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View article: Serum Autoantibody Titers and Neurofilament Light Chain Levels in CASPR2/LGI1 Encephalitis
Serum Autoantibody Titers and Neurofilament Light Chain Levels in CASPR2/LGI1 Encephalitis Open
Measuring LGI1 and CASPR2-IgG titers in AE could help to confirm the disease stage and define relapses but has no prognostic implications. Serum NfL at onset could be used to identify patients at higher risk of cognitive sequelae that migh…
View article: Retrograde Amnesia in LGI1 and CASPR2 Limbic Encephalitis: Two Case Reports and a Systematic Literature Review
Retrograde Amnesia in LGI1 and CASPR2 Limbic Encephalitis: Two Case Reports and a Systematic Literature Review Open
Background Both anterograde and retrograde amnesia can typically co‐occur in limbic autoimmune encephalitis (LAE), including the forms associated with antibodies to CASPR2/LGI1, two protein complexed with the voltage‐gated potassium channe…
View article: A data-driven cluster analysis to explore cognitive reserve and modifiable risk factors in early phases of cognitive decline
A data-driven cluster analysis to explore cognitive reserve and modifiable risk factors in early phases of cognitive decline Open
The present study was aimed to cluster sub-groups of patients with varying degrees of cognitive impairment (Subjective Cognitive Decline, mild or Major Neurocognitive Disorder) based on their modifiable risk factors and cognitive reserve w…
View article: Modifiable risk factors for dementia and cognitive reserve in early phases of cognitive decline: A data-driven cluster analysis
Modifiable risk factors for dementia and cognitive reserve in early phases of cognitive decline: A data-driven cluster analysis Open
The increasing number of dementia cases has determined a growing interest in prevention, with a specific focus on modifiable risk factors (MRFs). In this context, cognitive reserve (CR) may have a role in moderating the association between…
View article: Exploring the neural and behavioral correlates of cognitive telerehabilitation in mild cognitive impairment with three distinct approaches
Exploring the neural and behavioral correlates of cognitive telerehabilitation in mild cognitive impairment with three distinct approaches Open
Background Currently, the impact of drug therapies on neurodegenerative conditions is limited. Therefore, there is a strong clinical interest in non-pharmacological interventions aimed at preserving functionality, delaying disease progress…
View article: Role of fronto-limbic circuit in neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: clinical evidence from an exploratory study
Role of fronto-limbic circuit in neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: clinical evidence from an exploratory study Open
Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPSs) are a distressful aspect of dementia and the knowledge of structural correlates of NPSs is limited. We aimed to identify associations of fronto-limbic circuit with specific NPSs in patients with …
View article: Gender Differences in Adherence to Dietary Recommendations and Guidelines among Community-Dwelling Older Italian Adults
Gender Differences in Adherence to Dietary Recommendations and Guidelines among Community-Dwelling Older Italian Adults Open
Background and objectives: Adhering to healthy dietary guidelines plays an essential role in maintaining population health, but data on older people exploring the gender dimension are scarce. We aimed to investigate the gender differences …
View article: High Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Fish Intake Are Inversely Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Older Women: Findings from the Cross-Sectional NutBrain Study
High Adherence to Mediterranean Diet and Fish Intake Are Inversely Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Older Women: Findings from the Cross-Sectional NutBrain Study Open
Background and objectives: Data on the association of Mediterranean diet and food groups with depressive symptoms in older men and women, are scarce. The aim of this study was to examine the cross-sectional association of adherence to the …
View article: Adherence to Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with depressive symptoms in older women: findings from the NutBrain Study
Adherence to Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with depressive symptoms in older women: findings from the NutBrain Study Open
Data on the association of the Mediterranean diet (MD) with depressive symptoms in older people at high risk of depression are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the cross-sectional association of the adherence to the MD and its compo…
View article: Investigating the individual and joint effects of socioeconomic status and lifestyle factors on mild cognitive impairment in older Italians living independently in the community: results from the NutBrain study
Investigating the individual and joint effects of socioeconomic status and lifestyle factors on mild cognitive impairment in older Italians living independently in the community: results from the NutBrain study Open
Trial registration number NCT04461951, date of registration July 7, 2020 (retrospectively registered, ClinicalTrials.gov).
View article: Polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions, anticholinergic burden and cognitive outcomes: a snapshot from a community-dwelling sample of older men and women in northern Italy
Polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions, anticholinergic burden and cognitive outcomes: a snapshot from a community-dwelling sample of older men and women in northern Italy Open
Introduction Polypharmacy (PP) use is very common in older people and may lead to anticholinergic burdens that affect cognitive impairment. We aimed to determine the occurrence of PP, drug-drug interactions (DDIs) and anticholinergic burde…
View article: In person versus remote cognitive rehabilitation in patients with subjective cognitive decline or neurocognitive disorders: what factors drive patient’s preference?
In person versus remote cognitive rehabilitation in patients with subjective cognitive decline or neurocognitive disorders: what factors drive patient’s preference? Open
Background To date, there is still a lack of consensus for identifying the ideal candidate for cognitive telerehabilitation (TR). The main goal of the present study is to identify the factors associated to the preference for either TR or i…
View article: In person cognitive rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation in patients at risk of dementia: How can cognitive reserve, lifestyle habits, and other factors explain this choice?
