2023
Patients with AUD exhibit dampened heart rate variability during sleep as compared to social drinkers
Wemm S, Golden M, Martins J, Fogelman N, Sinha R. Patients with AUD exhibit dampened heart rate variability during sleep as compared to social drinkers. Alcohol And Alcoholism 2023, 58: 653-661. PMID: 37756494, PMCID: PMC10642609, DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agad061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol use disorderHeart rate variabilitySocial drinkersAUD groupChronic heavy alcohol useRate variabilityLife-threatening cardiovascular diseaseHRV measuresPatient-related symptomsPatient-reported symptomsHF/LF ratioSevere alcohol use disorderNervous system processesHeavy alcohol useParasympathetic dysfunctionCardiovascular diseaseHeart rate monitoringObservational studySleep difficultiesHeart rateParasympathetic activationUse disordersRSA amplitudeCardiovascular systemDays of monitoring
2017
Effects of Acute Stress on Decision Making
Wemm SE, Wulfert E. Effects of Acute Stress on Decision Making. Applied Psychophysiology And Biofeedback 2017, 42: 1-12. PMID: 28083720, PMCID: PMC5346059, DOI: 10.1007/s10484-016-9347-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeart rateHigher heart rateSocial stressorsAcute stressSubstance useExploratory correlational analysesExploratory regression analysisMen’s higher levelsSkin conductance responsesRegression analysisIowa Gambling TaskStress respondingWomenControl conditionSkin conductancePhysiological reactivityConductance responsesFemale college studentsLow levelsGambling TaskParticipantsHigh levelsStressors
2010
The role of DHEA in relation to problem solving and academic performance
Wemm S, Koone T, Blough ER, Mewaldt S, Bardi M. The role of DHEA in relation to problem solving and academic performance. Biological Psychology 2010, 85: 53-61. PMID: 20562010, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsycho.2010.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGrade point averageAmerican College Testing (ACT) scoresCurrent grade point averageSets of anagramsTask demandsBehavioral tasksBehavioral flexibilityAcademic achievementMood disturbanceAcademic performanceProblem solvingCollege studentsPhysiological neuroprotectionPoint averageBehavioral responsesTaskTesting scoresCollege coursesParticipantsIndividualsAnagramsSame individualAnxietyChallenging taskHigh levels