Neurocognitive Disorders Archives

Nurse-Led Program Reduces New-Onset Delirium in Older Post-Acute Care Patients

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October 12, 2021

Delirium prevention program leads to fewer cases of new-onset delirium during post-acute rehabilitation stays at a skilled nursing facility.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

MIND Diet Tied to Better Cognitive Function in Older Adults

October 8, 2021

Adherence to the MIND diet is associated with better memory and thinking skills independent of Alzheimer disease pathology.

Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia, causes progressive memory loss, impaired intellect, loss of coordination, and an inexorable decline in the ability to perform daily tasks. The exact cause of the condition is not known and there is no cure, but some therapies may help ease symptoms.

Neurocognitive Disorders

Two-Hour OGTT Can Predict Future Episodic Memory Decline

September 29, 2021

A two-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) can predict future episodic memory decline, according to a study published online.

MDS 2021

Using Neuropsychological Profiles to Differentiate MCI Progression to Alzheimer Disease vs Lewy Body Dementia

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Jessica Nye, PhD

September 23, 2021

A researcher assessed the predictive power of neuropsychologic features in distinguishing the progression to Alzheimer disease vs Lewy body dementia in patients with mild cognitive impairment.

MDS 2021

Is Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction?

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Amit Akirov, MD

September 22, 2021

At MDS 2021, researchers shared study results on the prevalence of cognitive dysfunction and depression in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) and the impact of RLS severity on these variables.

Multiple Sclerosis

Cognitive Decline in MS Linked to Ventral Attention Network

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Jessica Nye, PhD

September 17, 2021

Researchers measured cognitive impairment conversion in patients with MS to better understand how it relates to changes in functional connections in structured brain regions.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Family Availability Impacts Formal, Informal Dementia Care

September 13, 2021

For adults with dementia and disability, the likelihood of receiving informal care is higher for those with greater family availability, while use of formal care is less likely.

Neurodegenerative Diseases

Professional Soccer Players’ Career Length Tied to Higher Neurodegenerative Disease Risk

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Brandon May

September 10, 2021

Population-based health record linkage data were used to examine risk of neurodegenerative diseases among former soccer players vs a matched general population control group.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

GPS Driving May Act As Digital Biomarker for Early Alzheimer Disease

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Heather Johnson

September 10, 2021

Investigators installed GPS data loggers with custom software in participants’ vehicles to see if driving performance could predict preclinical Alzheimer disease.

More strict control of blood glucose levels can, in some cases, prevent or delay the progression of DPN and may help improve symptoms. Generally, patients with diabetes who are aged 59 and younger and who have no other medical conditions should have a target blood glucose level between 80-120 mg/dL; patients aged 60 and older, or those with other medical conditions, should have a target blood glucose level between 100-140 mg/dL. Patients should be advised to maintain a regimen of physical activity and a healthy diet plan to help reach or maintain a healthy weight. Those who smoke should receive smoking cessation support, and patients should be encouraged to avoid alcohol or drink it in moderation.

Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

Physical Activity Tied to Slower Tau-Related Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

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Brandon May

September 9, 2021

Participants with both high and low tau levels who self-reported moderate to high levels of physical activity had a much slower rate of cognitive decline over time.