Search Results - "Padala, Kalpana P."

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for apathy in mild cognitive impairment: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled, cross-over pilot study by Padala, Prasad R., Padala, Kalpana P., Lensing, Shelly Y., Jackson, Andrea N., Hunter, Cassandra R., Parkes, Christopher M., Dennis, Richard A., Bopp, Melinda M., Caceda, Ricardo, Mennemeier, Mark S., Roberson, Paula K., Sullivan, Dennis H.

“…Apathy is a common and disabling behavioral concomitant of many neurodegenerative conditions. The presence of apathy with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is…”
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Tutorial for using SliceOmatic to calculate thigh area and composition from computed tomography images from older adults by Dennis, Richard A, Long, Douglas E, Landes, Reid D, Padala, Kalpana P, Padala, Prasad R, Garner, Kimberly K, Wise, James N, Peterson, Charlotte A, Sullivan, Dennis H

“…Area of muscle, fat, and bone is often measured in thigh CT scans when tissue composition is a key outcome. SliceOmatic software is commonly referenced for…”
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Stress of Overseas Long-Distance Care During COVID-19: Potential "CALM"ing Strategies by Das, Aparna, Padala, Kalpana P, Bagla, Prabhava, Padala, Prasad R

“…"CALM"ing strategies during COVID-19 pandemic. Created with BioRender.com…”
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Veterans Affairs Health Care Provider Perceptions of Virtual Reality: Brief Exploratory Survey by Preston, A'mie M, Brown, Lana, Padala, Kalpana P, Padala, Prasad R

“…Background Virtual reality (VR), a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, has become increasingly useful…”
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Efficacy of Wii-Fit on Static and Dynamic Balance in Community Dwelling Older Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial by Sullivan, Dennis H., Roberson, Paula K., Garrison, Mark K., Parkes, Christopher M., Bopp, Melinda M., Dennis, Richard A., Lensing, Shelly Y., Padala, Prasad R., Padala, Kalpana P., Dubbert, Patricia M.

“…Background/Objectives. Balance problems are well-established modifiable risk factors for falls, which are common in older adults. The objective of this study…”
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Wii-Fit for Improving Gait and Balance in an Assisted Living Facility: A Pilot Study by Padala, Kalpana P., Padala, Prasad R., Malloy, Timothy R., Geske, Jenenne A., Dubbert, Patricia M., Dennis, Richard A., Garner, Kimberly K., Bopp, Melinda M., Burke, William J., Sullivan, Dennis H.

“…Objectives. To determine the effects on balance and gait of a Wii-Fit program compared to a walking program in subjects with mild Alzheimer’s dementia (AD)…”
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WII-FIT AS AN ADJUNCT FOR MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT: CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES by Padala, Kalpana P., Padala, Prasad R., Burke, William J.

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The effect of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors on cognition in patients with Alzheimer's dementia: a prospective withdrawal and rechallenge pilot study by Padala, Kalpana P, Padala, Prasad R, McNeilly, Dennis P, Geske, Jenenne A, Sullivan, Dennis H, Potter, Jane F

“…Statins are well-known for their cardiovascular benefits. However, the cognitive effects of statins are not well understood. We hypothesized that individuals…”
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Methylphenidate for Apathy in Community-Dwelling Older Veterans With Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Padala, Prasad R, Padala, Kalpana P, Lensing, Shelly Y, Ramirez, Daniel, Monga, Varun, Bopp, Melinda M, Roberson, Paula K, Dennis, Richard A, Petty, Frederick, Sullivan, Dennis H, Burke, William J

“…Objective:Apathy is a common behavioral problem in Alzheimer’s disease. Apathy has profound consequences, such as functional impairment, higher service…”
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Association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with mild cognitive impairment and dementia by Kakkera, Krishna, Padala, Kalpana P, Kodali, Maneetha, Padala, Prasad R

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWAs age expectancy increases, both dementia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have become more prevalent. Dementia and COPD…”
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VA Video Connect for Clinical Care in Older Adults in a Rural State During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Study by Padala, Kalpana P, Wilson, Kerrie B, Gauss, C Heath, Stovall, Jessica D, Padala, Prasad R

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for telehealth at home. Although the Department of Veterans Affairs is a leading provider of telehealth,…”
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Understanding Associations Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury by Guberman, Guido I, Hodgins, Sheilagh

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Conducting Clinical Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Investigator and Participant Perspectives by Padala, Prasad R, Jendro, Ashlyn M, Padala, Kalpana P

“…As the medical landscape changes daily with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, clinical researchers are caught off-guard and are forced to make…”
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors-associated apathy syndrome: A cross sectional study by Padala, Prasad R., Padala, Kalpana P., Majagi, Anusha S., Garner, Kimberly K., Dennis, Richard A., Sullivan, Dennis H.

“…Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly used to treat depression, are associated with loss of motivation, anergy, and lack of curiosity often…”
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Celebrating the Greatest Generation during the pandemic by Padala, Prasad R., Rhodes, Ramona L., Brown, Lana M., Padala, Kalpana P.

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Participant and Caregiver Perspectives on Clinical Research During Covid‐19 Pandemic by Padala, Prasad R., Jendro, Ashlyn M., Gauss, C. Heath, Orr, L. Casey, Dean, Kim T., Wilson, Kerrie B., Parkes, Christopher M., Padala, Kalpana P.

“…BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The COVID‐19 pandemic has massively disrupted essential clinical research. Many regulatory organizations have rightfully advocated to…”
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Neuropsychological and Functional Impact of COVID-19 on Mild Cognitive Impairment by Padala, Kalpana P., Parkes, Christopher M., Padala, Prasad R.

“…We present a case report to showcase that behavioral, cognitive, and functional decline may be associated with COVID-19 stay-home guidance among older adults…”
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A systematic review of loneliness and social isolation scales used in epidemics and pandemics by Das, Aparna, Padala, Kalpana P., Crawford, Christina G., Teo, Alan, Mendez, Diana M., Phillips, Olive A., Wright, Benjamin C., House, Samuel, Padala, Prasad R.

“…•Increased social isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for validated rating scales.•University of california los…”
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The influence of social determinants of health on post-discharge mortality of veterans who received care in a transitional care unit by Rhodes, Ramona L, Keller, Hallie E, Lensing, Shelly, Padala, Kalpana P, Padala, Prasad R, Brown, Lana M, Roberson, Paula K, Sullivan, Dennis H

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Home-Based Exercise Program Improves Balance and Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Mild Alzheimer's Disease: A Pilot Study by Padala, Kalpana P, Padala, Prasad R, Lensing, Shelly Y, Dennis, Richard A, Bopp, Melinda M, Roberson, Paula K, Sullivan, Dennis H

“…Balance problems are common in older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The objective was to study the effects of a Wii-Fit interactive video-game-led…”
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