2023
Age-related, multivariate associations between white matter microstructure and behavioral performance in three executive function domains
Anderson J, Calhoun V, Pearlson G, Hawkins K, Stevens M. Age-related, multivariate associations between white matter microstructure and behavioral performance in three executive function domains. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience 2023, 64: 101318. PMID: 37875033, PMCID: PMC10618425, DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2023.101318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExecutive function domainsResponse inhibitionWhite matter microstructureLower response inhibitionStructure-cognition relationshipsEF abilitiesBehavioral performanceCognitive imbalanceNeurocognitive testsFunction domainTest performanceYoung adulthoodFractional anisotropyBrain changesAge 12Young adultsSS performanceWhite matter FA valuesGreater relianceWhite matter changesWhite matter microstructural differencesSubjects ages 12White matter skeletonIndependent componentsMultivariate associations
2017
Cognition and the course of prodromal Parkinson's disease
Weintraub D, Chahine LM, Hawkins KA, Siderowf A, Eberly S, Oakes D, Seibyl J, Stern MB, Marek K, Jennings D, Investigators T. Cognition and the course of prodromal Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders 2017, 32: 1640-1645. PMID: 29063713, PMCID: PMC5722226, DOI: 10.1002/mds.27189.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpeed/attentionCognitive declineProdromal participantsBaseline neuropsychological test performanceExecutive function/Role of cognitionNeuropsychological test performanceFuture cognitive declineBaseline cognitive scoresCognitive domainsGlobal cognitionBaseline cognitionCognitive scoresCognitionTest performanceFuture declinePD-convertersDopamine systemHyposmic individualsProdromal PDLongitudinal changesFunction/ParticipantsDopamine transporter bindingIndividuals
2010
Changes in Memory Function and Neuronal Activation Associated with Atorvastatin Therapy
Parker B, Polk D, Rabdiya V, Meda S, Anderson K, Hawkins K, Pearlson G, Thompson P. Changes in Memory Function and Neuronal Activation Associated with Atorvastatin Therapy. Pharmacotherapy The Journal Of Human Pharmacology And Drug Therapy 2010, 30: 625-625. DOI: 10.1592/phco.30.6.625.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFunctional magnetic resonance imagingCognitive complaintsCognitive test performanceMemory taskCognitive testsFMRI findingsFMRI patternsCognitive testingCognitive functionMemory functionCognitive symptomsMemory impairmentTest performanceNeuronal activationBrain functionPreliminary evidenceObjective measuresMemory lossPsychiatric problemsAtorvastatin therapyMajor head traumaFirst case reportDays of cessationCentral nervous systemAlcohol consumption
2008
Self-Reported Distress After Cognitive Testing in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
Lai JM, Hawkins KA, Gross CP, Karlawish JH. Self-Reported Distress After Cognitive Testing in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 2008, 63: 855-859. PMID: 18772474, PMCID: PMC2733161, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/63.8.855.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSelf-reported distressCognitive testingDepressive symptomsDisease experienceSpecific patient factorsModerate AD patientsMultivariate logistic regressionCognitive performanceMore distressDemographic factorsTest performanceAlzheimer's disease (AD) experienceIntact patientsMultivariable analysisPatient factorsPatient awarenessAD patientsLevel of distressModerate ADPredictors of distressDementia severityPatientsAlzheimer's diseaseBivariate analysisLogistic regression
2002
Factors Affecting Cognitive Functioning in a Sample of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Injection Drug Users
Margolin A, Avants SK, Warburton LA, Hawkins KA. Factors Affecting Cognitive Functioning in a Sample of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Injection Drug Users. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2002, 16: 255-267. PMID: 12133261, DOI: 10.1089/10872910260066697.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive functioningTest performanceNeuropsychological test performanceSelf-report measuresVisual-motor coordinationNP test performanceInjection drug usersEvidence of impairmentDrug useCognitive flexibilityNP test batteryVerbal informationNation's inner citiesTest batteryEducational attainmentDrug-abusing individualsDrug usersSubstance abuseCognitive impairmentIndependent contributionTreatment interventionsViral loadLittle researchPsychiatric problemsSuccessful engagement