2024
Neural correlates of altered emotional responsivity to infant stimuli in mothers who use substances
McCurdy L, Yip S, Worhunsky P, Zhai Z, Kim S, Strathearn L, Potenza M, Mayes L, Rutherford H. Neural correlates of altered emotional responsivity to infant stimuli in mothers who use substances. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 171: 126-133. PMID: 38277872, PMCID: PMC10922955, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.01.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsResponses to infant stimuliInfant stimuliMaternal behaviorAffective processesBrain regionsPsychological processesEmotional responsesFunctional magnetic resonance imagingPotential neural targetsInfant emotional expressionsMaternal emotional responsivenessSubstance-use statusAssociated with difficultiesSocial-emotional developmentInfant social-emotional developmentMaternal substance useInfant facesCognitive processesImprove child outcomesEmotional expressionEmotional intensityNeural targetsSubstance useGroups of mothersChild outcomes
2023
Maternal psychological risk and the neural correlates of infant face processing: A latent profile analysis
Wall K, Penner F, Dell J, Lowell A, Potenza M, Mayes L, Rutherford H. Maternal psychological risk and the neural correlates of infant face processing: A latent profile analysis. Developmental Psychobiology 2023, 66: e22445. PMID: 38131237, PMCID: PMC10783861, DOI: 10.1002/dev.22445.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParticipation in an Attachment-Based Home Visiting Program Is Associated with Lower Child Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels at Follow-Up
Tobón A, Condon E, Slade A, Holland M, Mayes L, Sadler L. Participation in an Attachment-Based Home Visiting Program Is Associated with Lower Child Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels at Follow-Up. Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 2023, 44: e292-e299. PMID: 37126599, PMCID: PMC10353420, DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001180.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSalivary inflammatory biomarkersInflammatory biomarkersEarly childhood adversityC-reactive protein levelsChildhood adversitySalivary cytokine levelsEarly adversityMaternal-child dyadsHome Visiting ProgramSalivary CRP levelsMother-infant dyadsBlack/African AmericanHispanics/LatinosRCT completionCRP levelsCytokine levelsFollow-upSalivary specimensVisiting ProgramEarly interventionNegative psychosocial outcomesPsychosocial outcomesLong-term biological effectsProtein levelsMtbReframing caring for parents who struggle with substance‐use disorders
Mayes L. Reframing caring for parents who struggle with substance‐use disorders. Infant Mental Health Journal 2023, 44: 284-289. PMID: 36917210, DOI: 10.1002/imhj.22052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLong-term neurocognitive outcomes in 204 single-suture craniosynostosis patients
Junn A, Long A, Hauc S, Almeida M, Alper D, Rivera J, Mayes L, Persing J, Alperovich M. Long-term neurocognitive outcomes in 204 single-suture craniosynostosis patients. Child's Nervous System 2023, 39: 1921-1928. PMID: 36877207, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-023-05908-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull Scale IQVisuomotor integrationVisual perceptionVerbal IQNeurocognitive testingVisual perception scoresHigher scoresLong-term neurocognitive outcomesCognitive profileWhite matter connectionsNeurocognitive deficitsIQPerception scoresMean IQNeurocognitive outcomesFrontal lobeLower scoresMotor controlMotor coordinationPerceptionNon-syndromic craniosynostosisUnicoronal synostosisScoresChildren 6
2022
Quantitative MRI Characterization of the Extremely Preterm Brain at Adolescence: Atypical versus Neurotypical Developmental Pathways
