Early Adult Income Volatility Tied to Later Brain Health
Income volatility during a 20-year period beginning in young adulthood is associated with worse cognitive function and brain integrity in midlife.
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Improving Detection of Delirium in the Acute Setting
Delirium is highly prevalent in critical care, especially among elderly patients and individuals with dementia. Although rates vary widely across studies, findings suggest delirium affects more than 15% of hospitalized patients. For additional discussion regarding this topic, Neurology Advisor interviewed Leopoldo Pozuelo, MD, MBA, FACP, FACLP, clinical vice chair of psychiatry and psychology at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Should Aging Physicians Be Required to Undergo Cognitive Testing?
The issue of aging physicians poses serious challenges to the medical profession, with concerns that judgment or skills might decline with age.
Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening
Stepwise screening starts with a single question on subjective memory loss.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Screening in Older Adults
The USPSTF draft recommendation statement says there is inadequate evidence for weighing the benefits and harms of cognitive screening in older adults.
Essential Steps to Implementing Guidelines for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diabetes
Evidence to date suggests that the risk for all-cause dementia is 40% to 60% higher in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Mentally Stimulating Activities Lower Risk for Cognitive Decline
Among community-dwelling older persons, engaging in a higher number of mentally stimulating activities, particularly in late life, is associated with a lower risk for developing mild cognitive impairment.
Score Model Effectively Predicts Mortality Risk in Dementia
Eleven acute and chronic factors were identified for building a risk score model for predicting mortality in patients with dementia.
Dementia Tied to Anticholinergic Use
In a prospective study, the odds of dementia increased nearly 50% with daily use of anticholinergics for 3 years at the minimum effective dose recommended for older adults.
Many Adults Worry About Developing Dementia
Many adults are worried about developing dementia and about half report taking steps to maintain or improve memory.
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