Neurocognitive Disorders

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Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

More daytime noise exposure may increase the risk for poorer late-life cognition and risk for dementia.

DKA Episode May Harm Cognitive Function in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

A single diabetic ketoacidosis episode is associated with subtle memory declines soon after type 1 diabetes diagnosis in children.

People With HIV Have High Burden of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder

People with HIV, particularly patients in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, have a high burden of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder.

Cognition-Enhancing Supplements May Contain Unapproved Drugs

Supplements marketed to improve memory and cognitive function frequently contain unapproved drugs, often at supratherapeutic dosages.

Meta-Analysis Links PTSD to Increased Dementia Risk

Risk up in veterans and general population, remains significant after exclusion of high-bias studies

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.

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.

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.