Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Robert P. Fellows, Katherine J. Bangen, Lisa V. Graves, Lisa Delano-Wood, Mark W. Bondi
Summary: This study explored the relationship between cognition and brain-related changes in everyday functioning, and found that larger white matter hyperintensity volumes and smaller hippocampal volumes were associated with worse informant-rated everyday functioning. In individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), worse performances on delayed recall and category fluency were significantly correlated with pathological functional impairment. Additionally, functional reserve was inversely related to anxiety in the MCI group, and associated with depressive symptoms and apathy in the cognitively normal group.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Margo W. Menkes, Carolyn M. Andrews, Helen J. Burgess, Isabel Carley, David F. Marshall, Scott A. Langenecker, Melvin G. McInnis, Patricia J. Deldin, Kelly A. Ryan
Summary: Individuals with bipolar I disorder (BD-I) have poorer sleep quality and neuropsychological functioning compared to healthy controls, and poor sleep quality is associated with learning, memory, and executive functioning impairments, with similar effects across groups.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Kristin Stedal, Catherine Broomfield, Phillipa Hay, Stephen Touyz, Ronny Scherer
Summary: Several studies have found that individuals with anorexia nervosa show significant underperformance in overall neuropsychological functioning, especially in executive function, memory, and visuospatial abilities. Factors like age and BMI also have significant moderator effects on these impairments. This comprehensive review highlights the potential neuropsychological dysfunction in adult patients diagnosed with AN.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Ella K. Moeck, Rachel Freeman-Robinson, Sarah T. O'Brien, Jack H. Woods, Komal K. Grewal, Joanne Kostopoulos, Lachlan Bagnara, Yehudi J. Saling, Katharine H. Greenaway, Peter Koval, Elise K. Kalokerinos
Summary: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, policy makers have wanted to find a balance between the effectiveness of lockdowns and their impact on mental health. However, there is limited evidence about the emotional toll of lockdowns. This study in Australia compared emotions during lockdown and non-lockdown periods, finding that lockdowns had a mild emotional toll and individuals may be resilient or the emotional challenges of the pandemic may not be exacerbated by lockdowns.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yee To Ng, Sae Hwang Han, Karen L. Fingerman, Kira S. Birditt
Summary: This study shows that encounters with friends, particularly positive encounters, are associated with momentary reductions in heart rate variability (HRV) among individuals, and those with more friend encounters, particularly positive encounters, have higher HRV. These associations are observed only among Black adults and suggest that friends may be more salient for Black adults' cardiovascular health.
Article
Pediatrics
Heli Satila, Laura Mirjami Jolma, Mira Merilainen-Nipuli, Mikko Koivu-Jolma
Summary: This retrospective chart review study aimed to explore the neuropsychological profiles, comorbidity of neuropsychiatric and psychiatric disorders, changes in diagnoses, support at daycare and school, medication use, psychiatric referrals, and progress into further education of participants with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF). The study found that delays in language and gross motor development were the initial concerns of parents seeking healthcare. Comorbid neuropsychiatric and psychiatric diagnoses were common, with a significant number of participants requiring psychiatric services and medication. The majority of participants needed educational support, and the risk of dropping out during secondary studies was found to increase. The results also showed a decline in most neuropsychological subdomains over time, and a portion of the participants later received a diagnosis of intellectual disability (ID). Early developmental signs indicating BIF and the need for timely support included delayed language and motor development, difficulties in executive function, delayed learning of daily activities in preschool children, and difficulties in reading, arithmetic, and abstract reasoning in school-age children. It is important to follow up and provide support for individuals with BIF as they are at risk of being left behind in society. Additionally, repeating neuropsychological testing for cognitive and adaptive functions before graduating elementary school to identify those who meet ID criteria would also be valuable.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Masaaki Mizuochi, James M. Raymo
Summary: The study indicates that partial retirement with the same employer has a negative impact on cognitive function, while full retirement or partial retirement with a new employer has little effect. Partial retirement with a new employer is beneficial for cognition, especially for those who had a high-complexity career job.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kete M. Klaver, Saskia F. A. Duijts, Chantal A. V. Geusgens, Maureen J. B. Aarts, Rudolf W. H. M. Ponds, Allard J. van der Beek, Sanne B. Schagen
Summary: This study assessed cognitive functioning in occupationally active non-central nervous system cancer survivors with cognitive complaints and investigated the association between cognitive functioning and work-related outcomes. Results showed that cancer survivors had lower-than-expected performance on neuropsychological tests, which was weakly associated with work ability and functioning. Self-reported cognitive complaints at work were strongly associated with work-related outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Giuseppa Maresca, Caterina Formica, Vanessa Nocito, Desiree Latella, Simona Leonardi, Maria Cristina De Cola, Giuseppe Triglia, Placido Bramanti, Francesco Corallo
Summary: The neuropsychological profile of NP-C patients is characterized by early deterioration in executive functions and attention, impacting daily functioning and quality of life. Early diagnosis can identify cognitive deficits and promote interventions for improvement. The management of NP-C disease should focus on a multidisciplinary approach to preserve neurological functions and ensure the best possible quality of life.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Carotenuto, Enea Traini, Angiola Maria Fasanaro, Gopi Battineni, Francesco Amenta
Summary: The study found that neuropsychological tests conducted via telemedicine showed high reliability and comparable results to traditional face-to-face tests. The main screening test for dementia, MMSE, can be administered through telemedicine with minor adaptation in the scoring system.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Martina Baggio, Alberto Danieli, Cristiano Crescentini, Gian Marco Duma, Martina Da Rold, Sara Baldini, Eric Pascoli, Lisa Antoniazzi, Alec Vestri, Franco Fabbro, Paolo Bonanni
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed the neuropsychological evaluation of 46 patients with refractory TLE and found that BTLE and UTLE have different neuropsychological profiles, supporting their classification as different disorders within the TLE spectrum.
