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

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 ...

Psychological well-being diminished before mild cognitive impairment was diagnosed. Two components had faster downturns: purpose in life and personal growth. After diagnosis of mild cognitive ...

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 ...