SAN FRANCISCO: Meta-analysis reveals especially poor scores in attention and memory on neuropsychological tests.

Hemodialysis (HD) patients demonstrate impaired cognitive function, particularly in the domains of orientation and attention and executive function, a new review and meta-analysis confirms.

The impairments particularly affect attention, processing speed, and Read More »

DALLAS: Optometrists and ophthalmologists are being urged to broaden their understanding of Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS), after a major study has backed up how commonly patients with severe vision loss experience it.

With 2565 patients, the study – across the three major eye diseases, age-related Read More »

HOUSTON: Dementia-capable systems means better identification of people with dementia, communication with those affected and their families, training at all levels, tailoring of services and ability to self-direct.

“It’s great to have one group of highly skilled and trained individuals, but it doesn’t remove the Read More »

DALLAS: Older people who are sexually active have a higher level of cognitive ability than those who aren’t, according to research.

The study’s sexually active older men were found to have performed better with significantly higher scores on cognitive tests for memory (word recall) and Read More »