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View article: Coenzyme Q10 and Cognition: A Review
Coenzyme Q10 and Cognition: A Review Open
Background and Objective: With an increase in the number of older citizens in most Western countries, cognitive decline is becoming an increasingly significant issue. Numerous age-related metabolic and physiological changes, such as increa…
View article: A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind, crossover trial on the effect of a 20:1 cannabidiol: Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol medical cannabis product on neurocognition, attention, and mood
A randomised, placebo-controlled, double blind, crossover trial on the effect of a 20:1 cannabidiol: Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol medical cannabis product on neurocognition, attention, and mood Open
As cannabinoid-based medications gain popularity in the treatment of refractory medical conditions, it is crucial to examine the neurocognitive effects of commonly prescribed products to ensure associated safety profiles. The present study…
View article: The acute effects of a seratonin versus a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor on cognitive and psychomotor
The acute effects of a seratonin versus a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor on cognitive and psychomotor Open
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View article: Behavioural test-retest reliability of two affective cognitive tasks: the emotional stroop (ES) and the international affective picture system (IAPS)
Behavioural test-retest reliability of two affective cognitive tasks: the emotional stroop (ES) and the international affective picture system (IAPS) Open
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View article: Predictors of the placebo response in a nutraceutical randomized controlled trial for depression
Predictors of the placebo response in a nutraceutical randomized controlled trial for depression Open
This is, to our knowledge, the first study within nutraceutical research for depression to assess the association between participant characteristics and variation in the placebo response. Several variables appeared to predict the placebo …
View article: An evaluation of the Standardised Field Sobriety Tests for detection of impairment associated with cannabis with and without alcohol
An evaluation of the Standardised Field Sobriety Tests for detection of impairment associated with cannabis with and without alcohol Open
Reports indicate that in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, 23.5% of drivers in fatal accidents had consumed drugs other than alcohol, and that 29.1% of drivers had a Blood alcohol contentration (BAC) level of 0.05% or higher…
View article: Test-retest reliability of steady state visually evoked potentials (SSVEP) during presentation of affective cognitive tasks: the emotional stroop (ES) and the international affective picture system (IAPS)
Test-retest reliability of steady state visually evoked potentials (SSVEP) during presentation of affective cognitive tasks: the emotional stroop (ES) and the international affective picture system (IAPS) Open
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View article: Assessing the efficacy of nutraceutical interventions on cognitive functioning in the elderly
Assessing the efficacy of nutraceutical interventions on cognitive functioning in the elderly Open
With many nutraceutical interventions designed to slow cognitive aging, there is a need for computerised tests that can detect small cognitive changes that may occur in response to these interventions. A battery of 13 computerised cognitiv…
View article: Neuroimaging Insights: Kava’s (Piper methysticum) Effect on Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex GABA in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Neuroimaging Insights: Kava’s (Piper methysticum) Effect on Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex GABA in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Open
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a prevalent, chronic mental health disorder. The measurement of regional brain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) offers insight into its role in anxiety and is a potential biomarker for treatment response…
View article: Liver and inflammatory biomarker relationships to depression symptoms in healthy older adults
Liver and inflammatory biomarker relationships to depression symptoms in healthy older adults Open
Introduction: Early identification and management of physical and mental illness is vital to maintain quality of life as we age. Markers of peripheral inflammation and liver function show elevations with aging, and are also associated with…
View article: Effect of CannEpil<sup>®</sup> on simulated driving performance and co-monitoring of ocular activity: A randomised controlled trial
Effect of CannEpil<sup>®</sup> on simulated driving performance and co-monitoring of ocular activity: A randomised controlled trial Open
Background: Medicinal cannabis products containing Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are increasingly accessible. Yet, policy guidelines regarding fitness to drive are lacking, and cannabinoid-specific indexations of impairment are underdevelo…
View article: <i>Bacopa monnieri</i> supplementation has no effect on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels but beneficially modulates nuclear factor kappa B and cyclic AMP response element-binding protein levels in healthy elderly subjects.
<i>Bacopa monnieri</i> supplementation has no effect on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels but beneficially modulates nuclear factor kappa B and cyclic AMP response element-binding protein levels in healthy elderly subjects. Open
B. monnieri will require larger, blinded trials to better understand potential mechanisms, interactions, and utilization.
