Study: Cognitive problems are at play when people stop driving
By
Kristen Fischer
May 22, 2024
Women, those with cognitive impairment and those who did worse on cognitive tests were more likely to stop driving, a new study shows. Additionally, the amount of amyloid plaques and tau tangles people...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, April 25
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 25, 2024
Black women with poor heart health may show cognitive decline in midlife … Acid reflux meds may up migraine risk … Study shows how age slows down some older adults … Tech order entry reduces antibiotic...
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 20, 2024
Nursing homes struggle with tighter reimbursement environment, expert says … FBI, Justice Department cracking down on PPP loan fraudsters … Social activities prevent cognitive decline in care facility...
Study uses car sensors to spot cognitive changes in older drivers
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 05, 2024
Researchers are hoping that in-vehicle sensors may offer a valuable glimpse into cognitive changes that older adults who drive may experience.
Sleep quality, sleep medicine linked to greater cognitive decline in older Black adults, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 29, 2024
A new study highlighted the differences in sleep factors as they relate to cognitive function as well as race and ethnicity. Namely, Black individuals are more likely to have adverse impacts from sleep...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Feb. 29
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 29, 2024
Review questions surgical infection prevention … Cognitive frailty tied to stiff arteries … Disparities play a part in stroke care … Palliative psychiatry could help people with mental illness …...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Feb. 23
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 23, 2024
FDA: Don’t use watches, rings to gauge blood glucose … Sensory, motor issues tied to early cognitive problems … AI may outperform human specialists in managing retina, glaucoma issues … Blood test...
Scientists explore how brain compensates for impaired cognition
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 09, 2024
Our brains are smarter — and more resourceful — than we may realize, according to new evidence.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Feb. 9
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 09, 2024
Music is a mental, physical health booster … 1 in 5 Indian adults have mild neurocognitive disorder, data shows … Vaccine-makers eye antibiotic resistance as new goal … Report: FDA has weak oversight...
Amyloid buildup, small vessel disease tied to cognitive function in older adults with type 2 diabetes
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 05, 2024
Scientists don’t have all the answers when it comes to understanding the link between diabetes and cognitive decline, especially when it comes to biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease.