All articles tagged: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology (G31.84)
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HealthDay
02 July at 04.04 PM
Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary CareA self-administered gerocognitive examination (SAGE) is easily incorporated into primary care provider (PCP) visits, and its use significantly increases detection of new cognitive conditions/concerns in older adults, according to a study published online June 12 in Frontiers in Medicine.Douglas W. Scharre, M.D., from The Ohio State Univ |
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HealthDay
01 July at 03.05 PM
Emergence of Psychosis in Alzheimer Disease Linked to Elevations in p-tau181For individuals with Alzheimer disease (AD), the emergence of psychosis is associated with elevations in levels of plasma tau phosphorylated at threonine 181 (p-tau181), according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Psychiatry.Jesus J. Gomar, Ph.D., and Jeremy Koppel, M.D., from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Ma |
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HealthDay
24 June at 03.03 PM
Vigorous Physical Activity May Preserve Cognitive Function in High-Risk HTNFor high-risk patients with hypertension, vigorous physical activity (VPA) may preserve cognitive function, according to a study published online June 6 in Alzheimer's & Dementia.Richard Kazibwe, M.D., from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and colleagues categorized the baseline self-re |
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HealthDay
20 June at 04.11 PM
Cognitive Impairment Delayed With Genetic VariantCognitive impairment is delayed among persons who are heterozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 Christchurch variant (APOE3Ch), according to a study published in the June 20 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Yakeel T. Quiroz, Ph.D., from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues analyzed data |
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HealthDay
20 June at 03.57 PM
Burden of Chronic Health Conditions Increased for LGTBQ+ Cancer SurvivorsCancer survivors who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus (LGBTQ+) have an increased burden of all chronic health conditions, disabilities, and limitations, according to a study published online June 20 in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.Austin R. Waters, from the University of North Carolina a |
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HealthDay
13 June at 04.08 PM
Lifestyle Intervention Can Improve Cognition, Function in Early Alzheimer DiseaseFor patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia due to Alzheimer disease (AD), comprehensive lifestyle changes may improve cognition and function, according to a study published online June 7 in Alzheimer's Research & Therapy.Dean Ornish, M.D., from Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, Californi |
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Evalytics
13 May at 09.00 PM
Medical freedom vs. public health: Should fluoride be in our drinking water?Several cities in the U.S. are banning fluoride in drinking water, citing health concerns. Critics argue that fluoride poses risks and lacks FDA approval for safety. Proponents maintain that fluoride is essential for dental health and helps prevent tooth decay. |
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Evalytics
06 May at 07.23 PM
The Impact of a Western Diet High in Fats and Sugars on Memory and Brain Development in Young IndividualsThe article discusses the worrying trend of young people consuming high-fat, high-sugar Western diets. It highlights studies showing the negative impact on cognitive function and brain health. Overall, it emphasizes the risks and neurological implications of prolonged consumption of this diet among the youth. |
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HealthDay
30 January at 04.30 PM
Strategies Needed to Improve Delivery of Alzheimer Disease-Modifying TherapiesStrategies are needed to improve the delivery of Alzheimer disease (AD) disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), according to a report published online Jan. 30 by the RAND Corporation.Jodi L. Liu, Ph.D., from the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, California, and colleagues used a simulation model to examine how primary care capacity for early detect |
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HealthDay
23 January at 04.54 PM
Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Higher Odds of Healthy AgingDietary protein intake, especially plant protein, is associated with higher odds of healthy aging, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Andres V. Ardisson Korat, D.Sc., from Tufts University in Boston, and colleagues examined the long-term role of dietary protein intake in 48,762 h |
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HealthDay
17 January at 04.32 PM
Lower Cutoff Points for Montreal Cognitive Assessment NeededThe Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) cutpoints for identifying mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia are inappropriately high in a diverse community setting, yielding a high false-positive rate, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.Marnina B. Stimmel, Ph.D., fr |
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HealthDay
27 December at 04.04 PM
Modeling Can Predict Preemies at Risk for Cognitive ImpairmentPredictive modeling in neonatal care can identify very preterm infants at risk for developing cognitive impairment at 2 years of age, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Network Open.Andrea K. Bowe, M.P.H., from the University College Cork in Ireland, and colleagues conducted a prognostic study to predict cognitive |
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HealthDay
15 December at 05.00 PM
Cocoa Supplementation No Aid for Cognition in Older AdultsCocoa extract supplementation does not show cognitive benefits for older adults over two years, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Chirag M. Vyas, M.B.B.S., from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues compared whether daily supplementation with cocoa extract |
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HealthDay
08 December at 09.45 PM
Adenotonsillectomy No Aid for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in ChildrenIn children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), adenotonsillectomy does not significantly improve executive function or attention, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Susan Redline, M.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and colleagues compared ear |
