What Responsibility Do Physicians Have in Confronting Pseudomedicine?
Pseudomedicine products aimed at treating dementia and cognitive performance have increased in prevalence in recent years.
Neurocognitive Disorders
Dementia Prevalence Higher in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis showed a significantly higher prevalence of overall dementia and Alzheimer dementia.
Tau PET May Be Best to Detect Early Cognitive Changes in Alzheimer Disease
Researchers analyzed the cross-sectional relationships among regional tau, β-amyloid, and cortical thickness and neuropsychological function in Alzheimer disease.
Psychotherapy Associated With Reduced Frequency of Nonepileptic Seizures
Findings showed an association between adherence with psychotherapy and ≥50% reduction in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures frequency at 12 to 24 months of follow-up.
Higher Triglycerides May Be Protective in the Very Elderly
Higher triglycerides are associated with a decreased risk of cognitive decline.
Study Looks at Pathology of CTE in American Football Players
Over time, reported cognitive, behavioral, mood, and motor symptoms were often associated with football players diagnosed with CTE.
Midlife Cognitive, Physical Activity May Cut Dementia Risk
Midlife cognitive and physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for dementia.
Midlife Systemic Inflammation Linked to Later Cognitive Decline
A recent study provides evidence for an early pathogenic role of systemic inflammation in late-life neurocognitive impairment.
Reduced Brain Volume May Diminish Self-Monitoring Skills in Dementia
Patients with dementia had decreased ability for self-monitoring, probably as a result of impairments of the insula and orbitofrontal cortex.
An Overview of Progress and Future Challenges in Aging and Diversity Research
Researchers identified current gaps in aging and diversity research and identified future directions that research should take.
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