cognitive impairment

Expression, Covariation, and Genetic Regulation of miRNA Biogenesis Genes in Brain Supports Their Role in Addiction, Psychiatric Disorders, and Disease.

Expression, covariation, and genetic regulation of miRNA Biogenesis genes in brain supports their role in addiction, psychiatric disorders, and disease.

Front Genet. 2013; 4: 126
Mulligan MK, Dubose C, Yue J, Miles MF, Lu L, Hamre KM

The role… Continue reading

Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation Pathway for Stroke (CARPS).

Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation Pathway for Stroke (CARPS).

Top Stroke Rehabil. 2013 May-Jun; 20(3): 270-82
Taylor GH, Broomfield NM

Complex cognitive impairments are common after stroke and they can significantly impede individuals’ progress in rehabilitation. Treatment strategies that allow… Continue reading

CFS in Children and Adolescent: Ten Years of Retrospective Clinical Evaluation.

CFS in Children and Adolescent: Ten Years of Retrospective Clinical Evaluation.

Int J Pediatr. 2013; 2013: 270373
Elgen I, Hikmat O, Aspevik TN, Hagen EM

Aim. To estimate number of children being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods.… Continue reading

Identification of (2-Aminopropyl)indole Positional Isomers in Forensic Samples.

Identification of (2-aminopropyl)indole positional isomers in forensic samples.

Drug Test Anal. 2013 Jul 8;
Scott KR, Power JD, McDermott SD, O’Brien JE, Talbot BN, Barry MG, Kavanagh PV

In 2012, 5-(2-aminopropyl)indole (5-API, 5-IT) was reported by Norwegian authorities to… Continue reading

Aspects of Patient and Clinician Language Predict Adherence to Antidepressant Medication.

Aspects of patient and clinician language predict adherence to antidepressant medication.

J Am Board Fam Med. 2013 Jul-Aug; 26(4): 409-20
Kaplan JE, Keeley RD, Engel M, Emsermann C, Brody D

Objective: High-quality patient-clinician communication is associated with better medication adherence, but the specific language components associated with adherence are poorly understood. We examined how patient and clinician language may influence adherence.We audio-recorded primary care encounters from 63 patients newly diagnosed with depression and prescribed an antidepressant medication. We rated clinicians’ language (motivational interviewing-adherent statements [MIAs], reflections, and global ratings of empathy and “motivational interviewing spirit”) along with patients’ “change talk” (CT) demonstrating motivation to take medication. Filling a first prescription and an estimate of overall adherence, the proportion of >180 days covered (PDC) (primary outcome), were measured based… Continue reading

Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adults With Spastic Bilateral Cerebral Palsy.

Cardiovascular disease risk in adults with spastic bilateral cerebral palsy.

J Rehabil Med. 2013 Jul 4;
Slot WM, Roebroeck ME, Nieuwenhuijsen C, Bergen MP, Stam HJ, Burdorf A, Berg-Emons RJ

Objective: To explore: (i) cardiovascular disease risk factors and… Continue reading

Effects of a Multimodal Exercise Program on Balance, Functional Mobility and Fall Risk in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study.

Effects of a multimodal exercise program on balance, functional mobility and fall risk in older adults with cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled single-blind study.

Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2013 Jul 2;
Kovács E, Sztruhár Jónásné I, Karóczi CK,… Continue reading

Neurotoxic Saboteurs: Straws That Break the Hippo’s (Hippocampus) Back Drive Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Neurotoxic Saboteurs: Straws that Break the Hippo’s (Hippocampus) Back Drive Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Neurotox Res. 2013 Jul 3;
Daulatzai MA

Late onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of progressive cognitive dysfunction and dementia. Despite… Continue reading

Suicidal Behavior in Dementia: A Special Risk in Semantic Dementia.

Suicidal Behavior in Dementia: A Special Risk in Semantic Dementia.

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2013 Jul 1;
Sabodash V, Mendez MF, Fong S, Hsiao JJ

Background:Some studies report a low suicide risk in general dementia and in… Continue reading

Neuropsychological Functioning in Late-Life Depression.

Neuropsychological functioning in late-life depression.

Front Psychol. 2013; 4: 381
Dybedal GS, Tanum L, Sundet K, Gaarden TL, Bjølseth TM

Background: The literature describing neurocognitive function in patients with late-life depression (LLD) show inconsistent findings in regard to incidence… Continue reading