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HealthDay
08 December at 04.54 PM
Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 26-30The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America was held from Nov. 26 to 30 in Chicago, drawing nearly 25,000 participants, including radiologists, radiation oncologists, physicists in medicine, radiologic technologists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured scientific papers from a number of subspecialtie |
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HealthDay
07 December at 04.43 PM
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Beneficial in Alzheimer DiseaseFor patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may improve cognitive function, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in General Psychiatry.Xingxing Li, from the Ningbo Kangning Hospital & Affiliated Mental Health Centre at Ningbo University in China, and colleagues examined th |
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HealthDay
05 December at 09.59 PM
One in Seven Adults Report Experiencing Long COVIDOne in seven U.S. adults report having had long COVID at some point, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in PLOS ONE.David G. Blanchflower, Ph.D., from Dartmouth University in Hanover, New Hampshire, and Alex Bryson, Ph.D., from University College London, used data from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey (June t |
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HealthDay
16 November at 04.58 PM
Gantenerumab Does Not Slow Clinical Decline in Early Alzheimer DiseaseThe use of gantenerumab leads to lower amyloid plaque burden at 116 weeks, but is not associated with slower clinical decline among patients with early Alzheimer disease, according to a study published in the Nov. 16 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Randall J. Bateman, M.D., from the Washington University School of Medicin |
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HealthDay
09 November at 04.11 PM
Yoga Intervention Can Reduce Felt Stigma in Epilepsy PatientsFor patients with epilepsy, yoga therapy plus psychoeducation can reduce felt stigma, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in Neurology.Kirandeep Kaur, Ph.D., from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, and colleagues conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine whether yoga and psychoeducation are effe |
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HealthDay
01 November at 03.28 PM
Incident A-Fib Linked to Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive ImpairmentIncident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a research letter published online Oct. 25 in JACC: Advances.Sheng-Chia Chung, Ph.D., from University College London, and colleagues examined the association of AF with MCI and subsequent dementia using U.K. primary ele |
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HealthDay
31 October at 03.34 PM
Cognitively Enriched Tai Ji Quan Training Good for Seniors With MCICognitively enhanced tai ji quan therapy is superior to standard tai ji quan and stretching exercise for community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or self-reported memory concerns, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., from the Oregon Research Inst |
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Medical xPress
30 June at 07.40 AM
Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts sayIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research shows that many people who get IUDs experience moderate to intense pain during the insertion. But it wasn't until recently that providers began to acknowledge this and do something about it. |
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HealthDay
27 June at 03.19 PM
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Beneficial for Blood CancersImmunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) is associated with reductions in hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, severe infections, and associated antimicrobial use among real-world patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a study published online June 21 in Blood Advances.Jacob D. Soum |
Medpage Today
26 June at 04.59 PM
When Was the Last Time You Really Talked With Your Patient?My 10 o'clock patient's name is Maria*. Her chart has three "health maintenance" flags that are bright red, indicating that she is more than 3 years overdue for a mammogram, more than 6 years overdue for a Pap smear, and has... |
Medpage Today
23 June at 09.21 PM
Novel Triple-Hormone Agonist Boosts Beta-Cell Function in T2DORLANDO -- An investigational triple-hormone receptor agonist improved metabolic profiles of people with obesity with or without type 2 diabetes, an exploratory biomarker analysis of a phase II trial found. After 36 weeks... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy ProgressionORLANDO -- The cholesterol drug fenofibrate reduced progression of early eye disease among diabetes patients, the LENS trial showed. The fibrate reduced progression of early diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy by a relative... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic StrokeTTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... |
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Medical xPress
22 June at 05.20 PM
Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugsThe manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. |
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HealthDay
21 June at 03.38 PM
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is LowThe overall prevalence of up-to-date (UTD) lung cancer screening (LCS) was low in 2022, with prevalence increasing with age and number of comorbidities, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues estimated the contemporary preval |
Medpage Today
13 June at 06.56 PM
Upping Immunotherapy Activity; A Win for Lung Screening; Looming Drug Price Break?Finding a way to dissociate the activity of effector T cells from regulatory T cells could make immune checkpoint inhibitors more effective in the 60% of melanoma patients who do not benefit or develop resistance to the drugs... |
Medpage Today
08 June at 04.00 PM
Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to WatchBy early July, the Supreme Court will release its most controversial rulings for the 2023-2024 term. The Court's 6-3 conservative supermajority has already overturned Roe v. Wade, sharply limited affirmative action, expanded... |