McNaughton R, Pieper C, Sakai O, Rollins J, Zhang X, Kennedy D, Frazier J, Douglass L, Heeren T, Fry R, O'Shea T, Kuban K, Jara H, Rollins J, Shah B, Singh R, Vaidya R, Van Marter L, Martin C, Ware J, Rollins C, Cole C, Perrin E, Sakai C, Bednarek F, Frazier J, Ehrenkranz R, Benjamin J, Montgomery A, O'Shea T, Washburn L, Gogcu S, Bose C, Warner D, O'Shea T, Engelke S, Higginson A, Higginson J, Bear K, Poortenga M, Pastyrnak S, Karna P, Paneth N, Lenski M, Schreiber M, Hunter S, Msall M, Batton D, Klarr J, Lee Y, Obeid R, Christianson K, Klein D, Wagner K, Pimental M, Hallisey C, Coster T, Dolins M, Mittleman M, Haile H, Rohde J, Nylen E, Neger E, Mattern K, Ma C, Toner D, Vitaro E, Venuti L, Powers B, Foley A, Sacco T, Williams J, Romano E, Henry C, Hiatt D, Peters N, Brown P, Ansusinha E, Smith J, Yang N, Bose G, Wereszczak J, Bernhardt J, Adams J, Wilson D, Darden-Saad N, Williams B, Jones E, Sutton D, Rathbun J, Fagerman S, Boshoven W, Johnson J, James B, Miras K, Solomon C, Weiland D, Yoon G, Ramoskaite R, Wiggins S, Washington K, Martin R, Prendergast B, Lynch E, Kring B, Smith A, McQuiston S, Butler S, Wilson R, McGhee K, Lee P, Asgarian A, Sadhwani A, Henson B, Keller C, Walkowiak J, Barron S, Miller A, Dessureau B, Wood M, Damon-Minow J, Romano E, Mayes L, Tsatsanis K, Chawarska K, Kim S, Dieterich S, Bearrs K, Waldrep E, Friedman J, Hounshell G, Allred D, Helms R, Whitley L, Stainback G, Bostic L, Jacobson A, McKeeman J, Meyer E, Price J, Lloyd M, Plesha-Troyke S, Scott M, Solomon K, Brooklier K, Vogt K. Quantitative MRI Characterization of the Extremely Preterm Brain at Adolescence: Atypical versus Neurotypical Developmental Pathways. Radiology 2022, 304: 419-428. PMID: 35471112, PMCID: PMC9340244, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.210385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWhite matterPerinatal white matter injuryExtremely preterm birthsProspective multicenter studyWhite matter injuryPreterm birthCerebral palsyMRI evaluationMulticenter studyClinical correlatesNeurocognitive outcomesHigh riskCerebrospinal fluidQuantitative MRI parametersCognitive impairmentMRI biomarkersGray matterMRI parametersCSF volumeBrain developmentModerate negative associationAdolescentsBoysGirlsAutism spectrum disorder
2009
Bringing in the negative reinforcements: the avoidance feedback-related negativity
Crowley MJ, Wu J, Bailey CA, Mayes LC. Bringing in the negative reinforcements: the avoidance feedback-related negativity. Neuroreport 2009, 20: 1513-1517. PMID: 19829164, DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0b013e32832ff2f5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFeedback-related negativityNegative outcomesFrontocentral event-related potentialEvent-related potential thoughtNegative reinforcement processesReward prediction errorEvent-related potentialsReward-based learningAversive outcomesPotential thoughtNegative reinforcementNegative deflectionReinforcement processesNegativityPositive onesPrediction errorAvoidanceSlow wavesLearningOutcomesThoughtMsSituationBehaviorReinforcementExclusion and micro-rejection: event-related potential response predicts mitigated distress
Crowley MJ, Wu J, McCarty ER, David DH, Bailey CA, Mayes LC. Exclusion and micro-rejection: event-related potential response predicts mitigated distress. Neuroreport 2009, 20: 1518-1522. PMID: 19829163, PMCID: PMC4457507, DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0b013e328330377a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdolescentAdultAffectAssociation LearningBrain MappingCerebral CortexCognitionConcept FormationElectroencephalographyEmotionsEvoked PotentialsFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleNeuropsychological TestsPrefrontal CortexPsychomotor PerformanceReaction TimeRejection, PsychologySocial IsolationSocial PerceptionStress, PsychologicalYoung AdultConceptsEvent-related potentialsDense-array event-related potentialsExclusion eventsNeural activityEvent-related potential responsesMedial frontal cortical regionsBall-tossing gameSelf-reported distressFrontal cortical regionsPerceptual processesNeural basisIndividual differencesNeural responsesSimilar distressCortical regionsDistressYoung adultsSlow wave activityFair playPlayParticipantsPotential responseAdultsAssociationGameEmotional arousal in cocaine exposed toddlers: Prediction of behavior problems
Chaplin TM, Fahy T, Sinha R, Mayes LC. Emotional arousal in cocaine exposed toddlers: Prediction of behavior problems. Neurotoxicology And Teratology 2009, 31: 275-282. PMID: 19465113, PMCID: PMC2743887, DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2009.05.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmotional arousalPrenatal cocaine exposureBehavior problemsAge 2 1/2 yearsCocaine exposureAge 5 1/2 yearsAge 2 1/2Subsequent behavior problemsLater psychopathologyEmotional responsesChild behaviorRegulation behaviorsArousalFrustrating taskToddlersTaskYear oldsMore referencesBoysEmotionsComplex relationsPsychopathologyBehaviorYouthFindingsRisk-Taking and the Feedback Negativity Response to Loss among At-Risk Adolescents
