A5067336405- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Sleep and related disorders
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
Bar-Ilan University
2016-2025
College of Law and Business
2024
Maastricht University
2021
University of Haifa
2019
Ariel University
2018
VA San Diego Healthcare System
2004-2010
University of California, San Diego
2004-2010
Clinical Research Services
2009
Drummond Public Schools
2009
San Diego State University
2008
Researchers increasingly use meta-analysis to synthesize the results of several studies in order estimate a common effect. When outcome variable is continuous, standard meta-analytic approaches assume that primary report sample mean and deviation outcome. However, when skewed, authors sometimes summarize data by reporting median one or both (i) minimum maximum values (ii) first third quartiles, but do not deviation. To include these meta-analysis, methods have been developed from reported...
To identify brain regions underlying the fastest and slowest reaction times on Psychomotor Vigilance task (PVT) under well-rested conditions, as well related to particularly poor performance after sleep deprivation.Subjects took PVT twice while undergoing functional magnetic resonance imaging: once 12 hours waking from a normal night of 36 total deprivation (TSD). Session order was counterbalanced.UCSD J. Christian Gillin Laboratory for Sleep Chronobiology (the core General Clinical Research...
To examine whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients Alzheimer's disease (AD) results better cognitive function.
ABSTRACT Background: Several international studies have substantiated the role of loneliness as a risk factor for mortality. Although both theoretical and empirical research has supported classification either situational or chronic, to date not evaluated whether this differential impact upon Methods: To establish definition vs. chronic loneliness, we used three waves Health Retirement Study (HRS), nationally representative sample Americans over age 50 years. Baseline data present study were...
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Abstract Objectives The present study evaluated knowledge of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in four ethnic groups older adults. Methods Ninety‐six Anglo, 37 Latino, 30 Asian, and African American adults completed a short survey about AD. Results indicated that Anglo are significantly more knowledgeable AD than American, Latino Level education partially accounted for differences between to After controlling age, number years speaking English was associated with Asian Conclusions results suggest...
SciEnTiFic invESTigATiOnSintroduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).Untreated OSA exacerbates the cognitive and functional deficits.Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has recently been shown to have beneficial effects on cognition in AD.Little attention focused long-term benefits of CPAP these patients.Methods: This was an exploratory study sustained use (mean = 13.3 months, SD 5.2) a subset participants from initial 6-week...
Objective: Few older minorities receive adequate treatment of depression in primary care. This study examines whether a collaborative care model for is as effective it nonminority elderly patients improving and outcomes. Study Design: A multisite randomized clinical trial 1801 adults comparing with usual Twelve percent the sample were black (n = 222), 8% Latino 138), 3% 53) from other minority groups. We compared 3 largest ethnic groups (non-Latino white, black, Latino) on severity, quality...
<b>Objective: </b> To describe the physiologic and behavioral characteristics of circadian rhythm sleep disorders (CRSDs) following minor traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in patients complaining insomnia. <b>Methods: Forty two with insomnia complaints mTBI were screened. Those suspected having CRSD underwent actigraphy, saliva melatonin oral temperature measurement, polysomnography. All also filled out a self-reported questionnaire to determine their preference. <b>Results: Fifteen 42 (36%)...
To evaluate the relationships between perceived exposure to major lifetime discrimination, everyday and mental health in three racial/ethnic groups of older adults.The Health Retirement Study is a nationally representative sample individuals 50 years living United States. A total 6455 Whites, 716 Latinos, 1214 Blacks were eligible complete self-report psychosocial questionnaire year 2006.Whereas 30% general population reported at least one type almost 45% Black adults such discrimination....
The aim of the current investigation was to compare a direct versus an indirect approach for measuring loneliness by comparing one-item Center Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, representing approach, with shortened version Revised UCLA Loneliness using approximately 2,000 observations from 2002 Health and Retirement Study. authors artificially identified cut point ≥6 on three-item Scale potentially yield most similar results single-item scale demonstrate best sensitivity specificity....
The transition to retirement implies significant changes in daily routine and the social environment. More specifically, it requires more self-directed efforts order stay socially engaged. Hence, for those who suffer from loneliness, could result increased depressive symptoms due lack of structured routine.We used two waves Health Retirement Study, tested whether between moderates effects loneliness on symptoms.The moderated effect wave 1 2, such that retired, was stronger comparison stayed...