In person cognitive rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation in patients at risk of dementia: How can cognitive reserve, lifestyle habits, and other factors explain this choice? Open
“In person cognitive rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation in patients at risk of dementia: How can cognitive reserve, lifestyle habits, and other factors explain this choice?” to be submitted to Frontiers in Psychology journal. Dataset…
View article: In person cognitive rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation in patients at risk of dementia: How can cognitive reserve, lifestyle habits, and other factors explain this choice?
In person cognitive rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation in patients at risk of dementia: How can cognitive reserve, lifestyle habits, and other factors explain this choice? Open
“In person cognitive rehabilitation versus telerehabilitation in patients at risk of dementia: How can cognitive reserve, lifestyle habits, and other factors explain this choice?” to be submitted to Frontiers in Psychology journal. Dataset…
View article: Editorial: The integration of the technology in clinical settings among neurological populations
Editorial: The integration of the technology in clinical settings among neurological populations Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Psychol., 11 May 2023Sec. Psychology for Clinical Settings Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1145982
View article: Nutrition, gUT Microbiota, and BRain AgINg: the NutBrain Study (NutBrain)
Nutrition, gUT Microbiota, and BRain AgINg: the NutBrain Study (NutBrain) Open
The NutBrain Study is a multidisciplinary research project that incorporates modern and advanced technologies (i.e microbiome and neuroimaging) into traditional epidemiologic design study aimed to address key questions about the role of mo…
View article: Nutrition, gUT Microbiota, and BRain AgINg: the NutBrain Study (NutBrain)
Nutrition, gUT Microbiota, and BRain AgINg: the NutBrain Study (NutBrain) Open
The NutBrain Study is a multidisciplinary research project that incorporates modern and advanced technologies (i.e microbiome and neuroimaging) into traditional epidemiologic design study aimed to address key questions about the role of mo…
View article: HomeCoRe system for telerehabilitation in individuals at risk of dementia: A usability and user experience study
HomeCoRe system for telerehabilitation in individuals at risk of dementia: A usability and user experience study Open
Background Telerehabilitation has enabled a broader application of cognitive rehabilitation programs. We have recently developed HomeCoRe, a system for supporting cognitive intervention remotely with the assistance of a family member. The …
View article: Morphological changes in the fronto-limbic circuit are associated with the occurrence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurocognitive disorders
Morphological changes in the fronto-limbic circuit are associated with the occurrence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurocognitive disorders Open
Introduction This database includes the raw data linked with the paper “ Morphological changes in the fronto-limbic circuit are associated with the occurrence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurocognitive disorders . ” still pending . Bac…
View article: Morphological changes in the fronto-limbic circuit are associated with the occurrence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurocognitive disorders
Morphological changes in the fronto-limbic circuit are associated with the occurrence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurocognitive disorders Open
Introduction This database includes the raw data linked with the paper “ Morphological changes in the fronto-limbic circuit are associated with the occurrence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurocognitive disorders . ” still pending . Bac…
View article: Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis
Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis Open
The present study aimed to identify clusters of cognitive profiles as well as to explore the effects of these clusters on demographic/individual characteristics and on improvements after a computer-based cognitive training (CCT) in early c…
View article: Pre-existing mental health disorders and fear of COVID-19 pandemic: Data from a phone survey in community-dwelling older adults recruited in the NutBrain study
Pre-existing mental health disorders and fear of COVID-19 pandemic: Data from a phone survey in community-dwelling older adults recruited in the NutBrain study Open
Background COVID-19 has caused a parallel epidemic of fear, anxiety, depression, stress, and frustration, particularly among the most fragile and vulnerable individuals, such as older people and those with previous mental health disorders.…
View article: Subject-specific features of excitation/inhibition profiles in neurodegenerative diseases
Subject-specific features of excitation/inhibition profiles in neurodegenerative diseases Open
Brain pathologies are characterized by microscopic changes in neurons and synapses that reverberate into large scale networks altering brain dynamics and functional states. An important yet unresolved issue concerns the impact of patients’…
View article: Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis
Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis Open
This is the processed data for the manuscript Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis. Dataset evaluated how patients’ baseline cognitive functioning could…
View article: Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis
Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis Open
This is the processed data for the manuscript Outcomes of a computer-based cognitive training (CoRe) in early phases of cognitive decline: a data-driven cluster analysis. Dataset evaluated how patients’ baseline cognitive functioning could…
View article: Vascular lesions and brain atrophy in Alzheimer's, vascular and mixed dementia: an optimized 3T MRI protocol reveals distinctive radiological profiles
Vascular lesions and brain atrophy in Alzheimer's, vascular and mixed dementia: an optimized 3T MRI protocol reveals distinctive radiological profiles Open
Background Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are a distressful condition. We aimed to investigate the BPSD distribution in subjects with cognitive impairment, and the potential correlations between BPSD and neurodege…
View article: Vascular lesions and brain atrophy in Alzheimer's, vascular and mixed dementia: an optimized 3T MRI protocol reveals distinctive radiological profiles
Vascular lesions and brain atrophy in Alzheimer's, vascular and mixed dementia: an optimized 3T MRI protocol reveals distinctive radiological profiles Open
Background Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are a distressful condition. We aimed to investigate the BPSD distribution in subjects with cognitive impairment, and the potential correlations between BPSD and neurodege…
View article: Telerehabilitation in early cognitive impairment: a usability and user experience study of the HomeCoRe system
Telerehabilitation in early cognitive impairment: a usability and user experience study of the HomeCoRe system Open
Introduction. This is the processed data for the manuscript Telerehabilitation in early cognitive impairment: a usability and user experience study of the HomeCoRe system. The main goal was to determine usability and user experience of Hom…