Neurocognitive Disorders

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Left Atrial Enlargement With AF Not Associated With Greater Cognitive Decline

Left atrial enlargement with vs without atrial fibrillation was not found to be associated with greater cognitive decline over a 5-year period.

Exposure to PM2.5 Linked to Decline in Episodic Memory

Long-term exposure to particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter <2.5 µm (PM2.5) contributes to decline in free recall/new learning among older women.

Statin Use Not Linked to Rate of Cognitive Decline Among Seniors

Statin therapy is not associated with increased decline in memory or cognition among older adults.

Obesity Associated With Worse Working Memory in Women But Not Men

Obesity, but not overweight, is associated with poorer working memory in women.

Approximately Half of Middle-Age Adults Believe They May Develop Dementia

Nearly half of adults aged 50 to 64 years believe they are at least somewhat likely to develop dementia.

Hospitalizations May Hasten Cognitive Decline in the Elderly

For older adults, a higher rate of hospitalizations is associated with more rapid cognitive decline.

Dementia Common Among Patients With Down Syndrome Aged 55 Years or Older

More than half of individuals with Down syndrome aged 55 years or older have dementia claims and 32.7 percent have Alzheimer disease (AD) claims.

Intensive Blood Pressure Control in Elderly With Hypertension May Aid Brain Health

Intensive lowering of ambulatory blood pressure in older patients with hypertension reduced accumulation of small vessel disease in the white matter of the brain.

Former Surgeons General Cite Dementia as Top Public Health Crisis

The United States has a rapidly ageing population, and 14 million people are projected to live with dementia by 2050.

ECT Effectively Reduced Agitation, Improved Functioning in Dementia

Researchers found ECT was a safe for patients with dementia experiencing agitation or aggression, as well as for those with comorbid medical conditions.