Author: Christopher A. Hawley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Caffeine
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
"Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health concern within the United States. One type of TBI which has received much attention in recent years is concussions, especially with regards to evaluation and return-to-play (RTP) decisions in athletics. Neurocognitive tests are one tool used by sports medicine professionals to help make RTP decisions. Computer-based neurocognitive assessments have gained popularity in the past decade and are becoming common practice in many clinics because of their ease of administration. Considering the number of external factors that can affect test scores, sports medicine professionals have begun to question whether there may be medications or other non-medicinal drugs which may affect test results. This study investigated the effects caffeine on the outcomes of a computer-based neurocognitive assessment via a within-subjects, double-blind, cross-over design. Participants were 40 Division I collegiate athletes. Results from this study suggest that caffeine has an effect on the performance of computerized neurocognitive measures and should cause sports medicine professionals to question the validity of athlete's test scores if caffeine has been consumed before taking the test. Future research should study the effects of caffeine on actual concussed individuals as well as study other medicinal and non-medicinal drugs which are purported to improve neurocognitive abilities and/or an individual's concussed state"--Document.
Effects of Caffeine on a Computer-based Neurocognitive Assessment
The Effects of Caffeine on Reaction Time of Two Neurocognitive Tests
Author: Kyle M. Petit
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781339916323
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
A concussion is defined as a traumatically induced transient disturbance of the brain caused by a biomechanical force. These problematic injuries can prevent athletes from participating in physical activity for a number of days, weeks, or even months. Caffeine is known for improving mental alertness in everyday tasks and is found in many popular drinks such as, coffee, tea, energy shots, and even soda. Due to its increase in memory, mental alertness, and concentration, caffeine could potentially be utilized to improve the outcomes of post-concussion neurocognitive testing. This improvement would allow athletes to return to play before they have returned to full health, thus potentially setting them up for further brain trauma. The objective is to evaluate caffeine's effect on reaction time (RT) when measured with two neurocognitive evaluation tools. Design: Cross-sectional Observation. Setting: Athletic Training Laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: Eighteen (14 male and 4 female) (Age = 21.7 +/- 1.4 years, Height = 175.0 +/- 9.1 cm, Weight = 75.6 +/- 12.5 kg) healthy college students participated in the current study. They were excluded if they had a history of high blood pressure, diagnosed heart condition, neurocognitive disorder or clinically diagnosed mental illness, more than one concussion in their lifetime or one within the last year, caffeine sensitivity, currently taking any prescribed medications, except birth control, ingest more than 500mg of caffeine daily or have been exposed to Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) or Kind-Devick tests within the last year. Interventions: Participants were randomly assigned into either a caffeine or placebo group. Following ingestion of the intervention, participants waited 45 minutes to begin their first assessment, either ImPACT or the King-Devick (KD) Test. Immediately following the first assessment, participants were evaluated using the other neurocognitive tool. Follow-up testing was conducted one week later under the opposite intervention. The testing order remained the same between the two testing sessions. Main Outcome Measures: The reaction time composite score produced by ImPACT and the overall King-Devick time were recorded and evaluated for initial testing and the follow-up appointment. These domains were compared to evaluate caffeine's effect on reaction time compared to the placebo intervention. Scores were also evaluated for each testing session regardless of the intervention. This evaluation will indicate if there is a practice effect overtime. Results: A significant improvement was noted in the ImPACT RT score following ingestion of the stimulant (0.53 +/- 0.05 seconds) compared to the placebo substance (0.56 +/- 0.07 seconds, P=.007). The KD test resulted in a significant decrease in overall time between testing session 1 and testing session 2, suggesting a practice effect (38.2 +/- 5.6 seconds, 35.5 +/- 5 seconds, P= ≤ 0.001). Participants of the current study were able to identify a computerized stimuli 0.03 seconds faster following ingestion of caffeine. Although ImPACTs RT reliable change index score of 0.06 seconds was not met, the improvement following caffeine for the current study is worth noting. The proposed clinical question still remains, should medical professionals inquire about caffeine intake prior to neurocognitive testing, to minimize possible threats to the evaluation process.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781339916323
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
