Tag: Memory Problems
Apnea During REM May Affect Brain Regions Related to Memory Consolidation
OSA-related hypoxemia linked to increased frontoparietal cerebrovascular pathology, which is associated with reduced medial temporal lobe integrity
Autistic Traits Not Tied to Spatial Working Memory in Older Adults
Regardless of levels of autistic traits, cognitive ability is maintained
Higher Education Level Tied to Decline in Executive Function After Stroke
Stroke survivors with higher education level had faster decline in executive function, but not in global cognition, memory
At-Home Smell Test Can Help ID Risk for Cognitive Impairment
Odor memory, identification, and discrimination scores decreased with age and were lower in MCI group
Pain + Depressive Symptoms Increase Risk for Cognitive Decline
Decline seen in global cognition, memory in adults aged at least 50 years
Asthma Linked to Memory Difficulties in Children
In cross-sectional analysis, children with asthma had lower scores on episodic memory, processing speed, inhibition, and attention
Bidirectional Link ID’d for Change in Depressive Symptoms, Memory Change
Steeper change in depressive symptoms linked to accelerated memory change and vice versa
Postoperative Cognitive Issues Common Among Middle-Aged Surgery Patients
Risk factors include preoperative pain, psychological conditions, and longer duration of general anesthesia and ICU stay
Patients at Memory Clinic More Likely to Live in Advantaged Areas
Lower percentage of patients at clinic self-identified as Black compared with average percentage living in catchment area
Food Insecurity Tied to Slightly Faster Memory Decline
Findings seen in long-term study of middle- and older-aged U.S. adults
