Publications by authors named "M V Devita"
Research on the cerebellum and its functional organization has significantly expanded over the last decades, expanding our comprehension of its role far beyond motor control, including critical contributions to cognition and affective processing. Notably, the cerebellar lateralization mirrors contralateral brain lateralization, a complex phenomenon that remains unexplored, especially across different stages of life. The present work aims to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive scoping review of the lateralization of motor, cognitive, and affective functioning within the cerebellum across the lifespan.
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- Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC) is a benign cyst that usually goes unnoticed but can be associated with rare cases of hyponatremia due to inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion.
- The case study discusses a 56-year-old woman who experienced symptoms like blurry vision and headaches, ultimately diagnosed with euvolemic hyponatremia linked to RCC, which was treated effectively via endoscopic surgery.
- The article emphasizes the need for careful evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach in managing such rare instances, while calling for more research to enhance understanding and treatment strategies for RCC related to SIADH.
Sexuality is a fundamental part of human existence and it encompasses thoughts, desires, behaviors, relationships, as well as neuropsychological and physiological components. However, sexuality in older adults is under-researched from the neuropsychological and psychophysiological perspectives and is often neglected by healthcare providers in the clinical practice. This article aims to explore the state of the art on the neuropsychology and psychophysiology of older adults' sexuality, proposing future research directions and emphasizing its significance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReal-World Use of Trazodone in Older Persons in Long Term Care Setting: A Retrospective Study.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
November 2024
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- Trazodone, an antidepressant often prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, and behavioral disorders, is the focus of a study aimed at understanding its prescription reasons, effectiveness, and side effects in older adults in long-term care facilities.
- The study included feedback from 37 out of 74 participating long-term care facilities, analyzing data from 427 older adults, revealing that common reasons for prescribing trazodone included agitation, insomnia, and depression, with over 90% reporting it was effective.
- While trazodone proved beneficial, the study identified falls as a key side effect, affecting 30% of participants, underlining the need for careful monitoring in elderly patients, especially those with dementia.
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- The study investigates cognitive effects of COVID-19 on younger and older adults by comparing their performance over time.
- It includes 226 participants and reveals significant differences in cognitive performance, especially in memory recall patterns between the two age groups.
- The findings suggest that cognitive deficits in COVID-19 survivors may be linked to attention and concentration issues, aligning with the "brain fog" commonly reported post-infection.