By Scientia Professor Perminder Singh Sachdev

Conference Abstracts

Chua T; Wen W; Chen X; Sachdev PS, 2008, 'The substantia innominata in mild cognitive impairment: implications as a potential biomarker [Abstract 143 T-AM]', in Neuroimage, Melbourne, Australia, Vol. 41, pp. S81 - S81, presented at 14th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Melbourne, Australia, 15 June 2008 - 19 June 2008, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1053-8119(08)70004-1

Sachdev PS, 2008, 'Catatonia - The current status [Abstract and Invited Speaker]', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Sage Publications, Vol. 42, pp. A50 - A50, presented at 43rd Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00048670802124101

Loo CK; Mitchell PB; Sachdev PS; Malhi GS, 2007, 'Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the treatment of Depression: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial [Abstract]', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Sage Publications, United Kingdom, Vol. 41, pp. A150 - A150, presented at WPA International Congress 2007, Melbourne, 28 November 2007 - 02 December 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00048670701724597

Pigot M; Loo CK; Sachdev PS; Malhi GS; Lagopoulos J; Mitchell PB; Lagopoulos , 2007, 'Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation TDCS for the Treatment of Depression: Cognitive and Neuropsychological Findings [Abstract APP040]', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Sage Publications, United Kingdom, Vol. 41, pp. A481 - A481, presented at WPA International Congress 2007, Melbourne, Australia, 28 November 2007 - 02 December 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00048670701757092

Sachdev PS, 2007, 'Gene-environment interaction in healthy brain ageing and age related neurodegeneration [Abstract]', in Australasian Journal on Ageing, Adelaide, Australia, Vol. 26, pp. A34 - A34, presented at 40th National Conference of the Australian Association of Gerontology, Adelaide, Australia, 21 November 2007 - 23 November 2007

Chen X; Sachdev PS; Wen W; Anstey KJ, 2007, 'Risk factors of incidental lacunar infarcts in a community population aged 60-64 years: The path through life study [Abstract]', in Journal of Neurological Sciences, Budapest, Hungary, Vol. 283, pp. 310 - 310, presented at 5th International Congress on Vascular Dementia, Budapest, Hungary, 08 November 2007 - 11 November 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jns.2009.02.267

Withall A; Brodaty H; Altendorf A; Sachdev PS, 2007, 'A longitudinal study examining the independence of apathy and depression after stroke: The Sydney Stroke Study [Abstract FC3-3]', in International Psychogeriatrics, Osaka, Japan, Vol. 19, pp. 86 - 86, presented at Silver Congress of the International Psychogeriatric Association "Active Aging: Wisdom for Body, Mind and Spirit", Osaka, Japan, 14 October 2007 - 18 October 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1041610207005893

Withall A; Brodaty H; Altendorf A; Sachdev P, 2007, 'Who does well after a stroke? The Sydney Stroke Study [Abstact FC9-6]', in International Psychogeriatrics, Osaka, Japan, Vol. 19, pp. 115 - 115, presented at Silver Congress of the International Psychogeriatric Association "Active Aging: Wisdom for Body, Mind and Spirit", Osaka, Japan, 14 October 2007 - 18 October 2007, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1041610207005893

Withall A; Brodaty H; Altendorf A; Sachdev P, 2006, 'Behavioural problems following stroke - is there a relationship with cognitive impairment? [Abstract]', in Acta Neuropsychiatr, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 18, pp. 275 - 275, presented at Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting – “Brainwaves”, Sydney, Australia, 06 December 2006 - 08 December 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0924270800030921

Kochan N; Sachdev P; Trollor J; Brodaty H; Slavin M, 2006, 'Diagnosing mild cognitive impairment - a data-driven approach [Abstract]', in Acta Neuropsychiatrica, Cambridge University Press (CUP): STM Journals, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 18, pp. 257 - 257, presented at Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting 2006 - "Brainwaves", Sydney, Australia, 06 December 2006 - 08 December 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0924270800030441

