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A recent study underscores the delicate balance required in thyroid hormone therapy for older adults, highlighting a clear association between thyrotoxicosis and heightened cognitive disorder risk.

This pivotal research reveals that aMCI patients’ struggle with processing complex sentences could serve as an early indicator of Alzheimer’s, emphasizing the critical need for healthcare professionals to consider language proficiency in early diagnostic evaluations.

This comprehensive study sheds light on the lasting cognitive impacts of COVID-19, revealing that post-infection cognitive deficits can endure beyond a year, significantly affecting memory and executive functions. These findings underscore the importance of long-term cognitive monitoring in COVID-19 survivors.

This longitudinal study offers an unprecedented look at the temporal changes in CSF and imaging biomarkers over two decades, providing clinicians with a detailed timeline of biomarker alterations that precede the clinical onset of Alzheimer’s disease, thereby paving the way for potential early diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

In recent research, elevated levels of a brain repair protein were found in former NFL athletes, suggesting ongoing inflammation and repair years after their careers. This highlights the need for continued monitoring and research into treatments for traumatic brain injuries.

This study sheds light on the cognitive challenges associated with PCOS, revealing that women with the condition may face significant cognitive performance gaps. Understanding these associations is crucial for developing targeted interventions and support mechanisms for patients.