BCIA Continuing Education Posts

Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation.

Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to their developmental stage and limited coping mechanisms.

The true history of the discovery of human brainwaves is far more complex and darker than most people realize.

The emphasis on craving reduction and detailed documentation of individual responses provide a valuable model for future research.

tDCS might help, but it won't work miracles if someone isn't committed.

This post examines several commonly held dogmas about brain function, providing updated insights based on recent research.

The brain processes 10 bits per second compared with gigabit broadband rates.

Emotional dysregulation plays a crucial role in adult ADHD.

Google Illuminate discussion of Open label pilot of personalized, neuroimaging-guided theta burst stimulation in early-stage Alzheimer’s.

Have you ever wondered how your brain influences your heartbeat?

Childhood ADHD often persists into adulthood.

Darius Rountree-Harrison offers vital insights for clinicians dealing with both acute cases and long-COVID patients.

Biofeedback can increase awareness of early anger warning signs (e.g., cold hands and muscle tension).

The basal ganglia are involved in psychopathology and a broad range of cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.

Older patients are particularly vulnerable to drug-induced depression because of age-related physiological changes and polypharmacy.

This post provides an overview of the four main types of glial cells: astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and Schwann cells.

The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.

Serotonin influences the default mode and salience networks.

Thalamocortical oscillations are the primary generators of alpha, theta, and delta waves.

The brain's principal role is to manage the body’s internal state and ensure survival through efficient energy regulation.