Correlation between computerised and standard cognitive testing in people with HIV and HIV-negative individuals
We investigated the correlations and agreement between cognitive assessments made using a computerised (CogState™, six domains) and a standard pen-and-paper battery (five domains) in PWH and lifestyle-similar HIV-negative individuals. Demographically adjusted domain and global T-scores were […]
White matter correlates of slowed information processing speed in unimpaired multiple sclerosis patients with young age onset
Slowed information processing speed is among the earliest markers of cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS) and has been associated with white matter (WM) structural integrity. Localization of WM tracts associated with slowing, but not significant […]
Reduced cortical thickness in World Trade Center responders with cognitive impairment
Introduction: This study examined cortical thickness (CTX) in World Trade Center (WTC) responders with cognitive impairment (CI). Methods: WTC responders (N = 99) with/without CI, recruited from an epidemiologic study, completed a T1-MPRAGE protocol. CTX was […]
Relation between retinal vascular abnormalities and working memory impairment in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Emerging evidence indicates abnormal retinal micro-vasculature in schizophrenia (SCZ) and bipolar disorder (BD) and its relation to cognitive functions. However, the association of these abnormalities with the cognitive deficits in these disorders has not been examined till date.
Protocol for a prospective cohort study of assessing postoperative cognitive changes after total hip and knee arthroplasty in the Greater Toronto area
Introduction: Cognitive changes after anaesthesia and surgery, such as delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), are common and lead to poor outcomes and increased healthcare costs. While several interventions for delirium exist, there are no effective […]