Crowley MJ, Wu J, Crutcher C, Bailey CA, Lejuez CW, Mayes LC. Risk-Taking and the Feedback Negativity Response to Loss among At-Risk Adolescents. Developmental Neuroscience 2009, 31: 137-148. PMID: 19372694, PMCID: PMC2746826, DOI: 10.1159/000207501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFeedback error-related negativityEvent-related potentialsEvent-related brain potentialsFronto-central scalp regionsBalloon Analogue Risk TaskError-related negativityP300-like componentHigh-risk sampleRisk-taking propensityBrain potentialsReward feedbackMonetary feedbackAdolescent sampleRisk TaskRisk adolescentsScalp regionsMonetary gainsFeedback typeLow-risk behaviorsNorepinephrine systemAdolescentsComplementary functioning
2005
Event-related potentials in cocaine-exposed children during a Stroop task
Mayes LC, Molfese DL, Key AP, Hunter NC. Event-related potentials in cocaine-exposed children during a Stroop task. Neurotoxicology And Teratology 2005, 27: 797-813. PMID: 16111858, DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2005.05.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStroop paradigmCortical functioningEvent-related potentialsCocaine-exposed childrenEarly cocaine exposureCognitive processingStroop taskCE childrenExecutive functionERP methodologyDevelopmental courseCognitive functionTask processingFrontal maturationPotential studiesCocaine exposureInitial positive peakRegion involvementPositive peakChildrenFunctioningCocaine effectsCortical involvementParadigmMore time
2004
Impaired performance of children exposed in utero to cocaine on a novel test of visuospatial working memory
Schroder MD, Snyder PJ, Sielski I, Mayes L. Impaired performance of children exposed in utero to cocaine on a novel test of visuospatial working memory. Brain And Cognition 2004, 55: 409-412. PMID: 15177825, DOI: 10.1016/j.bandc.2004.02.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaze Learning TestCocaine-exposed groupLearning TestRecall trialsGroton Maze Learning TestVisuospatial working memoryVisuospatial memory functionShort-term memoryInternal spatial mapPrenatal cocaine exposureChase testSignificant group differencesWorking memoryNeuropsychological measuresVisuospatial informationProcedural learningVisuomotor speedLearning trialsImpaired performanceMore errorsMemory functionGroup differencesCocaine exposureMin delayPossible impairment
2003
Emotion regulation behavior during a separation procedure in 18-month-old children of mothers using cocaine and other drugs
MOLITOR A, MAYES LC, WARD A. Emotion regulation behavior during a separation procedure in 18-month-old children of mothers using cocaine and other drugs. Development And Psychopathology 2003, 15: 39-54. PMID: 12848434, DOI: 10.1017/s0954579403000038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCocaine-using mothersCocaine useDrug useMaternal cocaine useMaternal drug useCocaine-exposed childrenPositive historyMaternal groupsEmotional engagementMaternal behaviorPossible impairmentEmotional regulationRisk childrenMothersChildrenEmotion regulation behaviorsChildren's emotional regulationPositive emotional engagementFace of stressMaternal disengagementMarijuanaChildren's reactivityEmotional expressionNegative reactivityChild constructs
2001
Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Prenatal Cocaine Exposure in Young Children
Leckman E, Mayes L, Hodgins H. Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Prenatal Cocaine Exposure in Young Children. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2001, 31: 313-328. PMID: 11227990, DOI: 10.1023/a:1010286406789.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSensory Stimuli and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Kain Z, Wang S, Mayes L, Krivutza D, Teague B. Sensory Stimuli and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2001, 92: 897-903. PMID: 11273921, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200104000-00018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInduction of anesthesiaChildren Undergoing SurgeryPostoperative day 1Postoperative behavioral changesSensory stimuliPost Hospitalization Behavior QuestionnaireUndergoing surgeryBehavioral recoveryIncreased complianceStimulation groupDay 1AnesthesiaControl groupAnesthesia maskOperating room lightsSurgeryAnxiety of childrenBehavioral interventionsOperating roomChildrenBehavioral changesExhibit low levelsBehavior QuestionnaireInductionAnxietyDevelopmental themes in women's emotional experiences of motherhood
