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Anna PattenUniversity of Victoria Verified email at uvic.ca Cited by 1797 |
[HTML][HTML] A comparison of the different animal models of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and their use in studying complex behaviors
Prenatal ethanol exposure (PNEE) has been linked to widespread impairments in brain
structure and function. There are a number of animal models that are used to study the …
structure and function. There are a number of animal models that are used to study the …
[HTML][HTML] Beyond the hippocampus and the SVZ: adult neurogenesis throughout the brain
Convincing evidence has repeatedly shown that new neurons are produced in the
mammalian brain into adulthood. Adult neurogenesis has been best described in the …
mammalian brain into adulthood. Adult neurogenesis has been best described in the …
The effects of hormones and physical exercise on hippocampal structural plasticity
The hippocampus plays an integral role in certain aspects of cognition. Hippocampal
structural plasticity and in particular adult hippocampal neurogenesis can be influenced by …
structural plasticity and in particular adult hippocampal neurogenesis can be influenced by …
Perampanel for tonic-clonic seizures in idiopathic generalized epilepsy: a randomized trial
Objective: To assess efficacy and safety of adjunctive perampanel in patients with drug-
resistant, primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures in idiopathic generalized …
resistant, primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures in idiopathic generalized …
Anxiety-and depression-like behaviors are accompanied by an increase in oxidative stress in a rat model of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Protective effects of …
PS Brocardo, F Boehme, A Patten, A Cox… - …, 2012 - Elsevier
Prenatal ethanol exposure can damage the developing nervous system, producing long-
lasting impairments in both brain structure and function. In this study we analyzed how …
lasting impairments in both brain structure and function. In this study we analyzed how …
Efficacy and tolerability of zonisamide versus controlled-release carbamazepine for newly diagnosed partial epilepsy: a phase 3, randomised, double-blind, non …
M Baulac, MJ Brodie, A Patten, J Segieth… - The Lancet …, 2012 - thelancet.com
Background Additional options are needed for monotherapy treatment of adults newly
diagnosed with partial epilepsy. This trial compares the efficacy and tolerability of once-daily …
diagnosed with partial epilepsy. This trial compares the efficacy and tolerability of once-daily …
Long-term exercise is needed to enhance synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus
Exercise can have many benefits for the body, but it also benefits the brain by increasing
neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, and performance on learning and memory tasks. The …
neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, and performance on learning and memory tasks. The …
Omega-3 supplementation can restore glutathione levels and prevent oxidative damage caused by prenatal ethanol exposure
Prenatal ethanol exposure (PNEE) causes long-lasting deficits in brain structure and
function. In this study, we have examined the effect of PNEE on antioxidant capacity and …
function. In this study, we have examined the effect of PNEE on antioxidant capacity and …
Effects of pre-natal alcohol exposure on hippocampal synaptic plasticity: Sex, age and methodological considerations
CJ Fontaine, AR Patten, HM Sickmann, JL Helfer… - Neuroscience & …, 2016 - Elsevier
The consumption of alcohol during gestation is detrimental to the developing central
nervous system (CNS). The severity of structural and functional brain alterations associated …
nervous system (CNS). The severity of structural and functional brain alterations associated …
[HTML][HTML] The benefits of exercise on structural and functional plasticity in the rodent hippocampus of different disease models
In this review, the benefits of physical exercise on structural and functional plasticity in the
hippocampus are discussed. The evidence is clear that voluntary exercise in rats and mice …
hippocampus are discussed. The evidence is clear that voluntary exercise in rats and mice …