Scientists have found markers of cognitive decline in a diet and gut microbiome-linked blood test that may help spot dementia ...

Neuropsychological assessment, or cognitive testing, is the gold standard tool for measuring cognitive functions (or the “software” of the brain) such as memory, language, attention, visuospatial ...

In real-world clinical practice, adding p‑tau217 testing significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and increased neurologists' diagnostic confidence, with marked reclassification seen in mild ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 2024 study has found a tool developed by researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is effective in early diagnosis of cognitive disorders when ...

Researchers have shown they can detect cognitive decline related to heavy alcohol use even before clinical dementia symptoms appear, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and ...

Cognitive decline involves a gradual loss of thinking skills, including memory, reasoning, and attention. While some decline is normal with aging, significant changes could indicate a cognitive ...

No, a neurological exam is not the same as a cognitive test. Both can measure memory, language, and attention. However, a neurological exam can provide a more in-depth analysis of your brain if you ...