Exercise might help prevent cognitive decline in high-risk patients with early Parkinson’s disease (PD), new research suggests. Investigators found PD patients who were APOE ε4
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The United States saw nearly 23% more deaths than expected during
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Clinicians have noted a high rate of delirium in COVID-19 patients in intensive-care units (ICUs) during the pandemic, which could
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As the global population ages, the rate of dementia is increasing worldwide. Given that early detection is critical for treatment, effective ways to screen for
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In utero exposure to air pollution is tied to poorer cognition later in life, new research suggests. Results of a large, longitudinal study show exposure
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Stroke-induced inflammation is both a blessing and a curse. Some of the inflammatory processes help heal the damaged brain after treatment, but others severely damage
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Amnesia, or memory loss, can be transient or chronic (long-term). It can also have a sudden onset, or gradual and progressive onset, as in the
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Hoarding is a condition where a person feels compelled to store and preserve materials and stuff which may or may not be of value. The
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Compulsive hoarding is a mental health condition where the patient is unable to get rid of often meaningless and useless stuff so much so that
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The first symptoms of a head injury such as confusion, memory loss and changes in speech and vision can resemble those seen in dementia. Image
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