Evaluating working memory in young individuals with normal hearing through tele-assessment and traditional assessment: a comparative study.

Aim: This pilot study examined the feasibility of tele-assessment of working memory (WM) compared to conventional face-to-face assessment.

Methods: In total, 15 young adults aged between 18 and 30 years who were native speakers of Kannada with normal hearing completed three WM tests in Indian English: forward digit span, backward digit span, and n-back task through tele-assessment and in-person/face-to-face assessment. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) task load index, which assesses subjective workload, was used to determine the difficulties across the two modes of assessment.

Audit of memory clinic practice against CCG guidelines: West Suffolk Hospital.

Introduction: The memory service based in the West Suffolk has received increased funding to deliver a high quality service against standards set by the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Aims: This audit aims to examine if we are achieving the standards set by the local CCG and to identify areas to improve the quality of the service.We also aimed to assess information as to how many patients referred had dementia.

Meditation induces a positive response during stress events in young Indian adults.

Background: Relaxation techniques like meditation have been found to be beneficial in reducing stress.

Aim: The aim was to find out the effect of the Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM) technique on the response to life changes.

Materials And Methods: The IAM technique, progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) technique, and the Life Changes Questionnaire (LCQ) were used.

Impact of integrated amrita meditation technique on adrenaline and cortisol levels in healthy volunteers.

THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO FIND OUT THE EFFECT OF INTEGRATED AMRITA MEDITATION TECHNIQUE (IAM) ON THE STRESS HORMONES: adrenaline and cortisol. One hundred and fifty healthy subjects were randomized into three groups. Blood was collected at 0 hour, 48 hours, 2 months, and 8 months after the first visit.