Karen Miller

PCC3.3 - Symposium 4: covert actions of GH—GH and liver fat content

Karen Miller

Abstract Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is highly prevalent, associated with significant morbidity and there are currently few FDA-approved treatments available for the condition. Insights from preclinical models as well as from patients with acromegaly and organic growth hormone deficiency in …

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Some concrete steps for journal editorial boards: A commentary on Kidd and Garcia (2022)

Sudha Arunachalam, Kamil Ud Deen, Yi Ting Huang, Jeffrey L. Lidz et autres

As members of the editorial team at Language Acquisition, we read Kidd and Garcia’s target article with enthusiasm. In our commentary, we outline some specific ideas for how journals can help to alleviate the issues raised by Kidd and Garcia, some of …

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Sleep quality, neurocognitive performance, and memory self-appraisal in middle-aged and older adults with memory complaints

Prabha Siddarth, Kitikan Thana‐udom, Rashi Ojha, David A. Merrill et autres

OBJECTIVE: Because of inconsistent findings regarding the relationship between sleep quality and cognitive function in people with age-related memory complaints, we examined how self-reports of sleep quality were related to multiple domains of both objective and subjective cognitive function in middle-aged and …

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Verbal fluency as a screening tool for mild cognitive impairment

Michelle McDonnell, Lauren Dill, Stella E. Panos, Stacy Amano et autres

OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study was to evaluate the ability of semantic (animal naming) and phonemic (FAS) fluency in their ability to discriminate between normal aging, amnestic-Mild Cognitive Impairment (a-MCI), and Alzheimer's disease (AD). DESIGN: We used binary logistic regressions, multinomial …

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A-12 * Screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) with the Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) and Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (ROCF)

Julie Miller, Eric R. Hanson, K. Baerresen, Karen Miller et autres

Objective: Research has acknowledged that the MMSE has limited utility for detecting MCI, which has been attributed to a reduced evaluation of executive skills and intrinsic bias of using verbal task items. Researchers suggest the addition of 1–2 neuropsychological instruments may improve …

Challenges of Autism in the Inpatient Setting

Christina Sakai, Karen Miller, Ana K. Brussa, Cathy MacPherson et autres

CASE: Julie is a 4-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who presented to the emergency room with severe unilateral hip pain and limping. Initial evaluation indicated increased inflammatory markers and blasts on a blood smear. A bone marrow biopsy revealed acute …

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Arthroscopic Ulnar Nerve Decompression (SS‐54)

Christopher R. Chuinard, Karen Miller

To report our results with an arthroscopic technique for ulnar nerve decopression. A retrospective review of a single surgeon series of arthroscopic ulnar nerve releases associated with other arthroscopic elbow procedures. From April of 2007 to January of 2011, fifty nine elbow …

From design to reality: the challenges of developing and delivering treatment and intervention services for offenders with personality disorders

Karen Miller, Vikki Baker, Sandra Oluonye

Abstract This paper describes two different services within the UK, both of which aim to better address the needs of offenders with personality disorder. Both services have been developed in the light of recent policy and practice guidance, which recognises the need …

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Memory Training for Older Adults

Karen Miller, Linda M. Ercoli, Jeanne Kim, Gary W. Small

This book chapter reviews the efficacy of memory training with older adults, including a variety of approaches, such as mnemonics and computerized cognitive interventions. For each type of training, the efficacy of these programs for individuals with mild cognitive impairment is addressed. …

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It Looks Like Autism: Caution in Diagnosis

David M. Snyder, Karen Miller, Martin T. Stein

CASE 1: At 3 years of age, Billy was seen by his pediatrician for a well child visit. Spontaneous speech was limited during the visit. He did not interact with the pediatrician and attempts to play with Billy resulted in oppositional behavior. …

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Brain Glucose Metabolism in Hypothyroidism: A Positron Emission Tomography Study before and after Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy

Michael S. Bauer, Daniel H.S. Silverman, Florian Schlagenhauf, Edythe D. London et autres

CONTEXT: Hypothyroidism is frequently associated with subtle behavioral and psychiatric symptoms. The consequences of inadequate thyroid hormone availability to brain metabolism are poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the relationships between neuropsychiatric symptoms and changes in relative regional cerebral glucose metabolism in …

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It Looks Like Autism: Caution in Diagnosis

David M. Snyder, Karen Miller, Martin T. Stein

CASE 1: At 3 years of age, Billy was seen by his pediatrician for a well child visit. Spontaneous speech was limited during the visit. He did not interact with the pediatrician and attempts to play with Billy resulted in oppositional behavior. …

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