Publications by authors named "Sheryl L Reminger"
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the link between white matter hyperintensities (WMH) in the brain, often seen in individuals with hypertension, and how these may affect adherence to medication among middle-aged and older adults managing high blood pressure.
- Researchers used MRI scans to assess WMH and conducted cognitive tests related to executive function, revealing an expected association between greater WMH and poorer cognitive performance.
- Preliminary findings indicate that more WMH correlate with lower medication adherence and certain cognitive measures, suggesting that brain changes related to hypertension may influence how well patients stick to their prescribed treatments.
Objective: This investigation examines the association of personality factors and medication adherence among older adults.
Method: The Six-Factor Personality Questionnaire was mailed to participants involved in a medication adherence investigation. Medication adherence was monitored with an electronic monitoring cap for 8 weeks for one prescribed daily medication.
The present study used quantitative volume estimates of the hippocampus based on structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to predict memory performance of individuals with epilepsy of temporal lobe origin (TLE). Twenty individuals with TLE completed standardized neuropsychological tests and a quality of life inventory, and participated in a brain MRI protocol designed to obtain high-resolution images of the hippocampus. The combined volume of the left and right hippocampi was found to be the best predictor of objective verbal memory performance.
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