Elderly Social Isolation, Loneliness in COVID-19 May Lead to Cognitive Decline
Social isolation and loneliness can increase the risk for cognitive decline in seniors in assisted living or nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Inverted U-Shaped Link Seen for Sleep Duration, Cognitive Decline
There is an inverted U-shaped association between sleep duration and global cognitive decline.
Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities
Improvements in lifestyle risk factors for dementia can lead to short-term improvements in cognition among community-dwelling adults experiencing cognitive decline.
Benefits of Remote Digital Neurological Assessment for Patients with MS
The smartphone-based Symbol Digit Modalities Test is a reliable tool for assessment of cognitive function in patients with multiple sclerosis.
Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline
Anticholinergic medications are associated with an increased risk for incident mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline in older adults.
Moderate/High Risk for ESRD Tied to Worse Cognition Later in Life
Adults who experience more episodes of moderate/high end-stage renal disease risk have worse performance in cognitive domains in middle age.
Simple Coping Behaviors Linked to Reduced Anxiety, Depression During COVID-19
Simple coping behaviors may protect against anxiety and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown.
Continuous vs Routine EEGs Improve Seizure Detection But Not Outcomes
Compared to routine EEG, continuous EEG increased seizure detection and guided antiseizure treatment, but was not associated with improved outcomes.
Sleep, Cognition May Be Closely Linked in People With Bipolar Disorder
Sleep abnormalities and cognition in bipolar disorder may be related, and may affect cognition in this patient population.
Cerebrovascular Reactivity Predicts Cognitive Impairment Independent of AD
MRI-based cerebrovascular reactivity is associated with cognitive function independent of Alzheimer disease pathology.
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