Neurology
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Pandemic tied to a 50% drop in memory, executive function in older adults
“On the positive note, there is evidence that lifestyle changes and improved health management can positively influence mental functioning.”
Commentary
What to tell your patients about anti-amyloids for Alzheimer’s disease
"It's important that we inform our patients that really, even with this therapy, there's no prospect of stabilizing or restoring cognition or...
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Memory-enhancing intervention may help boost confidence, not necessarily memory, in older adults, study suggests
Patients who noticed some change in their memory and who are interested in making some positive changes in their daily cognitive functioning may...
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Stroke patients benefit from neurologic music therapy
Neurologic music therapy improves mental health and increases neuroplasticity, when used in conjunction with stroke rehabilitation.
From the Journals
AF tied to 45% increase in mild cognitive impairment
The data suggest combining anticoagulation and symptom and comorbidity management may prevent cognitive deterioration.
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Brain structural and cognitive changes during pregnancy
Pregnancy is unquestionably a major milestone in a woman’s life.
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Higher triglycerides linked to lower dementia risk
“Triglyceride levels may serve as a useful predictor for dementia risk and cognitive decline in older populations.”
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Is it time to scrap ultraprocessed foods?
For every 10% increase in UPF consumption, the odds of developing any kind of dementia increased by 25% in one study.
Conference Coverage
Lag in antidepressant treatment response explained?
Compared with the placebo group, participants taking escitalopram had a marked increase in synaptic density.
Conference Coverage
Playing board games may slow cognitive decline, improve QoL
Playing a board game involves concentration, strategy, and intermittent rewards – all of which are good for the brain and may involve the...
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Proton pump inhibitors linked to increased dementia risk
“The association between PPI use and dementia was unambiguously largest among the youngest cases of dementia.”