Brain changes after COVID ‘real’ and prevalent, researchers tell clinicians
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 16, 2022
New evidence shows that COVID-19 can have long-term, adverse impacts on brain health — even after mild illness. Clinicians should take note, experts say.
Cognitive skills decline with age, but the brain may compensate, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 19, 2022
As it ages, the brain may attempt to make up for decline in some areas while it loses function elsewhere, investigators report.
Unique form of dementia is common, may require alternate therapies, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 15, 2022
Brain changes linked to a recently identified form of dementia may be present in fully 40% of older adults, neurologists say.
Apathy and anxiety may be earliest signs of amyloid-related brain damage, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 18, 2022
Amyloid-beta pathology may drive common behavioral changes in Alzheimer’s disease — before changes to memory and cognition are evident, investigators say.
Damage to brain network helps explain dementia patients’ resistance to change
Mar 15, 2022
New study results are a reminder to help patients with dementia by taking more time to anticipate and communicate changes, investigators say.
Mild COVID-19 linked to brain changes in older adults
Mar 09, 2022
Mild cases of COVID-19 may lead to measurable brain tissue changes and cognitive decline, especially in older adults, an unusual study of pre- and post-infection brain scans finds.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Feb. 2
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 02, 2022
Vitamin D lowers risk of autoimmune disease by 22% … Daily exercise helps improve brain function in older adults, new study finds … Universal healthcare bill fails in California … Weight loss may...
Manageable risks for dementia and heart disease are closely linked, AHA’s annual report finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 27, 2022
There is growing evidence that what is good for the heart is good for the brain. But that knowledge and awareness has not yet trickled down to patients, the authors say.
Exposure to more estrogen through midlife may lessen brain’s vulnerability to Alzheimer’s
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 20, 2021
Women who have been exposed to more estrogen due in part to reproductive history are less likely to show brain shrinkage tied to Alzheimer’s disease, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 24
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 24, 2021
Aduhelm tied to brain swelling in nearly 40% of patients, but few have symptoms, drugmaker says … Operators push back as nursing homes fined nearly $1 million over state vaccination rules … BP drug...