Long-lasting memory deficits in children recovered from Reye's syndrome

J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 1988 Aug;10(4):409-20. doi: 10.1080/01688638808408249.

Abstract

Twenty-six children, ages 7-18 years, were tested for possible memory impairments following Reye's syndrome (RS). The RS group was matched to a normal control group on race, age, SES, and estimated IQ. The Wechsler Memory Scale (with delayed recall) and two depth-of-processing tests were administered. For the control group, the mean MQ-IQ difference was +2, while the MQ-IQ difference for the RS group was -14. This proved to be highly significant. Short-term memory and long-term memory scores were significantly lower for the RS group, with verbal memory tasks being most affected.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Memory / physiology
  • Memory Disorders / etiology*
  • Memory Disorders / physiopathology
  • Memory Disorders / psychology
  • Neuropsychological Tests*
  • Reye Syndrome / complications*
  • Reye Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Reye Syndrome / psychology