2018
The effect of age and smoking on the hippocampus and memory in late middle age
Hawkins KA, Emadi N, Pearlson GD, Taylor B, Khadka S, King D, Blank K. The effect of age and smoking on the hippocampus and memory in late middle age. Hippocampus 2018, 28: 846-849. PMID: 30070068, DOI: 10.1002/hipo.23014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoking historyHippocampal volumeHeavy smoking historyVascular risk factorsMiddle-aged subjectsMRI brain scanningAPOE e4 genotypeEffect of ageHeavy smokingHippocampal atrophyAlcohol historyRisk factorsE4 genotypeBrain scanningAPOE e4Neuropsychological assessment batteryHippocampus atrophyFemale subjectsGlobal cognitionMemory disordersData extractionMemory declineAssessment BatteryAgeSmoking
2009
Alcohol and Tobacco Use Prediagnosis and Postdiagnosis, and Survival in a Cohort of Patients with Early Stage Cancers of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx
Mayne ST, Cartmel B, Kirsh V, Goodwin WJ. Alcohol and Tobacco Use Prediagnosis and Postdiagnosis, and Survival in a Cohort of Patients with Early Stage Cancers of the Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2009, 18: 3368-3374. PMID: 19959684, PMCID: PMC2789339, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-09-0944.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeck cancerAlcohol historySurvivors of headCohort of patientsModerate alcohol consumptionDrinks/dEarly-stage headUse of tobaccoEarly-stage cancerFirst cancerSurvivorship careInitial diagnosisCessation effortsPoor survivalMortality riskStage cancerHigh riskOral cavityStage headRecent survivorsAlcohol consumptionContinued drinkingPatientsCancerLiquor consumption
2003
Measuring Alcohol Consumption Among Older Adults: A Comparison of Available Methods
Reid MC, Tinetti ME, O'Connor PG, Kosten TR, Concato J. Measuring Alcohol Consumption Among Older Adults: A Comparison of Available Methods. American Journal On Addictions 2003, 12: 211-219. PMID: 12851017, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2003.tb00649.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol exposureVA primary care clinicsOlder adultsCommunity-dwelling Medicare beneficiariesQuantity-frequency questionsPrimary care clinicsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification TestPercentage of participantsDisorders Identification TestCare clinicsAlcohol historyCurrent drinkersOlder veteransMedicare beneficiariesAlcohol consumptionElderly adultsOlder personsLevel of agreementAlcohol useIdentification TestKappa valuesAdultsAlcohol measuresConcordanceExposure
2002
Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Folstein Mini-Mental Status Examination Scores among Older Cognitively Impaired Adults
Reid MC, Maciejewski PK, Hawkins KA, Bogardus ST. Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Folstein Mini-Mental Status Examination Scores among Older Cognitively Impaired Adults. Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry And Neurology 2002, 15: 31-37. PMID: 11936241, DOI: 10.1177/089198870201500107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol abuse/dependenceAbuse/dependenceCognitive screenMMSE subscoresLower total MMSE scoresMMSE scoresDistinctive cognitive profileCognitive impairmentBrief cognitive screenAdverse cognitive outcomesTotal MMSE scoreAlcohol historyCognitive measuresCognitive domainsCognitive profileAlcohol consumptionMini - mental status examination testMini-Mental Status Examination scoreCognitive outcomesAlcohol abuse/dependence disordersImpaired adultsCurrent alcohol intakeMiddle-aged adultsSignificant alcohol historyComprehensive geriatric assessment
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