Neurocognitive Disorders

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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.

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.

The Lancet Commission Identifies Additional Dementia Risk Factors

The Lancet Commission added 3 new risk factors for dementia that coupled with the previous 9 lifestyle risk factors might prevent or delay up to 40% of dementias worldwide.

Mood Disorders Affect Ability to Adapt to Changes Due to COVID-19

Investigators conducted a population-based study in which a survey was deployed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being.