Editorial Material
Neurosciences
David J. Libon, Ganesh Baliga, Rod Swenson, Rhoda Au
Summary: Technology has revolutionized the field of medicine, with the use of digital neuropsychological technology enabling early detection of neurological illnesses.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lukas A. Basedow, Thomas G. Riemer, Simon Reiche, Reinhold Kreutz, Tomislav Majic
Summary: This review and meta-analysis found that different serotonergic psychedelics (SPs) may be associated with different neuropsychological profiles, such as reduced executive functioning in LSD users and increased executive functioning in ayahuasca users.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alejandro Gonzalez-Andrade, Amalia Garcia-Torres, Miguel Perez-Garcia, Esperanza Vergara-Moragues
Summary: The study found a significant relationship between executive functioning and instrumental skills in persons with HIV, with set-shifting being the strongest predictor. Executive functions, particularly set-shifting, are related to community living skills but not household living skills.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Stephen L. Aita, Victor A. Del Bene, Dario A. Marotta, Jasmin H. Pizer, Nanako A. Hawley, Lindsay Niccolai, Harrison C. Walker, Adam Gerstenecker, Roy C. Martin, Olivio J. Clay, Michael Crowe, Kristen L. Triebel, Benjamin D. Hill
Summary: This meta-analysis study found that patients with primary dystonia showed poorer cognitive performance in neuropsychological tests across multiple domains. The results suggest that cognitive slowing may occur in dystonia patients beyond the effects of motor symptoms.
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Chang-Ki Oh, Nima Dolatabadi, Piotr Cieplak, Maria T. Diaz-Meco, Jorge Moscat, John P. Nolan, Tomohiro Nakamura, Stuart A. Lipton
Summary: This article investigates the mechanism by which dysregulation of autophagic pathways leads to the accumulation of abnormal proteins and damaged organdies in neurodegenerative disorders. The authors found that pathologic protein S-nitrosylation of p62 is a critical factor for autophagic inhibition and cell-to-cell spread.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Jennifer L. Thompson, Steven Paul Woods, Luis D. Medina, Troy A. Webber
Summary: Older age and HIV disease are independent risk factors for problems in everyday functioning. This study examined the combined effects of age and HIV serostatus on changes in everyday functioning and its associations with changes in neurocognition over a 1-year period. The results showed that older individuals with HIV reported the poorest everyday functioning, which remained stable over time, while younger individuals with HIV showed mild improvements. The study also found that problems with everyday functioning may precede declines in neurocognition. Further research is needed to understand the long-term trajectory of neurocognitive and functional changes in older individuals with HIV.
JOURNAL OF NEUROVIROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Takumi Satoh, Dorit Trudler, Chang-Ki Oh, Stuart A. Lipton
Summary: This article reviews the potential applications of carnosic acid (CA) and carnosol (CS) in rosemary for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and COVID-19. It highlights the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects of CA, as well as its potential to inhibit the NLRP3 inflammasome. The article suggests that CA-related compounds could serve as therapeutics for acute and chronic neurological effects caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ki-Ryeong Kim, Eun-Jung Cho, Jae-Won Eom, Sang-Seok Oh, Tomohiro Nakamura, Chang-ki Oh, Stuart A. Lipton, Yang-Hee Kim
Summary: This study reveals that S-nitrosylation of lysosomal protease cathepsin B (CTSB) inhibits its activity, blocks autophagic flux, and contributes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
CELL DEATH AND DIFFERENTIATION
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Steven Paul Woods, Anastasia Matchanova, Christina Alex, Samina Rahman, Michelle A. Babicz, Kelli L. Sullivan, Gunes Avci, Rodrigo Hasbun, Pariya L. Fazeli, Thomas P. Giordano
Summary: Creativity can help HIV patients overcome challenges in daily life. This pilot study found a positive correlation between neuropsychological functioning and creativity in HIV patients, regardless of different domains of creativity and premorbid IQ. However, creativity scores were not related to everyday functioning.