LUTHAR S, DOYLE K, SUCHMAN N, MAYES L. Developmental themes in women's emotional experiences of motherhood. Development And Psychopathology 2001, 13: 165-182. PMID: 11346050, PMCID: PMC3314384, DOI: 10.1017/s0954579401001110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEgo developmentEmotional experiencePsychological difficultiesWashington University Sentence Completion TestSentence Completion TestHigher developmental levelDiverse socioeconomic backgroundsMaternal roleFeeling of satisfactionPositive emotionsIntrapsychic forcesWomen's emotional experiencesChild-rearing experiencesAdjustment problemsCompletion TestDevelopmental levelHypothetical vignettesMaternal substance abuseDevelopmental themesSubstance abuseGlobal symptomatologyInteraction effectsSocioeconomic backgroundFeelingsOutcome variablesThe Twin Poles of Order and Chaos
Mayes L. The Twin Poles of Order and Chaos. The Psychoanalytic Study Of The Child 2001, 56: 137-170. PMID: 12102010, DOI: 10.1080/00797308.2001.11800671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDevelopmental perspectiveTheories of developmentPsychoanalytic developmental perspectiveLevel of fantasyPsychological developmentDevelopmental theoryChild developmentPsychoanalytic perspectiveConstant dialecticSystems theoryThird questionDiversity of theoriesGeneral systems theoryDifferent perspectivesPerspectiveTheoryTaskQuestionsAttitudesChildrenEpigenesisAdultsFantasyDisordersTwin poles
2000
Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in women undergoing hysterectomy A repeated-measures design
Kain Z, Sevarino F, Alexander G, Pincus S, Mayes L. Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in women undergoing hysterectomy A repeated-measures design. Journal Of Psychosomatic Research 2000, 49: 417-422. PMID: 11182434, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3999(00)00189-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative pain responsePreoperative state anxietyPostoperative painPreoperative anxietyPain responseElective abdominal hysterectomyImmediate postoperative painPostoperative pain managementState anxietyAnalgesic consumptionAbdominal hysterectomyPositive predictorPerioperative periodPain managementSurgical managementMultiple time pointsPainRepeated-measures designTime pointsStudy sampleHysterectomySignificant positive predictorPerceived stressWardsAnxietySocial adaptability, cognitive abilities, and other predictors for children’s reactions to surgery
Kain Z, Mayes L, Weisman S, Hofstadter M. Social adaptability, cognitive abilities, and other predictors for children’s reactions to surgery. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2000, 12: 549-554. PMID: 11137417, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(00)00214-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive abilitiesSocial adaptabilityParental anxietyPerioperative anxietyGroup of childrenChild temperamentChildren's reactionsAnxious parentsCorrelational analysisParental stateAdaptive behaviorPersonality characteristicsHigh intelligenceAnxietyAge 3TemperamentChildrenStylePredictorsSurgical childrenPersonalityAbilityRegression analysisHigh levelsIntelligenceMidazolam: Effects on Amnesia and Anxiety in Children
Kain Z, Hofstadter M, Mayes L, Krivutza D, Alexander G, Wang S, Reznick J. Midazolam: Effects on Amnesia and Anxiety in Children. Anesthesiology 2000, 93: 676. PMID: 10969300, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200009000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral midazolamMidazolam administrationAnterograde amnesiaGood anterograde amnesiaSignificant anterograde amnesiaInduction of anesthesiaSignificant anxiolytic effectMidazolam groupGeneral anesthesiaSignificant group differencesAnxiolytic effectsBusy operating roomSurgical proceduresPostintervention testingDrug AdministrationControl groupMidazolamBaseline testingAnxiety measurement toolAnxiety of childrenOperating roomAdministrationGroup differencesPicture cardsAnesthesia