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Predictors of maintaining cognitive function in older adults: The Health ABC Study by YAFFE, K, FIOCCO, A. J, HARRIS, T. B, LINDQUIST, K, VITTINGHOFF, E, SIMONSICK, E. M, NEWMAN, A. B, SATTERFIELD, S, ROSANO, C, RUBIN, S. M, AYONAYON, H. N

“…Although several risk factors for cognitive decline have been identified, much less is known about factors that predict maintenance of cognitive function in…”
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The effects of stress and stress hormones on human cognition: Implications for the field of brain and cognition by Lupien, S.J., Maheu, F., Tu, M., Fiocco, A., Schramek, T.E.

“…In this review, we report on studies that have assessed the effects of exogenous and endogenous increases in stress hormones on human cognitive performance. We…”
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The prophylactic use of negative-pressure wound therapy after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis by Fiocco, A., Dini, M., Lorenzoni, G., Gregori, D., Colli, A., Besola, L.

“…Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a frequent complication in cardiac surgery patients and lead to increased patient discomfort and extended hospitalization…”
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Transapical beating heart mitral valve repair versus conventional surgery: a propensity-matched study by D’Onofrio, A, Mastro, F, Nadali, M, Fiocco, A, Pittarello, D, Aruta, P, Evangelista, G, Lorenzoni, G, Gregori, D, Gerosa, G

“…Abstract OBJECTIVES Transapical Neochordae implantation (NC) allows beating heart mitral valve repair in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation. The…”
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COMT genotype and cognitive function: An 8-year longitudinal study in white and black elders by FIOCCO, A. J, LINDQUIST, K, FERRELL, R, LI, R, SIMONSICK, E. M, NALLS, M, HARRIS, T. B, YAFFE, K

“…Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), an enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of dopamine, is necessary for cognitive function. Few studies have examined the…”
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Analysis of Structural Changes in Hippocampal and Amygdala Volume After Systemic Therapy and Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation in Patients With Limited Stage-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Bernad, D, Collins, L, Fiocco, A, Ge, M, Shenouda, G, Panet-Raymond, V, Giacomini, P, del Carpio, R, Souhami, L

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How valuable are animal models in defining antidepressant activity? by Bourin, M, Fiocco, A. J, Clenet, F

“…Animal models of depression have been utilised to screen novel compounds with antidepressant potential although uncertainty lingers concerning their clinical…”
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Plasma F2 -isoprostane level and cognitive function over eight years in non-demented older adults: Findings from the Health ABC Study by Fiocco, A.J, Kanaya, A.M, Lindquist, K.M, Harris, T.B, Satterfield, S, Simonsick, E.M, Kuller, L, Rosano, C, Yaffe, K

“…Abstract F2-isoprostanes (F2-IsoP) are reportedly increased in dementia patients, and are considered a reliable biomarker of oxidation. However, few studies…”
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Influence of genetic polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein (APOE) and the butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) gene on stress markers in older adults: A 3-year study by Fiocco, A.J, Nair, N.P.V, Schwartz, G, Ng Ying Kin, F, Joober, R, Poirier, J, Lupien, S.J

“…Abstract The present study examined the influence of genetic polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein (APOE) and the butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) gene on GC…”
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Is dopamine implicated in the antidepressant-like effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the mouse forced swimming test? by RENARD, Caroline E, FIOCCO, Alexandra J, CLENET, Florence, HASCOET, Martine, BOURIN, Michel

“…Microdialysis, binding and behavioural studies have shown that the dopaminergic system plays a role in antidepressant treatment. The present study determined…”
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Anxiolytic-Like Effects of Antidepressants After Acute Administration in a Four-Plate Test in Mice by Hascoët, Martine, Bourin, Michel, Colombel, Marie Claude, Fiocco, Alexandra J, Baker, Glen B

“…HASCOËT, M., M. BOURIN, M. C. COLOMBEL, A. FIOCCO AND G. B. BAKER. Anxiolytic-like effects of antidepressants after acute administration in a four-plate test…”
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Differential Regional Brain Atrophy Following Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation in Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients by Panet-Raymond, V, Giacomini, P.S, Derakhshan, M, Fiocco, A, Collins, D.L, Souhami, L, Arnold, D.L, Shenouda, G

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Prevention of mechanical valve thrombosis with a combination of the factor Xa inhibitor edoxaban plus aspirin in swine: intermediate results from the EdoValves project by Castelli, F M, Besola, L, Fiocco, A, Fanelli, G N, Delle Donne, M G, Carpentieri, A, Recchia, F, Colli, A, Burchielli, S, De Caterina, R

“…Abstract Background Patients with an implanted mechanical heart valve (MHV) currently have a contraindication to the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral…”
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ETHNIC IDENTITY MODERATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND DEPRESSION OLDER CHINESE CANADIANS by Huang, V, Fiocco, A

“…It is well-documented that perceived social support decreases the risks of depression in older adults. Past studies have also noted a negative relationship…”
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THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BDNF POLYMORPHISM AND BIOMARKERS OF STRESS IN MIDDLE AGED AND OLDER ADULTS by Fiocco, A, Krieger, L, D’Amico, D

“…Stress exposure over the lifespan is robustly associated with accelerated cognitive decline in late life. Researchers continue to investigate factors that…”
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Stress hormones and human memory function across the lifespan by Lupien, Sonia J., Fiocco, Alexandra, Wan, Nathalie, Maheu, Francoise, Lord, Catherine, Schramek, Tania, Tu, Mai Thanh

“…In this paper, we summarize the data obtained in our laboratory showing the effects of glucocorticoids on human cognitive function in older adults, young…”
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Diurnal cycle of salivary cortisol in older adult men and women with subjective complaints of memory deficits and/or depressive symptoms: relation to cognitive functioning by Fiocco, Alexandra J, Wan, Nathalie, Weekes, Nicole, Pim, Heather, Lupien, Sonia J

“…In populations of young and older adults, it has been shown that individuals may be categorized into one of three diurnal subgroups when salivary cortisol…”
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Brief communication: Influence of genetic polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein (APOE) and the butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) gene on stress markers in older adults: A 3-year study by Fiocco, A J, Nair, N P V, Schwartz, G, Kin, F Ng Ying, Joober, R, Poirier, J, Lupien, S J

“…The present study examined the influence of genetic polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein (APOE) and the butyrylcholinesterase (BCHE) gene on GC secretion,…”
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Plasma F 2-isoprostane level and cognitive function over eight years in non-demented older adults: Findings from the Health ABC Study by Fiocco, A.J., Kanaya, A.M., Lindquist, K.M., Harris, T.B., Satterfield, S., Simonsick, E.M., Kuller, L., Rosano, C., Yaffe, K.

“…F2-isoprostanes (F2-IsoP) are reportedly increased in dementia patients, and are considered a reliable biomarker of oxidation. However, few studies have…”
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Plasma F sub(2)-isoprostane level and cognitive function over eight years in non-demented older adults: Findings from the Health ABC Study by Fiocco, A J, Kanaya, A M, Lindquist, K M, Harris, T B, Satterfield, S, Simonsick, E M, Kuller, L, Rosano, C, Yaffe, K

“…F2-isoprostanes (F2-IsoP) are reportedly increased in dementia patients, and are considered a reliable biomarker of oxidation. However, few studies have…”
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