Slavin M; Brodaty H; Kochan N; Sachdev P, 2006, 'Diagnosing mild cognitive impairment: the problem with subjective complaints [Abstract]', in Acta Neuropsychiatr, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 18, pp. 270 - 270, presented at Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting 2006 - "Brainwaves", Sydney, Australia, 06 December 2006 - 08 December 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0924270800030799

Malhi G; Loo C; Lagopoulos J; Pigot M; Moss K; Mitchell P; Sachdev P, 2006, 'Direct current and deep brain stimulation with lessons from neurosurgery [Abstract 07-04]', in Acta Neuropsychiatr, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 18, pp. 330 - 331, presented at Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting – “Brainwaves”, Sydney, Australia, 06 December 2006 - 08 December 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0924270800032270

Trollor J; Brodaty H; Andrews G; Sachdev P; Anderson T, 2006, 'Prevalence of mental disorders in the elderly: the Australian National Mental Health and Well-being Survey [Abstract]', in Acta Neuropsychiatrica, Cambridge University Press (CUP): STM Journals, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 18, pp. 271 - 272, presented at Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting 2006 - "Brainwaves", Sydney, Australia, 06 December 2006 - 08 December 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0924270800030829

Mitchell P; Loo C; Malhi G; McFarquhar T; Sachdev P, 2006, 'TMS treatment for depression: overview of efficacy and report on a sham-controlled trial of twice daily left prefrontal rTMS [Abstract 07-02]', in Acta Neuropsychiatrica, Cambridge University Press (CUP): STM Journals, England, Vol. 18, pp. 330 - 330, presented at Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting – “Brainwaves”, England, 06 December 2006 - 08 December 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0924270800032257

Cherbuin N; Anstey K; Wen W; Sachdev P, 2006, 'White matter hyperintensities: lateralization effects [Abstract]', in Acta Neuropsychiatr, Sydney, Australia, Vol. 18, pp. 246 - 246, presented at The Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research Annual Meeting 2006 - "Brainwaves", Sydney, Australia, 06 December 2006 - 08 December 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0924270800030155

Loo CK; McFarquhar TF; Sachdev PS; Malhi GS; Mitchell PB, 2006, 'A sham-controlled trial of twice daily left prefrontal rTMS for depression [Abstract SY055]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S50 - S50, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Wen W; Sachdev PS; Chen X; Anstey K, 2006, 'Brain atrophy and white matter hyperintensity: a voxel-based morphometric study in a large epidemiological sample [Abstract Poster PO079]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S150 - S150, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Poljak A; Sachdev PS; Brodaty H; Slavin MJ; Trollor JN, 2006, 'Correlation of plasma levels of Aβ 1-40 and Aβ 1-42 peptides in patients with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke [Abstract Poster PO76]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S148 - S148, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Brodaty H; Sachdev PS; Withall AL; Altendorf A, 2006, 'Down and out: depression and apathy after stroke [Abstract SY087]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S73 - S73, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Chen X; Wen W; Anstey K; Sachdev PS, 2006, 'Effects of cerebrovascular risk factors on gray matter volume in adults aged 60-64 years: A voxel-based morphometric study', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S149 - S149, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Sachdev PS; Feredoes EA, 2006, 'Modulation of working memory processes in the prefrontal cortex through the application of weak transcranial direct currents (tDCS) [Abstract SY045]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S40 - S40, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Sachdev PS, 2006, 'Neuropsychiatry: a discipline for the future (Presidential Symposium) [Abstract PS01]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S3 - S3, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Olley AL; Sachdev PS; Malhi GS, 2006, 'Obsessive or compulsive? Time to decide [Free Paper FP051]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S105 - S105, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Loo CK; Mitchell PB; Sachdev PS; McFarquhar TF; Malhi GS, 2006, 'Psychomotor retardation is characterized by a reduced ability to activate the motor cortex: a TMS study of the mechanisms involved [Abstract SY043]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S39 - S39, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Poljak A; Matayatsuk C; Bustamante S; Sachdev PS; Brodaty H, 2006, 'Quantification of O- and M-tyrosine levels in Alzheimer’s plasma proteins [Abstract Poster PO077]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S148 - S148, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Chen X; Wen W; Malhi GS; Ivanovski B; Sachdev PS, 2006, 'Regional gray matter changes in bipolar disorder: a voxel-based morphometry study [Abstract Poster PO051]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S135 - S135, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Mondraty NK; Sachdev PS; Wen W, (ed.), 2006, 'Self and non-self image processing by anorexics: an fMRI study [Abstract SY061]', in 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, Vol. 2, pp. S53 - S53, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Wen W; Li J; Chen X; Anstey K; Sachdev PS, 2006, 'Sizes and shapes of corpus callosum: exploring sex differences with a large data set and a new computational algorithm [Abstract Poster PO080]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S150 - S150, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Kochan NA; Slavin MJ; Sachdev PS; Brodaty H, 2006, 'Sub-classification of mild cognitive impairment [Abstract Poster PO081]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S151 - S151, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Slavin MJ; Brodaty H; Sachdev PS; Kochan NA; Trollor JN, 2006, 'The controversy about subjective memory complaints [Abstract SY111]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S98 - S98, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Sachdev PS, 2006, 'The neurobiological basis of visual hallucinations [Abstract SY029]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S31 - S31, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Olley AL; Sachdev PS; Malhi GS, 2006, 'The utility of fMRI in human decision making [Abstract SY021]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S17 - S17, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Sachdev PS, 2006, 'Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for resistant depression: current status [Abstract SY054]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S50 - S50, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Sachdev PS, 2006, 'White matter hyperintensities in the ageing brain: Morphology, risk factors and significance for cognitive impairment [Abstract SY081]', in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Dove Medical Press, Cheshire, UK, Vol. 2, pp. S66 - S66, presented at 6th International Neuropsychiatric Association Congress, Sydney, 10 September 2006 - 14 September 2006

