Front Aging Neurosci August 2021 PMID 34475819

Decreased Alpha Peak Frequency Is Linked to Episodic Memory Impairment in Pathological Aging.

Delphine Puttaert, Vincent Wens, Patrick Fery, Antonin Rovai, Nicola Trotta, Nicolas Coquelet, Sandra De Breucker, Niloufar Sadeghi, Tim Coolen, Serge Goldman, Philippe Peigneux, Jean-Christophe Bier, Xavier De Tiège

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The discussions reflect an overall positive engagement with the research, with posts highlighting its relevance to aging and neurodegenerative conditions, such as mentions of the FCSRT test and specific terms like 'alterations' and 'mnemonic system.' The tone suggests curiosity and recognition of the study’s potential significance, with words like 'demonstrates' and 'linked' underscoring perceived importance.

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Most contributions acknowledge the study’s findings, emphasizing the link between alpha peak frequency and memory impairment, showing general agreement with the publication.

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Discussions reveal high interest, especially with references to testing methods and implications for understanding aging and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Posts demonstrate moderate engagement by referencing specific neuropsychological tests like the FCSRT and discussing the broader significance of the findings.

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Participants indicate the research could influence the scientific understanding and clinical approaches to age-related memory issues, suggesting a moderate but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that a slower alpha peak frequency (APF) in brain activity is linked to impairments in episodic memory, particularly in patients with age-related cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease.
  • It shows that reduced APF correlates with poorer encoding efficiency, less effective use of semantic cues during memory retrieval, smaller hippocampal volume, and lower glucose metabolism in brain regions involved in memory processing.
  • Overall, a decreased APF may serve as an electrophysiological marker indicating short-term memory dysfunction in individuals experiencing pathological aging.]

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Frontiers - Neuroscience
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New Research: Decreased Alpha Peak Frequency Is Linked to Episodic Memory Impairment in Pathological Aging: The Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test (FCSRT) is a largely validated neuropsychological test for the identification of… https://t.co/SvwYaXGjaI #ageing #neuroscience

Aug 25, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 81,081 followers View post →
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RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Decreased Alpha Peak Frequency Is Linked to Episodic Memory Impairment in Pathological Aging: The Free and…

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New article: Decreased Alpha Peak Frequency Is Linked to Episodic Memory Impairment in Pathological Aging https://t.co/MNpVKAwxbU #alzheimers #neurology https://t.co/a6Yq7HVbGc

Sep 3, 2021 · 453 followers View post →
The Brain: TLDR
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This study demonstrates that alterations in the ability to learn and store new information for a relatively short-term period are related to a slowing down of alpha rhythmic activity, possibly due to altered interactions in the extended mnemonic system. https://t.co/1jgErbDfrj

Aug 26, 2021 · 150 followers View post →

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Paperbirds_Neurology
@PaperbirdsN · X

New article: Decreased Alpha Peak Frequency Is Linked to Episodic Memory Impairment in Pathological Aging https://t.co/MNpVKAwxbU #alzheimers #neurology https://t.co/a6Yq7HVbGc

Sep 3, 2021 · 453 followers View post →
The Brain: TLDR
@TheBrainTLDR · X

This study demonstrates that alterations in the ability to learn and store new information for a relatively short-term period are related to a slowing down of alpha rhythmic activity, possibly due to altered interactions in the extended mnemonic system. https://t.co/1jgErbDfrj

Aug 26, 2021 · 150 followers View post →
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RT @FrontNeurosci: New Research: Decreased Alpha Peak Frequency Is Linked to Episodic Memory Impairment in Pathological Aging: The Free and…

Aug 26, 2021 · 1 share · 554 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neuroscience
@FrontNeurosci · X

New Research: Decreased Alpha Peak Frequency Is Linked to Episodic Memory Impairment in Pathological Aging: The Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test (FCSRT) is a largely validated neuropsychological test for the identification of… https://t.co/SvwYaXGjaI #ageing #neuroscience

Aug 25, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 81,081 followers View post →