Introduction: The (IDEAL) Study is a randomized clinical trial investigating the psychosocial, behavioral, and cognitive impacts of apolipoprotein E () genotype disclosure for late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) among Latinos.
Methods: We used address-based sampling to recruit English- and Spanish-speaking Latinos aged 40-64 living in northern Manhattan for a community-based Baseline Survey about their knowledge and opinions about AD. Participants eligible for the clinical trial were invited to complete an Introductory Session, including AD and genetics education and informed consent, before undergoing genotyping for .
An in-loop C-carbonylation process for the radiosynthesis of C-carboxylic acids and esters from halide precursors has been developed. The reaction proceeds at room temperature under mild conditions and enables C-carbonylation of both electron deficient and electron rich (hetero)aromatic halides to provide C-carboxylic acids and esters in good to excellent radiochemical yields, high radiochemical purity, and excellent molar activity. The process has been fully automated using commercial radiochemistry synthesis modules, and application to clinical production is demonstrated via validated cGMP radiosyntheses of [C]bexarotene and [C]acetoacetic acid.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe depletion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine has been suggested to contribute to the reduced cognitive function observed in individuals suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease (AD). For the two major cholinesterases, butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) and acetylcholinesterase (AChE), increased BChE activity observed in individuals with AD has been suggested to deplete acetylcholine levels. To reduce acetylcholine degradation and help restore the pool of the neurotransmitter, specific and potent BChE inhibitors are sought.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReligious and spiritual practices have been identified as a main source of mental health support for Latinxs to improve overall health and well-being. This qualitative secondary data analysis sought to elucidate how Mexican patients and family members engaged in religious and spiritual practices to help alleviate patients' experiences of mental illness. Three main findings are discussed: (1) positive religious coping such as entrusting God with one's suffering, consejos (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigates how the awareness of social inequities and racism may serve as a foundation for psychology trainees' social justice self-efficacy beliefs, outcome expectations, interests, and commitment. Using the social-cognitive justice developmental framework proposed by Miller et al. (2009), a total of 222 participants were recruited from accredited applied psychology programs across the United States.
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