Alzheimer's & Cognition
News
Novel light therapy helmet boosts brain function
Photobiomodulation therapy has also been shown to reduce amyloid and phosphorylated tau load, pathological signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
FDA/CDC
FDA clears 5-minute test for early dementia
Opinion
Guidelines for dementia and age-related cognitive changes
While these guidelines are aimed at psychologists, primary care doctors are often the first ones to evaluate a patient who may have dementia.
From the Journals
‘Fascinating’ link between Alzheimer’s and COVID-19
Study findings could lead to new treatment targets to slow progression and severity of both diseases.
Conference Coverage
Constipation med boosts cognitive performance in mental illness
“Our study provides exciting early evidence in humans of a new approach that might be a helpful way to treat these residual cognitive symptoms.”...
News
ADHD med may reduce apathy in Alzheimer’s disease
Methylphenidate provides a “modest but potentially clinically significant benefit for patients and caregivers,” said Dr. Jacobo Mintzer and...
Cases That Test Your Skills
Persistent altered mental status
Mr. O, age 24, presents to the ED weak, sluggish, and incoherent. He has a history of schizophrenia and poor medication adherence. What could be...
News
MIND diet preserves cognition, new data show
People can make fairly simple diet and lifestyle changes “to slow cognitive decline with aging and contribute to brain health,” said Dr. Klodian...
Conference Coverage
Sexual assault in women tied to increased stroke, dementia risk
“A history of sexual assault was particularly related to white matter hyperintensities in the parietal lobe, [which] have been linked to Alzheimer...
Latest News
ADHD a new risk factor for Alzheimer’s?
“Undiscovered genetic variants that contribute to either traits or family-wide environmental risk factors, such as socioeconomic status, that may...
From the Journals
Human brain patterns may help build a better AI system
The research has potential clinical application for studying diseases of the brain.