View article: Bacopa monnieri supplementation has no effect on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels but beneficially modulates NF-kB and CREB levels in healthy elderly subjects
Bacopa monnieri supplementation has no effect on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels but beneficially modulates NF-kB and CREB levels in healthy elderly subjects Open
Background and Aim: Bacopa monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb that has been used for multiple conditions, most notably to augment cognition, particularly memory and attention.Multiple mechanisms, including raising brain-derived neurotrophic fac…
View article: Bacopa monnieri supplementation has no effect on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels but beneficially modulates NF-kB and CREB levels in healthy elderly subjects
Bacopa monnieri supplementation has no effect on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels but beneficially modulates NF-kB and CREB levels in healthy elderly subjects Open
Background and Aim: Bacopa monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb that has been used for multiple conditions, most notably to augment cognition, particularly memory and attention.Multiple mechanisms, including raising brain-derived neurotrophic fac…
View article: Effectiveness of Fish Oil-DHA Supplementation for Cognitive Function in Thai Children: A Randomized, Doubled-Blind, Two-Dose, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of Fish Oil-DHA Supplementation for Cognitive Function in Thai Children: A Randomized, Doubled-Blind, Two-Dose, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Open
The effects of fish oil (FO) or omega-3 supplementation on cognition has been the subject of several previous clinical trials. However, the effect of different doses taken chronically on cognition in children has not been well studied. In …
View article: The Relationship between F2-Isoprostanes Plasma Levels and Depression Symptoms in Healthy Older Adults
The Relationship between F2-Isoprostanes Plasma Levels and Depression Symptoms in Healthy Older Adults Open
The increasing proportion of older citizens in our society reflects a need to better understand age-related biological underpinnings of mood, as depression in older age may be under-diagnosed. Pre-clinical and human studies evidence a rela…
View article: The Relationship between Gut Microbiome and Cognition in Older Australians
The Relationship between Gut Microbiome and Cognition in Older Australians Open
Ageing is associated with changes in biological processes, including reductions in cognitive functions and gut microbiome diversity. However, not much is known about the relationship between cognition and the microbiome with increasing age…
View article: The Neurocognitive Effects of Bacopa monnieri and Cognitive Training on Markers of Brain Microstructure in Healthy Older Adults
The Neurocognitive Effects of Bacopa monnieri and Cognitive Training on Markers of Brain Microstructure in Healthy Older Adults Open
Bacopa monnieri (BM) is a herbal supplement that increases signaling molecules implicated in synaptogenesis. Combined with cognitive stimulation, it may be a viable supplement to enhance long-term potentiation (LTP) and improve cognitive h…
View article: An evaluation of the cognitive effects of malt extract and sucrose in school-aged Malaysian children
An evaluation of the cognitive effects of malt extract and sucrose in school-aged Malaysian children Open
The effect of carbohydrates and sucrose on cognitive performance in children has been the subject of several trials. Some studies have found both positive and negative effects of glucose and carbohydrates on cognitive function in school ch…
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Description Questionnaire 372 ACC.See anterior cingulate cortex Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 294 accommodation adaptability and 1 16PF and 426 achieved eminence 211 achievement, entrepreneurship and need for 144 acquiescence bia…
View article: Accuracy of the Securetec DrugWipe 6s Ketamine device in detecting acute and residual salivary ketamine following a stepwise intravenous treatment protocol
Accuracy of the Securetec DrugWipe 6s Ketamine device in detecting acute and residual salivary ketamine following a stepwise intravenous treatment protocol Open
To evaluate the sensitivity of the Securetec DrugWipe 6 S Ketamine device in detecting salivary ketamine, we administered three fixed, increasing sub-anaesthetic doses of intravenous ketamine solution to 20 participants using an open-label…
View article: EFFECTS OF COGNITIVE TRAINING ON WHITE MATTER MICROSTRUCTURE AND COGNITION IN OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
EFFECTS OF COGNITIVE TRAINING ON WHITE MATTER MICROSTRUCTURE AND COGNITION IN OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Open
Adults who remain cognitively active may be protected from age-associated changes in white matter (WM) and cognitive decline. To determine if cognitive activity is a precursor for WM plasticity, the available literature was systematically …
View article: Increased Posterior Cingulate Functional Connectivity Following 6-Month High-Dose B-Vitamin Multivitamin Supplementation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Increased Posterior Cingulate Functional Connectivity Following 6-Month High-Dose B-Vitamin Multivitamin Supplementation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
B vitamins are essential for optimal brain and body function, and are particularly important for cortical metabolic processes that have downstream effects on mitigating oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been linked to poor psychologic…
View article: Assessing the Efficacy and Mechanisms of Pycnogenol® on Cognitive Aging From In Vitro Animal and Human Studies
Assessing the Efficacy and Mechanisms of Pycnogenol® on Cognitive Aging From In Vitro Animal and Human Studies Open
Brain aging is a complex and multifactorial process broadly involving changes in the brain's structure, neuronal activity, and biochemical profile. These changes in brain function have also been linked to age-associated variations in cogni…
View article: CoQ10 and Cognition a Review and Study Protocol for a 90-Day Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Cognitive Effects of Ubiquinol in the Healthy Elderly
CoQ10 and Cognition a Review and Study Protocol for a 90-Day Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Cognitive Effects of Ubiquinol in the Healthy Elderly Open
Introduction: With an aging population there is an important need for the development of effective treatments for the amelioration of cognitive decline. Multiple mechanisms underlie age-related cognitive decline including cerebrovascular d…
View article: A Review and Hypothesized Model of the Mechanisms That Underpin the Relationship Between Inflammation and Cognition in the Elderly
A Review and Hypothesized Model of the Mechanisms That Underpin the Relationship Between Inflammation and Cognition in the Elderly Open
Age is associated with increased risk for several disorders including dementias, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, obesity, and diabetes. Age is also associated with cognitive decline particularly in cognitive domains associated wit…
View article: Gender differences in parieto‐frontal brain functional connectivity correlates of creativity
Gender differences in parieto‐frontal brain functional connectivity correlates of creativity Open
Introduction Creativity is a complex construct that lies at the core of what has made human civilizations possible. One frequently used measure of creativity is the Abbreviated Torrance Test for Adults that yields an overall creativity sco…
View article: The Australian Research Council Longevity Intervention (ARCLI) study protocol (ANZCTR12611000487910) addendum: neuroimaging and gut microbiota protocol
The Australian Research Council Longevity Intervention (ARCLI) study protocol (ANZCTR12611000487910) addendum: neuroimaging and gut microbiota protocol Open
Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register (ANZCTR): ACTRN12611000487970 .
View article: Does Emotional Intelligence Mediate the Relation Between Mindfulness and Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents?
Does Emotional Intelligence Mediate the Relation Between Mindfulness and Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents? Open
High anxiety and depression are often observed in the Australian adolescent population, and if left untreated, can have long-term negative consequences impacting educational attainment and a range of important life outcomes. The utilizatio…