FDA Approves DBS Neurostimulation System With Brain Signal Tracking
The FDA has approved the Percept™ PC Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system (Medtronic) with BrainSense™ technology for neurological disorders.
Neurocognitive Disorders
Cognitive Impairment in AFib Linked to Inadequate Antithrombotic Therapy
Among patients with permanent atrial fibrillation, cognitive impairment may be more common in those with suboptimal antithrombotic therapy, oral anticoagulation, or heart rate control.
Wearable Devices Help Target Mood and Cognitive Interventions
Investigators posit that wearable devices will help psychiatrists to target mood and cognitive interventions.
Higher Burden of Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Cognitive Decline
Higher cardiovascular risk burden assessed by the Framingham General Cardiovascular Risk Score is associated with cognitive decline and structural brain differences.
Relationship Between Serum Uric Acid and Cognitive Function, Dementia
Researchers explored the association between midlife serum uric acid and the risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
Benzodiazepines, Z-Drugs Not Associated With Subsequent Dementia Risk
Use of benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, or other anxiolytics was not associated with incident dementia in either the cohort or nested case-control design.
Cumulative Blood Pressure Levels Infulence Raical Differences in Cognitive Decline
Black individuals’ higher cumulative BP levels may contribute to racial differences in cognitive decline.
Neurocognitive Conditions Among People Living With HIV
Neurologic conditions associated with HIV remain major contributors to morbidity and mortality, and are increasingly recognized in the aging population of individuals living with HIV.
Risk for Cognitive Decline Reduced With Adherence to aMED Diet
Closer adherence to the aMED is associated with a reduced risk for cognitive decline, but not with slower decline in cognitive function.
Infrared Laser Treatment of TBI, PTSD, and Depression: An Expert Perspective
Can mere light become a revolutionary new treatment for traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, stroke, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer disease?
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