Review
Psychology, Clinical
Isabelle Messa, Kassandra Korcsog, Christopher Abeare
Summary: This study critically reviewed literature on the prevalence of invalid performance on ImPACT and the effectiveness of ImPACT-based EVIs. It was found that the Default EVI of ImPACT is not sensitive enough, and alternative indicators should be considered when assessing invalid performance.
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
(2022)
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
Klaus-Armin Nave, Elisa Floriddia
Summary: As Nature Neuroscience celebrates its 25th anniversary, conversations with both established leaders and emerging researchers are being conducted to discuss the evolution and future direction of the field. This month, Klaus-Armin Nave, a glia researcher and molecular biologist at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences, Germany, is interviewed for his pioneering work on glia-neuron interactions and the metabolic support of axons by myelinating cells.
NATURE NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jennifer N. Belding, Bilal Khokhar, Robyn Martin Englert, Shannon Fitzmaurice, Cynthia J. Thomsen
Summary: This study examined the persistence of concussion-related symptoms following injury as a function of mechanism of injury (high-level blast [HLB] vs impact) and low-level blast (LLB) exposure among Marines. The findings suggest that blast-induced brain injuries may be fundamentally different from impact-induced injuries, and additional screening and symptomatic treatment for blast-exposed patients may be warranted. Probable HLB-induced mTBIs were associated with significantly more neurological symptoms at return from deployment and approximately 6 months later.
JOURNAL OF HEAD TRAUMA REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Ethics
Stephen T. Casper
Summary: This essay discusses the prevalence of minor brain injuries in collision sports each year, highlighting the values and judgments reflected in scientific and clinical arguments about this public health crisis. The author suggests that there is often a lack of clarity and transparency in documents focusing on sources of uncertainty.
JOURNAL OF LAW MEDICINE & ETHICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Grace B. Choi, Eric P. Smith, Stefan M. Duma, Steven Rowson, Eamon Campolettano, Mireille E. Kelley, Derek A. Jones, Joel D. Stitzel, Jillian E. Urban, Amaris Genemaras, Jonathan G. Beckwith, Richard M. Greenwald, Arthur Maerlender, Joseph J. Crisco
Summary: The study aims to quantify and assess Head Impact Exposure (HIE) metrics among youth and collegiate football players. The study found that youth players experienced fewer impacts and lower impact magnitudes compared to collegiate players, with impacts during competition being more frequent and of greater magnitude than during practice at both levels.
ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Chloe A. Huston, Amir M. Poreh
Summary: The study validates a computerized adaptation of the Tri-Choice Naming and Response Bias Measure (N-Tri), which aims to detect untruthful responding and minimize susceptibility to coaching. Results show that while the N-Tri correlates highly with established measures, its classification accuracy does not significantly improve compared to traditional tests. The findings suggest that the N-Tri performs similarly to existing forced choice measures of response bias.
APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY-ADULT
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Ingrid Banovic, Federica Filippi, Donald J. Viglione, Fabrizio Scrima, Alessandro Zennaro, Angelo Zappala, Luciano Giromini
Summary: This study examined the validity and robustness of the IOP-29 and IOP-M in detecting coached feigning of schizophrenia through a simulation design. Results from a French sample of 115 volunteers supported the effectiveness of both IOP instruments, although the findings may not generalize to females as all participants were male.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Karen A. Martinez, Courtney Sayers, Charles Hayes, Phillip K. Martin, C. Brendan Clark, Ryan W. Schroeder
Summary: The study found that simulated malingerers performed significantly worse on some cognitive tests, but did not significantly differ on others. 36% of simulators scored at or above average on the CVLT-II, while 73% scored at or above low average. This suggests that normal cognitive performances may not accurately reflect an individual's capabilities when PVTs are failed.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Law
Richard Rogers, Yi-Ting Chang, Minqi Pan
Summary: This article reviews three empirically tested models of malingering and explores malingering in the military context. The author suggests that the adaptational model is most suitable for explaining non-genuine responses in the military, as most mandatory evaluations have negative consequences that lead examinees to deny and resist, contrary to malingering.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PSYCHIATRY AND THE LAW
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jessica Bosi, Laure Minassian, Francesca Ales, Ali Yunus Emre Akca, Christina Winters, Donald J. Viglione, Alessandro Zennaro, Luciano Giromini
Summary: Assessing the credibility of symptoms is crucial in neuropsychological assessment. The Inventory of Problems-29 (IOP-29) and its memory module (IOP-M) are found to be useful in measuring both symptom and performance validity.
APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY-ADULT
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Jesse C. DeSimone, Elizabeth M. Davenport, Jillian Urban, Yin Xi, James M. Holcomb, Mireille E. Kelley, Christopher T. Whitlow, Alexander K. Powers, Joel D. Stitzel, Joseph A. Maldjian
Summary: The study demonstrated that repetitive subconcussive head impacts in youth football players can lead to network-level functional connectivity abnormalities, with the number of subconcussive RHIs proving to be a key factor influencing these abnormalities.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Ben Jones, James Tooby, Dan Weaving, Kevin Till, Cameron Owen, Mark Begonia, Keith Stokes, Steve Rowson, Gemma Phillips, Sharief Hendricks, Eanna Falvey, Marwan Al-Dawoud, Gregory Tierney
Summary: This study assesses the validity and feasibility of current instrumented mouthguards (iMGs) and associated systems. The results show differences between different iMG systems, providing useful information for sporting organizations to choose the most appropriate system to monitor head acceleration events in athletes, supporting player welfare initiatives related to concussion and head acceleration exposure.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Grace J. J. Goodwin, Samantha E. E. John, Bradley Donohue, Jennifer Keene, Hana C. C. Kuwabara, Julia E. E. Maietta, Thomas F. F. Kinsora, Staci Ross, Daniel N. N. Allen
Summary: This retrospective cohort study examined cognitive changes in high school athletes after sport-related concussion (SRC) using a network framework. Results showed increased network connectivity after SRC, with evidence of network reorganization over time. Visual memory and impulse control difficulties were found to be central in the cognitive networks. The study suggests that network analysis can provide additional information about cognitive recovery following SRC and monitoring persisting cognitive symptoms after concussion.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Allyson G. Harrison, Irene T. Armstrong
Summary: The study compared the performance of analog malingerers to post-secondary students suspected of malingering ADHD on a self-report measure of ADHD symptoms, finding few differences between the two groups. While newly devised symptom validity measures show promise in identifying malingered ADHD, both analog and clinical malingerers inconsistently failed these scales. Additionally, a good portion in both malingering groups did not endorse high levels of ADHD symptoms in general. Clinical implications are discussed.
JOURNAL OF NEURAL TRANSMISSION
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Tricia Hoersten, Ashley Gray, Ellen K. Payne, William Gear, Jason Hageman
Summary: The study compared concussion knowledge between US born and internationally born collegiate student-athletes, finding that place of birth and length of time in the United States contribute to student-athletes' concussion knowledge.
CLINICAL JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE
(2021)