A concussion is defined as a traumatically induced transient disturbance of the brain caused by a biomechanical force. These problematic injuries can prevent athletes from participating in physical activity for a number of days, weeks, or even months. Caffeine is known for improving mental alertness in everyday tasks and is found in many popular drinks such as, coffee, tea, energy shots, and even soda. Due to its increase in memory, mental alertness, and concentration, caffeine could potentially be utilized to improve the outcomes of post-concussion neurocognitive testing. This improvement would allow athletes to return to play before they have returned to full health, thus potentially setting them up for further brain trauma. The objective is to evaluate caffeine's effect on reaction time (RT) when measured with two neurocognitive evaluation tools. Design: Cross-sectional Observation. Setting: Athletic Training Laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: Eighteen (14 male and 4 female) (Age = 21.7 +/- 1.4 years, Height = 175.0 +/- 9.1 cm, Weight = 75.6 +/- 12.5 kg) healthy college students participated in the current study. They were excluded if they had a history of high blood pressure, diagnosed heart condition, neurocognitive disorder or clinically diagnosed mental illness, more than one concussion in their lifetime or one within the last year, caffeine sensitivity, currently taking any prescribed medications, except birth control, ingest more than 500mg of caffeine daily or have been exposed to Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) or Kind-Devick tests within the last year. Interventions: Participants were randomly assigned into either a caffeine or placebo group. Following ingestion of the intervention, participants waited 45 minutes to begin their first assessment, either ImPACT or the King-Devick (KD) Test. Immediately following the first assessment, participants were evaluated using the other neurocognitive tool. Follow-up testing was conducted one week later under the opposite intervention. The testing order remained the same between the two testing sessions. Main Outcome Measures: The reaction time composite score produced by ImPACT and the overall King-Devick time were recorded and evaluated for initial testing and the follow-up appointment. These domains were compared to evaluate caffeine's effect on reaction time compared to the placebo intervention. Scores were also evaluated for each testing session regardless of the intervention. This evaluation will indicate if there is a practice effect overtime. Results: A significant improvement was noted in the ImPACT RT score following ingestion of the stimulant (0.53 +/- 0.05 seconds) compared to the placebo substance (0.56 +/- 0.07 seconds, P=.007). The KD test resulted in a significant decrease in overall time between testing session 1 and testing session 2, suggesting a practice effect (38.2 +/- 5.6 seconds, 35.5 +/- 5 seconds, P= ≤ 0.001). Participants of the current study were able to identify a computerized stimuli 0.03 seconds faster following ingestion of caffeine. Although ImPACTs RT reliable change index score of 0.06 seconds was not met, the improvement following caffeine for the current study is worth noting. The proposed clinical question still remains, should medical professionals inquire about caffeine intake prior to neurocognitive testing, to minimize possible threats to the evaluation process.
Index Medicus
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 2084
Book Description
Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 2084
Book Description
Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
A Compendium of Neuropsychological Tests
Author: Elisabeth Sherman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190667966
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 1121
Book Description
The Compendium is an essential guidebook for selecting the right test for specific clinical situations and for helping clinicians make empirically supported test interpretations. BL Revised and updated BL Over 85 test reviews of well-known neuropsychological tests and scales for adults BL Includes tests of premorbid estimation, dementia screening, IQ, attention, executive functioning, memory, language, visuospatial skills, sensory function, motor skills, performance validity, and symptom validity BL Covers basic and advanced aspects of neuropsychological assessment including psychometric principles, reliability, test validity, and performance/symptom validity testing
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190667966
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 1121
Book Description
The Compendium is an essential guidebook for selecting the right test for specific clinical situations and for helping clinicians make empirically supported test interpretations. BL Revised and updated BL Over 85 test reviews of well-known neuropsychological tests and scales for adults BL Includes tests of premorbid estimation, dementia screening, IQ, attention, executive functioning, memory, language, visuospatial skills, sensory function, motor skills, performance validity, and symptom validity BL Covers basic and advanced aspects of neuropsychological assessment including psychometric principles, reliability, test validity, and performance/symptom validity testing
The effects of caffeine on neurocognitive function
Author: Erin Marie Heine
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Neuroscience of Coffee Part B
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 044334468X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Neuroscience of Coffee, Volume 289 is a pioneering volume that delves into the intricate relationship between one of the world's most beloved beverages and the human brain. Offering a comprehensive exploration of the biochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying coffee's impact on the nervous system, this groundbreaking book transcends traditional coffee literature by focusing specifically on the neurological aspects. Chapters in this new release include Coffee and Parkinson's Disease, Coffee and Alzheimer's Disease, Coffee and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Coffee and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Caffeine Consumption and Schizophrenia: A Review of Epidemiological and Clinical Studies, and much more.Additional chapters explore Coffee, Antioxidants, and Brain Inflammation, Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Coffee Consumption, From Bean to Brain: Coffee, Gray Matter, and Neuroprotection in Neurological Disorders Spectrum, and Synaptic Modulation by Coffee Compounds: Insights into Neural Plasticity. - Provides an in-Depth Exploration of Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms - Investigates the intricate biochemical and physiological processes that underscore the impact of coffee and its constituents, providing essential insights for professionals and students in neuroscience - Covers Mental Health and Neurodegenerative Diseases - Offers valuable resources for healthcare professionals and individuals affected by these neurological and neurodegenerative conditions
