2022
tDCS induced GABA change is associated with the simulated electric field in M1, an effect mediated by grey matter volume in the MRS voxel
Nandi T, Puonti O, Clarke W, Nettekoven C, Barron H, Kolasinski J, Hanayik T, Hinson E, Berrington A, Bachtiar V, Johnstone A, Winkler A, Thielscher A, Johansen-Berg H, Stagg C. tDCS induced GABA change is associated with the simulated electric field in M1, an effect mediated by grey matter volume in the MRS voxel. Brain Stimulation 2022, 15: 1153-1162. PMID: 35988862, PMCID: PMC7613675, DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2022.07.049.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
The effects of an aerobic training intervention on cognition, grey matter volumes and white matter microstructure
Sexton C, Betts J, Dennis A, Doherty A, Leeson P, Holloway C, Dall'Armellina E, Winkler A, Demnitz N, Wassenaar T, Dawes H, Johansen-Berg H. The effects of an aerobic training intervention on cognition, grey matter volumes and white matter microstructure. Physiology & Behavior 2020, 223: 112923. PMID: 32474233, PMCID: PMC7378567, DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2020.112923.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAerobic training programGray matter volumeCardiorespiratory fitnessMatter volumeMagnetic resonance imaging outcomesSpecific high-risk populationsBrain structuresOlder adultsAerobic training interventionHigh-risk populationStructural MRI analysisTract-based spatial statisticsVoxel-based morphometryVoxel-wise assessmentWaitlist control conditionHealthy older adultsWhite matter microstructureImaging outcomesHippocampal volumeObservational studyPhysical activityReduced riskCognitive declineMax testingMore encouraging results
2017
Calcium channel blockade with nimodipine reverses MRI evidence of cerebral oedema following acute hypoxia
Rowland M, Ezra M, Winkler A, Garry P, Lamb C, Kelly M, Okell T, Westbrook J, Wise R, Douaud G, Pattinson K. Calcium channel blockade with nimodipine reverses MRI evidence of cerebral oedema following acute hypoxia. Cerebrovascular And Brain Metabolism Reviews 2017, 39: 285-301. PMID: 28857714, PMCID: PMC6360646, DOI: 10.1177/0271678x17726624.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApparent diffusion coefficientAcute hypoxiaAcute cerebral hypoxiaCalcium channel blockadeCalcium channel antagonismSignificant decreaseCalcium channel antagonistsState functional MRIIntracellular calcium fluxBrain responsesGray matter volumeSame brain regionsEffects of hypoxiaCerebral edemaCerebral hypoxiaNeuronal damageMRI evidenceChannel antagonismCytotoxic edemaChannel antagonistsChannel blockadeClinical conditionsMultiparametric MRIMatter volumeWhole brain
2009
Analysis of Genetic Variability and Whole Genome Linkage of Whole-Brain, Subcortical, and Ependymal Hyperintense White Matter Volume
Kochunov P, Glahn D, Winkler A, Duggirala R, Olvera RL, Cole S, Dyer TD, Almasy L, Fox PT, Blangero J. Analysis of Genetic Variability and Whole Genome Linkage of Whole-Brain, Subcortical, and Ependymal Hyperintense White Matter Volume. Stroke 2009, 40: 3685-3690. PMID: 19834011, PMCID: PMC2787844, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.109.565390.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAgingBiomarkersBrain IschemiaCerebrospinal Fluid PressureCerebrumChromosome MappingCohort StudiesDisease ProgressionDNA Mutational AnalysisEpendymaFemaleGenetic LinkageGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic TestingGenetic VariationHumansIntracranial HypertensionLeukoencephalopathiesMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMexican AmericansMiddle AgedNerve Fibers, MyelinatedYoung AdultConceptsArterial pulse pressurePulse pressureImportant neuroimaging markerFluid-attenuated inversion recovery imagesCommon risk factorsWhite matter volumeYears of ageInversion recovery imagesHealthy Mexican AmericansHWM volumeFamily Heart StudyRisk factorsCerebral volumeNeuroimaging markerHeart StudyMatter volumeWhite matterWhole brainPathophysiology studiesCerebral integritySan Antonio Family Heart StudyRecovery imagesMexican AmericansWhole-genome linkageGenome linkage