Tag: cognitive impairment
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New Brain-Sparing Approach in Radiation Therapy Could Protect Cancer Survivors’ Cognition
Groundbreaking step toward protecting the brain during radiation therapy Radiation therapy remains a cornerstone in treating brain cancers, but its cognitive side effects can shadow the relief of cancer remission. Up to 70% of survivors report challenges with memory, attention, and executive function, profoundly affecting daily life and independence. A new study from UC Irvine…
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New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline
New research offers a targeted safeguard for brain cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy For many cancer survivors, the battle isn’t over once tumors are treated. Cognitive challenges—trouble with memory, attention, and concentration—can persist after cranial radiation therapy. In brain cancer patients, up to 70% report some form of cognitive impairment, a burden that affects independence…
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Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
Two-step workflow taps cognitive screening before biomarker testing A new two-step approach to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in primary care shows promise for cutting false positives and streamlining referrals. Researchers tested a brief, self-administered digital cognitive battery, BioCog, first, and reserved amyloid-related blood tests for individuals who showed objective impairment. This “test-then-blood” workflow aims to…
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Duterte Defense Questions Medical Consent, Seeks Full Disclosure from ICC Registry
Duterte Defense Questions Validity of Medical Consent in ICC Proceedings The defense team for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has challenged the legitimacy of a medical consent form reportedly signed on his behalf, arguing that his personal health information was disclosed without proper authorization and that questions remain about his mental capacity at the time…
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Unraveling Long COVID Brain Fog: AMPA Receptors Spotlighted by PET Imaging
New Molecular Insight into Long COVID Brain Fog As the world continues to grapple with the consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection, Long COVID — a condition characterized by lingering symptoms after the acute illness — remains poorly understood. Among the most disabling manifestations is cognitive impairment, colloquially known as brain fog, which affects a significant portion…