| Publication Abstract Display | | Type: Published Abstract | | Title: Risky decision making in adults with HCV infection. | | Authors: Iudicello JE, Woods SP, Schweinsburg BC, Letendre SL, Perry W, Heaton RK, Hassanein T, Grant I | | Year: 2009 | | Publication: Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society | | Volume: 15 Issue: Suppl. 1 Pages: 25 | | Abstract:"Objective: Infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been associated with frontal systems abnormalities and neuropsychological impairment in areas such as executive functions, motor skills, and attention/working memory. HCV infection has also been associated with risky behaviors (e.g., intravenous drug use), which may be a function of either a premorbid risky decision making style and/or HCV-associated cognitive impairment. Thus, this study sought to evaluate decision making style in HCV infection. |
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