodoracopulos, A. (2002). Visual-Motor Speed, Working Memory, and Inhibition: A Web-Based Analogue of the Stroop Test. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 8, 236.

Erlanger, D. M., Barth, J. T., Cantu, R. C. (2001). Development of Internet-Based Tests for Assessment and Monitoring of Sports-Related Brain Injury. British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Erlanger, D. M., Kroger, H. (2001). A Clinical Investigation of Sports-Related Concussion Grading Scales. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Feldman, D. J., Festa, J., Kaushik, T., Erlanger, D. M. (2001). Ecological Validity of Computerized Measures in a Neurologic Patient Group: Employment Status. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Margolis, A., Kroger, H., Erlanger, D. M. (2001). Recovery from Concussion: A Process Approach. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Feldman, D. J., Erlanger, D. M., Kaushik, T., Festa, J., Kroger, H. (2001). Construct Validity of a Web-Based Neuropsychological Screening Tool. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7, 132.

Feldman, D.J., Erlanger, D.M., Kroger, H., (2001). The Effect of Computer Familiarity on Computerized Tests. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 7, 133.

Erlanger, D .M., Feldman, D. J., Theodoracopulos, A., Kutner, K. C., Kaplan, D. (2000). Development and Validation of a Web-Based Protocol for Management of Sports-Related Concussion. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 15, 675.

Erlanger, D. M., Feldman, D. J., Theodoracopulos, A., Kaplan, D. (2000). Development and Validation of the Cognitive Stability Index, a Web-Based Protocol for Monitoring Change in Cognitive Function. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 15, 693.

Grant, G., Islet, W., Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T. (2008, March). Feasibility of the HeadMinder Cognitive Stability Index (CSI) for Screening of Blast-Injury related Cognitive Impairment in a Combat Field Hospital. To be presented at the Association of Test Publishers Innovations in Testing Conference, Dallas, TX.

Grant, G., Islet, W., Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T. (2007, November). Feasibility of the HeadMinder CSI for Screening of Blast-Injury related Cognitive Impairment in a Combat Field Hospital. To be presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ.

Webb, J.S., Webbe, F., M. (2006, August). Convergent Validity of the Cognitive Screening Tool with the DRS-2. Presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Schafer, A., Lichtenberg, P., Maddens, M., Erlanger, D., Barth, J., Webbe, F. (2004). HeadMinder: An internet based screening device for dementia. Abstracts of the 32nd International Neuropsychological Society Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

Barth, J.T., Freeman, J.R., Broshek, D. K., & Webbe, F.M. (2003, October). Comprehensive Neuropsychology in Athletics: A New Frontier in Sports Medicine. Invited lecture at the National Academy of Neuropsychology 23rd Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.

Kaushik, T. (2003, June). Symptom-Based Assessment of Concussion Severity. Presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association 54th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T. (2003, April). Web-Based Cognitive Assessment. Presented at the American Telemedicine Association 8th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T., Jordan, B. (2003, January). Influence of Education and Career Length on Cognitive Test Performance in Professional Boxers. Presented at the New York State Boxing Commission Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T. (2002, multiple dates). Management of Potentially Catastrophic Injuries in Athletics. Seminar Leader: Michael J. Cendoma, MS, ATC.

Erlanger, D. (2002, December). Symptom-based Cognitive Assessment. Presentation at New York University Sports Rehabilitation for the Clinician Seminar, New York, NY.

