Neurocognitive disorders, mild and major, include a group of conditions which were once all grouped under the umbrella term “dementia.” The conditions involve similar cognitive impairments and decline ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The Saint Louis University Mental Status or "SLUMS" exam may be superior to the traditional Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in detecting mild cognitive impairment, ...

A consortium led by Addex Therapeutics Ltd. has been awarded a €4 million Eurostars grant to support its metabotropic glutamate mGlu2 receptor negative allosteric modulator (NAM) program for mild ...

In many neurodegenerative conditions, brain changes occur before symptoms emerge. But now, researchers from Japan have found a new way to distinguish these conditions in the early stages according to ...

As we age, neurocognitive disorders, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, can be particularly worrisome, impacting not just the individual but also their loved ones. Understanding the ...

The angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) candesartan is associated with superior neurocognitive outcomes compared with lisinopril in older adults with hypertension and mild cognitive impairment, a new ...

Scientists report that a 12-week gamified exercise program not only sharpened recall but also increased hippocampal volume, pointing to a potential new tool for delaying dementia. Study: Structural ...