Self-administered gerocognitive exam improves detection of cognitive issues in primary care
Jul 02, 2024
Detection rates appear to increase during nonacute office visits.
Vigorous physical activity may preserve cognitive function in high-risk HTN
Jun 24, 2024
High versus low vigorous physical activity was linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia and MCI/probable dementia in a multivariate model.
Cognitive impairment delayed with genetic variant
Jun 20, 2024
The onset of cognitive impairment was delayed among those heterozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 Christchurch variant.
Lifestyle intervention can improve cognition, function in early Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 13, 2024
A significant correlation was seen between lifestyle and both cognitive function and Aβ42/40 ratio.
The 5-Cog paradigm improves diagnosis, management of dementia
Jun 11, 2024
A threefold improvement was seen in dementia care actions with the 5-Cog paradigm, a culturally adept cognitive detection tool.
Study identifies factors that predict driving cessation in seniors
May 22, 2024
Older age, female sex and progression to symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease were associated with driving cessation.
Nonwhite adults with cognitive impairment more likely to live in polluted areas
May 21, 2024
The authors say that clinical trials should consider environmental exposures and injustices.
Medicare spending would increase $2.0 to $5.1 billion with lecanemab
May 18, 2023
$2.0 to $5.1 billion would include lecanemab and ancillary costs; estimated annual per-patient coinsurance could reach $6,636
Mild cognitive impairment underdiagnosed
Nov 21, 2023
Only 0.1% of clinicians and practices have diagnosis rates within the expected range.
Thyrotoxicosis linked to risk for incident cognitive disorder
Dec 28, 2023
Exogenous thyrotoxicosis remained a significant risk factor for cognitive disorders when stratified by cause and severity.