A recent neuropsychological evaluation diagnosis impugned several controversial theories about anesthesia and cognitive decline. As a medicinal therapy to relieve pain and brain dysfunction, ...

Early recognition of cognitive decline in primary care allows for improved management of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in aging populations.

Severe periodontitis has been linked to systemic inflammatory burden, and a new cross-sectional study suggests it may also track with subtle cognitive changes in midlife. Investigators evaluated 102 ...

Drivers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have declines in driving frequency, complexity, and spatial range, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Neurology. A new study led by ...

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes -- the seat of memory -- according to a new study. The findings, seen in people with and without signs of ...

Early autonomic dysfunction in prodromal Parkinson disease independently predicts a substantially higher risk for earlier cognitive impairment, suggesting autonomic assessment may help identify ...

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes - the seat of memory - according to a new USC-led study. The findings, seen in people with and without ...

Study identifies plasma free-carnitine deficiency in women with aMCI and early-AD, highlighting mitochondrial metabolism as a target for individualized preventive treatments. Study: Sex differences in ...

Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a condition following surgical procedures in which patients can experience short- or long-term memory loss. The syndrome is a spectrum of cognitive ...