tDCS improves global cognition in Alzheimer's and MCI
New meta-analysis finds tDCS improves global cognition in Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment
A meta-analysis of 616 patients shows transcranial direct current stimulation significantly improves global cognition in Alzheimer's disease…
A new meta-analysis of 616 patients suggests transcranial direct current stimulation may improve global cognition in Alzheimer's disease and…
Depression linked to higher risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease and dementia in adults
Depression Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia Progression in Mild Cognitive Impairment
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between depression and progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzh…
A new analysis suggests depression may increase the risk of dementia progression in adults with mild cognitive impairment, though evidence c…
PRKRA gene variants linked to tinnitus and mild cognitive impairment
Gene Variants Linked to Tinnitus and Memory Problems
This RCT of 294 adults with chronic tinnitus from five European clinics found that 15% of those with mild cognitive impairment had rare loss…
Rare gene variants may connect chronic tinnitus with mild cognitive impairment, a new study suggests.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise for improving cognition and executive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment
Magnetic stimulation may boost thinking skills in mild cognitive impairment
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 532 patients with mild cognitive impairment found that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation…
A review of five studies found that repetitive magnetic stimulation improved thinking and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, t…
AI-assisted PET radiomics improves Alzheimer's diagnosis over conventional methods in meta-analysis
AI helps PET scans spot early Alzheimer’s with new precision
A systematic review of 5,765 patients shows AI radiomics significantly boosts diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer's versus mild cognitive impa…
AI-powered PET scans may better distinguish early Alzheimer’s from mild memory loss, but results for healthy people are less clear.
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows computerized cognitive training improves mild cognitive impairment
Daily Computer Brain Exercises Sharpen Thinking During Early Memory Loss
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated computerized cognitive training (CCT) in patients with mild cognitive impairment. The ana…
• Computer training noticeably boosts memory and focus for mild cognitive decline • Helps adults noticing early memory slips like forgetting…
Systematic review of 88 observational studies on missing data reporting in T2DM-MCI research
Missing Data in Diabetes Studies Could Skew Brain Health Results
This systematic review analyzed 88 observational studies related to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Only 22.7% of s…
A review of 88 studies on diabetes and mild cognitive impairment found that only 1 in 5 properly reported missing data, which could lead to …
Systematic review and meta-analysis of Zingiberaceae-derived interventions for memory-related outcomes in adults
Turmeric and Ginger May Boost Memory, New Research Shows
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated Zingiberaceae-derived interventions, including curcumin, turmeric, ginger, and related pr…
Forget the spice rack debate: turmeric and ginger may actually sharpen your memory, but only for certain types of thinking, according to a n…
Ashwagandha supplementation shows cognitive and physical benefits in adults
Your Brain and Muscles Could Get Stronger with This Common Herb
A meta-analysis of 20 studies found ashwagandha significantly improved memory, attention, and muscle strength in adults, with no effect on b…
• Ashwagandha significantly boosts memory and muscle strength in adults • Helps adults seeking natural cognitive and physical support daily …
Meta-analysis finds combined exercise and tDCS improves cognition in older adults
Combined exercise and brain stimulation may help older adults with memory
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials synthesized evidence on combined exercise and transcranial direct current stimulation for…
A review of trials suggests pairing exercise with brain stimulation can boost memory and thinking in older adults with cognitive issues.
Narrative review links soil contaminants and micronutrient depletion to hypertension, atherosclerosis, and neurodegenerative processes
The Hidden Link Between Dirty Soil and Your Heart and Brain
This narrative review synthesizes a plausible pathophysiologic framework linking soil contaminants and depleted essential micronutrients to …
The soil your food grows in may be quietly damaging your heart and brain, and experts say we have been overlooking this danger for too long.
Systematic review and meta-analysis reports 36.6% cognitive impairment prevalence in coronary heart disease patients
Older patients with heart disease and stroke history face higher risk of thinking problems
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates risk factors for cognitive impairment in patients with coronary heart disease. The pooled…
A large study found that nearly 37% of patients with heart disease have cognitive issues. Age, past strokes, and smoking all increase this r…
Questions about Cognitive Dysfunction
How common is cognitive dysfunction in children who have had a liver transplant?
About 24% of children who have a liver transplant experience cognitive dysfunction, with higher rates in those transplanted before age 1 (39.4%) and in Asia (30.6%).
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