Vast majority of MCI patients take at least one medication, whereas slightly less than half of the patients (40%) take at least 4 medications.
Cellular Vessels Predict Likelihood of Mild Cognitive Impairment Developing into Dementia
Tiny micro-vesicle structures carry tell-tale proteins that may help to predict the likelihood of mild cognitive impairment developing into Alzheimer's disease.
Tiny micro-vesicle structures carry tell-tale proteins that may help to predict the likelihood of mild cognitive impairment developing into Alzheimer's disease.
‘Vast majority of MCI patients take at least one medication, whereas slightly less than half of the patients (40%) take at least 4 medications.’
A complete history was obtained for all patients. In addition, demographical data were collected and several factors were studied, including the types and dosages of the medications taken. Dr Vasileios Papaliagkas, the corresponding author of the paper, pointed that the vast majority of MCI patients were taking at least one medication, whereas slightly less than half of the patients (40%) took at least 4 medications. The types of medications that were most often taken for concomitant diseases were cardiovascular drugs (62.0%), antidepressants (16.8%), sedatives (14.6%), thyroid drugs (10.0%) and anti-diabetic drugs (7.6%).
Drugs with anticholinergic effects may affect cognition in the elderly and their simultaneous use might cause cognitive impairment and reduction in daily functioning activities. They should be given with caution and only with a doctor's prescription and over the counter drugs should be avoided. The existence of medical co-morbidities does not appear to increase the risk of dementia progression. Female and less educated patients are more likely to take medications.
Higher Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment After Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury appears to be related to both increased risk and earlier onset of mild cognitive impairment, suggest UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
Traumatic brain injury appears to be related to both increased risk and earlier onset of mild cognitive impairment, suggest UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
No Link Found Between Anesthesia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
There is no association between exposure to anesthesia for surgery and the development of mild cognitive impairment in the elderly patients.
There is no association between exposure to anesthesia for surgery and the development of mild cognitive impairment in the elderly patients.
Mayo Clinic Study Claims There Is No Link Between Surgical Anesthesia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Elderly patients can develop delirium after exposure to anesthesia for surgery. But, researchers have found no link between surgical anesthesia and the development of MCI.
Elderly patients can develop delirium after exposure to anesthesia for surgery. But, researchers have found no link between surgical anesthesia and the development of MCI.