Erlanger, D., (2002, December). Computerized Assessment of Professional Boxers. Presented at Sports Rehabilitation for the Clinician, sponsored by New York University, New York, NY.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T. (2002, October). Web-Based Assessment of Cognitive Change. Presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology 22nd Annual Meeting, Miami, FL.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T., Broshek, D., Freeman, J. (2002, August). State of the Art Concussion Management. Presented at the 5th Annual HealthSouth Seminar, Hartford, CT.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T., Cantu, R., Barth, J. (2002, July). Standardized Web-based Assessment of Concussion: Loss of Consciousness, Memory Dysfunction, and History of Concussion. Paper presented at the Brain Injury Association National Symposium, Minneapolis, MN.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T., Broshek, D., Freeman, J. (2002, June). Development and Validation of a Web-based Screening Tool for Monitoring Cognitive Status. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Williamsburg Traumatic Brain Injury International Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Broshek, D., Freeman, J., Kaushik, T., Erlanger, D., Barth, J. (2002, June). Age and Gender Differences in Post-Concussion Symptoms: A Prospective Study. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Williamsburg Traumatic Brain Injury International Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Herlands, T., Medalia, A., Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T. (2002, June). The HeadMinder™ Work-Readiness Cognitive Screen^SM (WCS): Preliminary Findings. Poster presented at Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, the Institute of Living, F.E.G.S., and the Kessel Foundation, New York, NY.

Erlanger, D. (2002, May). Hormones and Cognition. Presented at Medical Disorders: Neuropsychological and Psychiatric Aspects, sponsored by Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.

Erlanger, D. (2002, February). An Internet Platform for Test Development, Administration, Scoring, and Reporting. Presented at the Association of Test Publishers Annual Conference, San Diego, CA.

Kaushik, T., Erlanger, D. M., Voy, R., Jordan, B., Barth, J., Kroger, H., Sheer, J. B. (2001, November). Web-based Cognitive Assessment of Boxers. Presented at the American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians 2001 Annual Medical Seminar, Foxwoods, CT.

Erlanger, D. M., Feldman, D. J., & Barth, J. T. (2001, November). Techniques for Interpreting Post-Concussion Neuropsychological Tests. Presented at the International Symposium on Concussion in Sport, Vienna, Austria.

Erlanger, D.M. (2001, August). Ethical and Practical Issues in Web-Based Neuropsychological Testing. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Erlanger, D., Festa, J., Feldman, D., Kaushik, T., Kroger, H. (2001, June). Neuropsychological Screening of TBI Patients Using a Web-Based Assessment Tool: Preliminary Findings of a Longitudinal Study. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Williamsburg Traumatic Brain Injury International Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Erlanger, D., Kaushik, T., Kroger, H., Festa, J., Feldman, D. (2001, June). Web-Based Assessment of Sports-Concussion. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Williamsburg Traumatic Brain Injury International Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Erlanger, D., Festa, J., Feldman, D., Kaushik, T., Kroger, H. (2001, June). Employing New Technology in TBI Case Management: Use of a Web-Enabled Neurobehavioral Assessment Tool. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Williamsburg Traumatic Brain Injury International Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Kaushik, T., Festa, J., Feldman, D., Erlanger, D. (2001, June). Tracking improvement in cognitive function via web-based protocol: Work-Readiness Cognitive Scales. Poster presented at Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, the Institute of Living, F.E.G.S., and the Kessel Foundation, New York, NY.

Erlanger, D. M. (2001, January). An Internet protocol for comprehensive assessment of concussion. Presented at the Ivy League Athletic Trainers and Physicians Group Annual Meeting, Brown University, Providence, RI.

Erlanger, D. M., Feldman, D. J., Kaplan, D., Theodoracopulos, A. (2000, June). Development and validation of a web-based protocol for monitoring change in cognitive function. Poster presented at Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry, sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, the Institute of Living, F.E.G.S., and the Kessel Foundation, New York, NY.

HeadMinder™ Concussion Resolution Index^SM discussed by Jon Almquist, ATC (2000, June). Sideline assessment of mild traumatic brain injury instruments for the ATC and physician. In J. Almquist (chair), Striving for the complete certified athletic trainer in the secondary school setting. Symposium conducted at the 51st annual meeting and clinical symposia of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Nashville, TN.

Sideline Assistant^SM discussed by Robert Cantu, M.D. (2000, June). Guidelines for return to contact sports after a cerebral concussion. In R. Cantu, J. Kelly, J. Bailes (chairs), Expert perspectives on concussion grading scales and return to play guidelines. Symposium conducted at the 51st annual meeting and clinical symposia of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Nashville, TN.