It seems that dementia can now be detected just by a blood draw.” You may have seen news like this and felt curious. While the idea of undergoing detailed examinations at a hospital can be daunting, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research shows smartphone memory tests can detect early cognitive decline within months, offering a faster, more accessible ...

A new study uses NLP to analyze speech patterns during memory tests, predicting cognitive decline up to 7 years in advance.

Scores from neuropsychological assessments (in-depth, standardized evaluations of how a person's brain functions in various cognitive areas) are widely used to identify underlying cognitive abilities.

Newswise — Diagnosing dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease is a complex process. While we’ve gained significant ground in understanding how the disease affects the brain, clinicians must still rely ...

A UCL-led project reducing MRI scan times from around 20 minutes to seven minutes, and a new hearing test, have received funding to be trialled on the NHS to help diagnose dementia.

Just one health trust area is meeting target of nine weeks for memory assessment that can help determine if person has ...

A quiet shift in memory can begin long before a diagnosis of dementia. These early changes often pass unnoticed, even as the brain slowly alters. New research suggests that simple digital tools, used ...