Publications by authors named "Marina Martorelli"
Background: Reaction time is affected under different neurological conditions but has not been much investigated considering all types of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Objective: This study investigated the diagnostic accuracy of CompCog, a computerized cognitive screening battery focusing on reaction time measurements.
Methods: A sample of 52 older adults underwent neuropsychological assessments, including CompCog, and medical appointments, to be classified as a control group or be diagnosed with MCI.
Unlabelled: The aging of the population leads to an increase in the prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. Recent studies highlight the early non-amnestic deficits in AD and MCI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManganese (Mn) is an essential element, however high levels of Mn have been associated with lower neuropsychological performance and behavioral problems in children. We investigated the associations between hair Mn concentrations and neuropsychological and behavioral performances among children with long-term exposure to airborne Mn aged between 7 and 12 years. Neuropsychological performance included tests of: verbal memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, verbal fluency, and motor function.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: The burden perceived by caregivers of patients with dementia is a fundamental prognostic aspect in the history of the disease. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the internal consistency of the Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI), a scale used to quantify burdens in different aspects of a caregiver's life, and the influence of patients' and caregivers' characteristics on its different dimensions.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 419 demented patients and their caregivers were evaluated in 16 geriatric centers in Italy.