Publications by authors named "J D Hamilton"

Background: Historically underrepresented populations experience a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease related dementias (AD/ADRD) compared to White populations. As a salient resource for coping in Black communities, spiritual and religious practice may support better cognitive health, but it is unknown if changes in these practices are related to cognitive decline.

Methods: We analyzed secondary data of cognitively normal (via Consensus Conference at enrollment) older adults in the U.

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Objective: The study aims to assess the effect of intrauterine metformin exposure on offspring adiposity measures in childhood.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data Sources: Medline, Embase and Cochrane Central were searched from inception to 4 October 2024.

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A substantial portion of the literature investigating whether playing video games with violent content causes aggressive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors has relied on experimental exposure to video game violence. To date, there is significant evidence suggesting these concepts are positively related, while other experiments demonstrate a null effect. A potential explanation for these contradicting findings is a failure to account for confounding such as video game performance and video game experience.

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  • Understanding the evolution of genomic variation is essential for creating effective conservation strategies for threatened species, focusing on connectivity, demographic changes, and environmental adaptation.
  • The study analyzed genomic variation in Fraxinus latifolia, a riparian tree facing threats from the invasive emerald ash borer, by sequencing over 1000 individuals from 61 populations.
  • Results showed strong population structure and low genetic diversity, suggesting that this patchy distribution could hinder the species' long-term evolutionary potential, underscoring the importance of conserving genomic diversity for future restoration efforts.
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