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 044334468X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Neuroscience of Coffee, Volume 289 is a pioneering volume that delves into the intricate relationship between one of the world's most beloved beverages and the human brain. Offering a comprehensive exploration of the biochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying coffee's impact on the nervous system, this groundbreaking book transcends traditional coffee literature by focusing specifically on the neurological aspects. Chapters in this new release include Coffee and Parkinson's Disease, Coffee and Alzheimer's Disease, Coffee and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Coffee and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Caffeine Consumption and Schizophrenia: A Review of Epidemiological and Clinical Studies, and much more.Additional chapters explore Coffee, Antioxidants, and Brain Inflammation, Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Coffee Consumption, From Bean to Brain: Coffee, Gray Matter, and Neuroprotection in Neurological Disorders Spectrum, and Synaptic Modulation by Coffee Compounds: Insights into Neural Plasticity. - Provides an in-Depth Exploration of Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms - Investigates the intricate biochemical and physiological processes that underscore the impact of coffee and its constituents, providing essential insights for professionals and students in neuroscience - Covers Mental Health and Neurodegenerative Diseases - Offers valuable resources for healthcare professionals and individuals affected by these neurological and neurodegenerative conditions
The Oxford Handbook of Adult Cognitive Disorders
Author: Michael L. Alosco
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190664142
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 904
Book Description
The prevalence of adult cognitive disorders will dramatically rise over the next 25 years due to the aging population. Clinical research on adult cognitive disorders has rapidly evolved, including evidence of new adult cognitive disorders and greater insight into the clinical presentation, mechanism, diagnosis, and treatment of established diseases. The Oxford Handbook of Adult Cognitive Disorders is an up-to-date, scholarly, and comprehensive volume covering most diseases, conditions, and injuries resulting in impairments in cognitive function in adults. Topics covered include normal cognitive and brain aging, the impact of medical disorders and psychiatric illnesses on cognitive function, adult neurodevelopmental disorders, and various neurological conditions. This Handbook also provides a section on unique perspectives and special considerations for clinicians and clinical researchers, covering topics such as cognitive reserve, genetics, diversity, and neuroethics. Readers will be able to draw upon this volume to facilitate clinical practice (including differential diagnosis, treatment recommendations, assessment practices), and to obtain an in-depth review of current research across a wide spectrum of disorders, provided by leaders in their fields. The Oxford Handbook of Adult Cognitive Disorders is a one-of a kind resource appropriate for both clinicians and clinical researchers, from advanced trainees to seasoned professionals.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190664142
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 904
Book Description
The prevalence of adult cognitive disorders will dramatically rise over the next 25 years due to the aging population. Clinical research on adult cognitive disorders has rapidly evolved, including evidence of new adult cognitive disorders and greater insight into the clinical presentation, mechanism, diagnosis, and treatment of established diseases. The Oxford Handbook of Adult Cognitive Disorders is an up-to-date, scholarly, and comprehensive volume covering most diseases, conditions, and injuries resulting in impairments in cognitive function in adults. Topics covered include normal cognitive and brain aging, the impact of medical disorders and psychiatric illnesses on cognitive function, adult neurodevelopmental disorders, and various neurological conditions. This Handbook also provides a section on unique perspectives and special considerations for clinicians and clinical researchers, covering topics such as cognitive reserve, genetics, diversity, and neuroethics. Readers will be able to draw upon this volume to facilitate clinical practice (including differential diagnosis, treatment recommendations, assessment practices), and to obtain an in-depth review of current research across a wide spectrum of disorders, provided by leaders in their fields. The Oxford Handbook of Adult Cognitive Disorders is a one-of a kind resource appropriate for both clinicians and clinical researchers, from advanced trainees to seasoned professionals.
The effect of caffeine on neuropsychological testing for mild traumatic brain injury in athletes
Author: Stacie L. Bigelow
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Research Awards Index
Author:
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Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Exercise, nutrition, and cognitive function: Implications on health promotion and performance improvement
Author: Junhao Huang
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832523277
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832523277
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description