Folate levels linked to lower cardiovascular mortality risk in arthritis … Trial drug eases chronic cough symptoms… Lack of evidence stymies guidance for dementia screening in asymptomatic adults
Dementia screening in primary care does not increase anxiety, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 16, 2020
Can dementia screening harm a patient’s mental health? Not according to a study of diverse Indiana primary clinics.
Dementia unlikely for those who get past these hurdles, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2019
A brief cognitive screening combined with an olfactory test may rule out future dementia in people with mild cognitive impairment, say researchers.
4 surgeons general call for annual cognitive assessments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 14, 2019
Calling dementia our No. 1 public health crisis, four former U.S. surgeons general are advocating for annual cognitive assessments.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, September 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Eyes could be windows to Alzheimer’s disease risk … FDA OKs glucagon rescue pen for severe hypos in diabetes … Boosting vitamin K may help stabilize warfarin patients … Evidence lacking for...
Early dementia screening is accurate but pointless, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 23, 2013
Assessment tools can effectively identify people in the early stages of dementia, but existing evidence suggests there is no pressing reason to do this type of cognitive screening, according to newly published...