Loo CK; Sachdev PS, 2006, 'Transcranial magnetic stimulation - a novel treatment for auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia? [Abstract O43]', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Sage Publications, United Kingdom, Vol. 40, pp. A123 - A123, presented at Australasian Schizophrenia Conference, Fremantle, WA, 21 August 2006 - 23 August 2006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j.1440-1614.2006.01859_7.x

Poljak A; Maclean C; Sachdev PS; Bustamante S; Smythe GA, 2005, 'Reduced nicotinamide but unchanged quinolinic acid concentrations in Alzheimer brain cortical regions [Abstract]', in Proceedings of the Tryptophan Metabolism National Meeting 2005, Athol Lykke Theatre, School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, presented at Tryptophan Metabolism National Meeting 2005, Athol Lykke Theatre, School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 09 December 2005

Ivanovski B; Malhi GS; Sachdev PS, 2005, 'Neuropsychological deficits and functional impairment in bipolar disorder [Abstract 421]', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Sage Publications, United Kingdom, Vol. 39, pp. A53 - A53, presented at Joint CINP/ASPR Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, Qld, 07 December 2005 - 09 December 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01731.x

Naidoo D; Lux O; Salonikas C; Sachdev PS; Parslow R, 2005, 'Plasma total antioxidant capacity and uric acid in a middle aged community sample [Abstract 425]', in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Austin, Texas, USA, Vol. 39, pp. S154 - S154, presented at Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine (SFRBM) 12th Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, USA, 16 November 2005 - 20 November 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2005.10.027

Looi J; Shattuck DW; Toga AW; Wen W; Brodaty H; Sachdev P, 2005, 'Piloting a method for longitudinal quantitation of white matter hyperintensities in the Sydney Stroke Study [Abstract FC8:1]', in International Psychogeriatrics, Stockholm, Sweden, Vol. 17, pp. 158 - 159, presented at 12th Congress of the International Psychogeriatric Association, Stockholm, Sweden, 20 September 2005 - 24 September 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S104161020500236X

Brodaty H; Berman K; Sachdev PS; Withall A; Altendorf A, 2005, 'Depression, stroke and age-related macular degeneration [Abstract 247]', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, SAGE Publications (UK and US), Sydney, Australia, Vol. 39, pp. A115 - A115, presented at 40th Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Pyschiatrists (RANZCP) - Psychiatry in a Changing World, Sydney, Australia, 22 May 2005 - 26 May 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1614.2005.01674_39_s1.x

Sachdev P, 2005, 'Enhancing the human brain [Abstract No. 211]', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, SAGE Publications (UK and US), Sydney, Australia, Vol. 39, pp. A108 - A109, presented at 40th Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) - Psychiatry in a Changing World, Sydney, Australia, 22 May 2005 - 26 May 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01731.x

Feredoes E; Sachdev PS, 2005, 'Differential effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation of left and right posterior parietal cortex on mental rotation', in Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, M I T Press, pp. 112 - 112, presented at ???

Gorrie CA; Rodrigue M; Duflou J; Sachdev PS; Waite PM, 2004, 'Older pedestrian fatalities: Assessment of dementia related neuropathology [Abstract P201]', in Journal of Neurotrauma, Sage Publications Inc, San Diego, CA, USA, Vol. 21, pp. 1314 - 1314, presented at 22nd Annual National Neurotrauma Society Symposium, San Diego, CA, USA, 20 October 2004 - 24 October 2004, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/neu.2004.21.1264

Brodaty H; Sachdev PS; Valenzuela MJ; Lorentz L; Koschera A, 2004, 'The Sydney Stroke Study: A controlled study of the progression ofcognitive and functional impairment over one year [Abstract P1-004]', in Neurobiology of Aging, Elsevier Science Inc, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Vol. 25, pp. S94 - S94, presented at 9th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 17 July 2004 - 22 July 2004, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0197-4580(04)80318-X

Maller JJ; Anstey KJ; Jorm AF; Christensen H; Wen W; Sachdev PS, 2004, 'Intracranial volume and cognition in 60- to 64-year-old individuals [Abstract 72686]', in Brain Impairment, Australian Academic Press, Bowen Hills, Qld, Australia, Vol. 5, pp. 42 - 42, presented at Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment (ASSBI) / International Neuropsychological Society (INS) Conference, Brisbane, Qld, 07 July 2004 - 10 July 2004, http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/brim.5.supp.11

Sachdev PS, (ed.), 2004, 'Homocysteine, cerebrovascular disease and cognitive function [Abstract SP.59.04]', in International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, Cambridge University Press, New York, Vol. 7, pp. 72 - 73, presented at XXIVth CNIP Congress, Paris, France, 20 June 2004 - 24 June 2004, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1461145704004547

Sachdev PS, 2004, 'Homocysteine, cerebrovascular disease and cognitive function [Abstract SP.59.04]', in International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, Cambridge University Press, Paris, France, Vol. 7, pp. S73 - S73, presented at XXIV CINP Congress, Paris, France, 20 June 2004 - 24 June 2004, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1461145704004547

Withall AL; Brodaty H; Sachdev PS; Koschera A; Valenzuela MJ; Lorentz L, 2004, 'Apathy after stroke: who knows? Who cares? Results of the Sydney Stroke Study [Abstract 5011]', in World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, W F S B P-World Federation Socbiological Psychiatr, Glasgow, Scotland, Vol. 5, pp. 9 - 9, presented at World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry International Congress of Biological Psychiatry, Sydney, 09 February 2004 - 13 February 2004

Sachdev PS; Wen W; Parslow R; Naidoo D; Christensen H; Jorm T; Brodaty H, 2004, 'Homocysteine, cerebrovascular disease and brain atrophy [Abstract 5012]', in World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, W F S B P-World Federation Socbiological Psychiatr, Glasgow, Scotland, Vol. 5, pp. 9 - 9, presented at World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry International Congress of Biological Psychiatry, Sydney, 09 February 2004 - 13 February 2004

Reutens SG; Malhi GS; Wen W; Sachdev PS; Ivanovski B, 2004, 'Magnetic resonance spectroscopy in depression – preliminary data [Abstract 6072]', in World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, W F S B P-World Federation Socbiological Psychiatr, Glasgow, Scotland, Vol. 5, pp. 73 - 73, presented at World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry International Congress of Biological Psychiatry, Sydney, 09 February 2004 - 13 February 2004

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