Neurocognitive Changes among Elderly Exposed to PCBs/PCDFs in Taiwan

Neurocognitive Changes among Elderly Exposed to PCBs/PCDFs in Taiwan

BACKGROUND In 1979 approximately 2,000 people were exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) due to ingestion of contaminated cooking oil in Taiwan. Although a previous study has shown delayed developmental milestones and poorer neurocognitive functioning in children born to exposed mothers, it is unclear whether neurocognitive functioning was impaire...

Lens thickness changes among schoolchildren in Taiwan.

PURPOSE To explore the possible influence of ocular growth, refractive error and age on the crystalline lens in school-age children. METHODS A Taiwan nationwide survey of myopia performed in 2006 was used to determine the prevalence and severity of myopia and the changes in ocular components. A total of 11,656 students were enrolled, including 5,390 boys and 6,266 girls, with ages ranging fro...

Postpartum psychosocial changes among experienced and inexperienced mothers in Taiwan.

PURPOSE To compare differences in psychosocial changes among experienced and first-time mothers over 6 postpartum weeks. DESIGN A trend research study design. METHOD A cohort of 439 first-time mothers and 420 experienced mothers during the 6 postpartum weeks was recruited in southern Taiwan. Each participant was interviewed over the phone to complete the Hung Postpartum Stress Scale, the So...

Changes in Functional Limitations and Survival Among the Elderly in Taiwan : 1993 , 1996 , and 1999 Zachary Zimmer

Homocysteine, Cobalamin and Folate Status and their Relations to Neurocognitive and Psychological Markers in Elderly in Northeastern of Iran

      Objective(s): Incidence of neurocognitive and psychological disorders may be related to serum homocystein (Hcy), cobalamin (vitamin B12 ) and folate levels in old people. The aim of this study was to assess the relation between Hcy, cobalamin, folate and neurocognitive and/or psychological disorders in the elderly.   Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 280 subjects with ...