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All articles tagged: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology (G31.84)

HealthDay 02 July at 04.04 PM

Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary Care

A 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

HealthDay 01 July at 03.05 PM

Emergence of Psychosis in Alzheimer Disease Linked to Elevations in p-tau181

For 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

HealthDay 24 June at 03.03 PM

Vigorous Physical Activity May Preserve Cognitive Function in High-Risk HTN

For 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

HealthDay 20 June at 04.11 PM

Cognitive Impairment Delayed With Genetic Variant

Cognitive 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

HealthDay 20 June at 03.57 PM

Burden of Chronic Health Conditions Increased for LGTBQ+ Cancer Survivors

Cancer 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

HealthDay 13 June at 04.08 PM

Lifestyle Intervention Can Improve Cognition, Function in Early Alzheimer Disease

For 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

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.

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 Individuals

The 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.

HealthDay 30 January at 04.30 PM

Strategies Needed to Improve Delivery of Alzheimer Disease-Modifying Therapies

Strategies 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

HealthDay 23 January at 04.54 PM

Dietary Protein Intake Linked to Higher Odds of Healthy Aging

Dietary 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

HealthDay 17 January at 04.32 PM

Lower Cutoff Points for Montreal Cognitive Assessment Needed

The 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

HealthDay 27 December at 04.04 PM

Modeling Can Predict Preemies at Risk for Cognitive Impairment

Predictive 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

HealthDay 15 December at 05.00 PM

Cocoa Supplementation No Aid for Cognition in Older Adults

Cocoa 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

HealthDay 08 December at 09.45 PM

Adenotonsillectomy No Aid for Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children

In 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

HealthDay 08 December at 04.54 PM

Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 26-30

The 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

HealthDay 07 December at 04.43 PM

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Beneficial in Alzheimer Disease

For 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

HealthDay 05 December at 09.59 PM

One in Seven Adults Report Experiencing Long COVID

One 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

HealthDay 16 November at 04.58 PM

Gantenerumab Does Not Slow Clinical Decline in Early Alzheimer Disease

The 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

HealthDay 09 November at 04.11 PM

Yoga Intervention Can Reduce Felt Stigma in Epilepsy Patients

For 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

HealthDay 01 November at 03.28 PM

Incident A-Fib Linked to Increased Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment

Incident 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

HealthDay 31 October at 03.34 PM

Cognitively Enriched Tai Ji Quan Training Good for Seniors With MCI

Cognitively 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