MCI Group Response Paper

Gasparini et al (2002), aimed to evaluate the association between exposure to anesthesia and AD

Much research has supported the fact that there is brain structure differences in individuals diagnosed with FASD (Nunez, el al 2011). Research into the brain of individuals has discovered abnormalities in the volume and thickness of the frontal lobes (Nunez, el al 2011). This results in impairments in attention, working memory, and executive functioning that can be traced back to the frontal lobes (Nunez, el al 2011). In addition researchers have also found smaller volumes of basal ganglia, which is a group of nuclei associated with motor control and learning (Nunez, el al 2011). Furthermore, caudate nucleus, which is inside the basal ganglia has also been found to be smaller in individuals was FASD (Nunez, el al 2011). Caudate nucleus is associated with mental flexibility and behaviour inhibition (Nunez, el al 2011). The hypothalamus, which is most responsible for its link with the nervous system was also found to be smaller in individuals was FASD (Nunez, el al 2011). Moreover, the thalamus was also found to be of smaller volume and is responsible for relaying motor and sensory signals to the cerebral cortex (Nunez, el al 2011). Luckily studies have also found that the hippocampus, which required for the formation of memories was left relatively normal (Nunez, el al 2011). The most affected area has been pinpointed as being the anterior vermis, located inside the

The CNS is further supported by a series of blood vessels that travel through and around the brain bringing oxygen and nutrients that are required for cell health. The CNS is further segmented by lobes such as the frontal lobe which the main role is executive function, long term memory and primary motor function. The temporal lobe which is responsible for language and sensory functioning, and the parietal lobe are responsible for somatosensory functions, and occipital lobe which is the visual association area (Hendelman, 2006). Each of these lobes controls cognitive functions, memory, motor, sight, smell, emotions and bodily functions, and are interconnected by the corpus callosum. Further structures include the basal ganglia, the brainstem, the cerebellum, the diencephalon, the thalamus and the hypothalamus, which are all divided and supported via the ventricles and sulcus which is where the cerebral spinal fluid [CSF] fills and acts as a cushion and nutrient for the brain (Hendelman, 2006). In a healthy functioning person all of these complex structures interconnect to control and regulate not only bodily functions, temperatures, nutrients, and processes, but also complex cognitive and psychological processes. A healthy brain additionally has smaller amounts of accumulated beta-amyloid plaques which can form extracellular aggregations of fibrils, as well as less of hyper-phosphorylation of tau protein which helps to create intracellular neurofibrillary tangles. A healthy brain additionally has balanced neurotransmitters and blood devoid of cholesterol and with balanced blood sugars (Bryant & Knights ,

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Anderson, N., Schlueter, J. E., Carlson, J. F., & Geisinger, K. F. (Eds.). (2016). Tests In Print IX. Lincoln, NE: Buros Center for Testing.

Cognitive dysfunction is a hallmark feature in neuropsychiatric disorders. Especially, domains including working memory, executive function, attention and information processing are defective.Deficits are observed in multiple domains, including working memory, executive function, attention and information processing. Disability caused by cognitive dysfunction are is frequently as debilitating as the prominent emotional disturbances. Interactions between the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex are

The frontal lobe contains two key structures that have a great impact on mood, behavior and judgment. These structures are located in the outer area of the cerebrum towards the front of the skull (Carlson, 2013). This paper will discuss the function and structure of the Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex (including the orbitofrontal cortex) and the Dorsolateral Cortex.

Data from all the literature review was evaluated and determined there is significant difference between the two cognitive screening tools warranting the team to consider changing their current tool. This information will be used so the team can use the most appropriate tool when trying to diagnosing MCI. Since the results speak for themselves there is no need to continue the comparison of the two tools at the end of the study. The EHR will contain both the cognitive tools so the clinicians can have the freedom to pick the best one for their patient.

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In fact, based in the z-statistic the p-value for this gene was less than 0.05 (0.04659) meaning that these results were very unlikely due by chance and we can reject our initial null hypothesis that claimed ZK1225.1 was involved with chemo-perception.

A recent Glycated hemoglobin (HgA1c) was obtained from the participants to determine if there was a correlation between a high TRAQ score and a low HgA1c.

For example, an mTBI or TBI can generate impairments in a person’s short-term memory retention if the impact of the injury is considerable enough to cause the hippocampus and the adjacent anterior temporal lobe to become tremendously sensitive or vulnerable, despite recovering from the initial stages of injury. As Barzman, Kennedy, & Fozdar (2002) further explain, “when the hippocampus is damaged, the transformation of memories from long-term to active is impaired. Consequently, retrieval of learned information is more difficult for the TBI patient” (p. 51). In addition, other research submits that injuries to the non-dominant hemisphere of a person’s brain may also cause the individual to develop the wrong impression while interpreting both verbal and nonverbal communication of others (e.g., body language, facial expressions, the tone of voice, etc.). Accordingly, those with TBI may have trouble in maintaining social connections or may respond to some situations inappropriately as a response. Other potential complications of TBI with some of the communicative functionalities of the brain also consists of lowering or diminishing scores on both intelligence and memory tests and assessments, constriction of operational vocabulary or difficulty in common retrieval

Of these regions, the left and right anterior temporal lobes (ATL) were the most relevant. The ATL houses the amygdala as well as the anterior hippocampus (AH), which work together to regulate emotions and memory. Following attempts to locate distinct regions within the ATL related to AT, they found that the right dorsal amygdala, which includes the central nucleus of amygdala (CeA), the amygdalostriatal transition zone (ASTZ), and the left hippocampus showed the highest predictability of AT from FDG-PET voxels. A voxelwise map which assessed serotonin transporter density (which is higher in CeA than the AH) was used in order to assess the spatial division between the two regions and their predictiveness of AT. The results did show a significant division between the two predictive areas, thereby showing spatial dissociation. Pedigree and phenotype analysis found that AT phenotype was a heritable trait. Furthermore, metabolic activity of glucose was significantly more heritable within AH than in the dorsal amygdala, as shown from the voxel FDG-PET. The authors noted that heritability of amygdala metabolic activity could have potentially been achieved with a larger

Persons with left hemisphere lesions are often depressed and display inhibition which includes apathy, flattened affect, withdrawal, narrowing of interests(Trauner 2001). Patients with right or left hemispheric lesions may experience disinhibition which includes euphoria, impulsivity, and irritability, inappropriate emotional responses and impaired judgment (Trauner 2001). Intellectual capacities can remain preserved, and individuals with prefrontal damage can score normal-average intelligence on standard IQ tests (Eslinger 2003). Cognitive deficits which do appear relate to attention, self-regulation, inhibition, planning, problem solving, critical thinking, organization, working memory, self-awareness and self- monitoring, and goal-directed behavior (Eslinger 2003). Available cases of early prefrontal cortex damage provide evidence for the importance of this region in psychological development (Eslinger 2003).