JOURNAL OF NEUROVIROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joshua M. Garcia, Yenifer L. Morales Mejia, Andrea P. Ochoa Lopez, Steven Paul Woods, Helen Valier, Luis D. Medina
Summary: This study translated the Medication Management Ability Assessment (MMAA) from English to Spanish and examined its reliability and validity through tele-assessment. The results showed that the MMAA had excellent internal consistency and good test-retest reliability. Performance-based functional assessments and objective cognition were positively associated with the MMAA, while self-report measures of daily function and cognition, health literacy, and estimates of premorbid intellectual functioning were not significantly associated. The study provides preliminary evidence for the construct validity of a Spanish-language MMAA administered via tele-assessment.
APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGY-ADULT
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Ilex Beltran-Najera, Andrea Mustafa, Desmond Warren, Zach Salling, Maria Misiura, Steven Paul Woods, Vonetta M. Dotson
Summary: This study aimed to determine the frequency and everyday functioning implications of vascular depression among people living with HIV. The results showed that HIV infection was associated with a three-fold increased risk of vascular depression, and PLWH with vascular depression had significantly greater odds of dependence in everyday functioning. This study highlights the clinical importance of understanding vascular depression in the context of HIV disease.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Steven Paul Woods, Andrea Mustafa, Ilex Beltran-Najera, Anastasia Matchanova, Jennifer L. Thompson, Natalie C. Ridgely
Summary: This study examines the frequency and extent of effect size reporting in neuropsychology journal articles. The findings show increases in effect size reporting in the Methods and Results sections, but no significant changes in the Abstract, Introduction, and Discussion sections. Authors in neuropsychology journals have improved effect size reporting in the core sections, but still need to consider these metrics in motivating study hypotheses and interpreting their findings.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Andrea I. Mustafa, Steven Paul Woods, Shayne Loft, Erin E. Morgan
Summary: This study found that cognitive intraindividual variability is associated with prospective memory performance and symptoms among people living with HIV. The findings suggest that variability in cognitive test results is related to laboratory-based prospective memory accuracy, but has a weak relationship with self-reported prospective memory symptoms.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Tanya Smit, Nubia A. A. Mayorga, Andrew H. H. Rogers, Steven P. P. Woods, Luke F. F. Heggeness, Brooke Y. Y. Kauffman, Lorra Garey, Michael J. J. Zvolensky
Summary: Past research has established a link between negative mood and opioid misuse/dependence, but the underlying mechanisms have not been scientifically investigated. This study highlights the importance of anxiety sensitivity in understanding the relationship between negative mood and opioid use among adults with chronic pain.
SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Steven Paul Woods, Antonio L. Teixeira, Lais B. Martins, Gabriel R. Fries, Gabriela D. Colpo, Natalia P. Rocha
Summary: The number of older persons with HIV (PWH) disease has significantly increased in the past 20 years, but our understanding of the biological factors and clinical correlates in this population remains limited. A study was conducted involving 149 individuals aged 50 and older, including 107 PWH and 42 seronegatives. Results showed that PWH had higher levels of epigenetic aging acceleration compared to seronegatives on four indicators. Furthermore, higher levels of epigenetic aging acceleration were associated with lower CD4 count, AIDS diagnoses, higher scores on the Veterans Aging Cohort Study Index, lower telomere values, and lower health literacy among PWH. It was concluded that PWH experience accelerated aging, which may be linked to immune compromise and all-cause mortality risk. Improving health literacy could help mitigate the risk of accelerated aging among older PWH.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anastasia Matchanova, Steven Paul Woods, Clayton Neighbors, Luis D. D. Medina, Kenneth Podell, Ilex Beltran-Najera, Christina Alex, Michelle A. A. Babicz, Jennifer L. L. Thompson
Summary: The online spread of COVID-19 misinformation has had negative effects on public health and society. This study examined the differences in discernment and sharing of COVID-19 misinformation between older and younger adults, as well as the role of cognitive abilities and health literacy. The findings suggest that headline accuracy judgment, numeracy, and verbal IQ are significant factors in the sharing of COVID-19 misinformation.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliott Michael Gomez, Steven Paul Woods, Ilex Beltran-Najera
Summary: This study examines the association between health literacy and successful aging among people with HIV (PWH). Results suggest that higher health literacy is associated with a higher frequency of successful aging among older PWH. Older PWH are less likely to experience successful aging compared to older adults without HIV. Future studies may explore whether improving health literacy among younger PWH increases the likelihood of successful aging.
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Yenifer L. Morales Mejia, Jennifer L. Thompson, Steven Paul Woods
Summary: Deficits in episodic verbal memory are commonly observed in persons with HIV disease, which impact everyday functioning. This study investigated deficits in episodic visual memory in HIV patients and found that encoding deficits were the primary issue. Factors related to other cognitive impairments in HIV patients include motor coordination and executive functions.
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Kelli L. Sullivan, Clayton Neighbors, Romola S. Bucks, Michael Weinborn, Brandon E. Gavett, Steven Paul Woods
Summary: Age-related decline in prospective memory (PM) is more pronounced in event-based PM than in time-based PM among older adults. This decline is not associated with age, retrospective memory, executive functions, or everyday functioning.
AGING NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITION
(2022)