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Tag Archives: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Screening Tools for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment in Hospitals: Validity and Accuracy (PLoS One)
Summary A Swiss systematic review investigated the diagnostic accuracy and validity of various tools for screening dementia and / or cognitive impairment in hospital patients. The aim was to provide up-to-date evidence for the choice of cognitive tests best suited … Continue reading
Posted in Acute Hospitals, BBC News, Diagnosis, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Models of Dementia Care, Quick Insights, Systematic Reviews, UK, Universal Interest, Wales
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Unexpected Results From the Dementia and Physical Activity (DAPA) Trial? (Pharmacoeconomics Open / JAD)
Summary Previous research has suggested that physical exercise has the potential to slow the progression of dementia in people with pre-existing mild cognitive impairment through to moderate dementia. Evidence for the cost-effectiveness of structured physical activity programmes has been lacking, … Continue reading
Posted in Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), For Social Workers (mostly), Local Interest, Management of Condition, Models of Dementia Care, National, NHS, NIHR, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Personalisation, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest, Wolverhampton
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Mushroom Consumption Associated With Small Decrease in Risk of Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (BBC News / JAD)
Summary Eating mushrooms more than twice a week appears to be associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). “Our cross-sectional data support the potential role of mushrooms and their bioactive compounds in delaying neurodegeneration”. Full Text Link Reference … Continue reading
Posted in BBC News, For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Nutrition, Quick Insights, Universal Interest
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Brain Training in Later Life: Limited Value for Prevention of Cognitive Decline? (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)
Summary A Scottish study indicates that self-reported intellectual engagement (in the form of performing puzzles, crosswords and other problem-solving activities) during later life has little influence on the trajectory of decline of memory or mental processing speed. The cognitive reserve … Continue reading
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