With mild cognitive impairment, an older adult has more thinking or memory problems than peers. Those with the disorder have a higher risk, but not a certainty, of getting dementia. Among the most ...

Measuring insulin resistance with a simple, low-cost blood test can help predict the pace of cognitive decline in patients ...

Scientists have identified a simple blood test that measures insulin resistance which may also help doctors determine which ...

Insulin resistance detected by routine triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can flag people with early Alzheimer's who are four ...

Mild cognitive impairment affects 12% to 18% of people over 60. For some, symptoms stabilize or improve, especially if caused by treatable issues like depression or medication side effects.

There is currently no cure for the disease nor any definitive way to predict how quickly Alzheimer’s disease will progress, ...

SLU Mental Status Exam. The Saint Louis University Mental Status exam is an assessment tool for mild cognitive impairment and dementia and was developed in partnership with the Geriatrics Research, ...

A simple blood test already in use for those at risk of type 2 diabetes might also be able to help predict Alzheimer's ...

Recognizing the difference between normal aging and early cognitive decline is crucial for timely intervention. Subtle ...