Pathology Testing For ED Mental Health Emergencies Overview This study aimed to assess the utilization and impact of pathology tests in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with mental health-related concerns. The primary focus was to determine the proportion of patients undergoing these tests and whether the results influenced
Neurology
Intracranial Aneurysm And Gut Health
Intracranial Aneurysm And Gut Health Intracranial aneurysm (IA) is a pathological dilation of the intracranial artery wall, most commonly occurring in the circle of Willis, with an incidence rate of around 3% in the general population. While unruptured IAs (UIAs) are often asymptomatic, the rupture of an aneurysm leads
Hearing Loss And Functional Decline
Hearing Loss And Functional Decline Overview Hearing loss has been recognized as one of the major modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia. However, studies exploring this connection have yielded mixed results. This study aimed to assess the long-term relationship between self-reported hearing loss and cognitive/functional abilities in 695 cognitively
Vitamin A Consumption To Ease Depression In Heart Failure Patients
Vitamin A Consumption To Ease Depression In Heart Failure Patients Overview The study aimed to examine the link between vitamin A consumption and depression in patients with heart failure (HF). Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2007 to 2020, researchers focused on vitamin A intake as
Stroke Victim Compliance With Prescription Medication
Stroke Victim Compliance With Prescription Medication Overview Adherence to secondary prevention medications following an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack is crucial for reducing recurrence risk. This study assessed medication adherence over a three-year period post-stroke using prescription and dispensing data, and aimed to identify factors influencing suboptimal adherence. Conducted as a multicenter,
Tau Accumulation And White Matter Changes Linked To Hypertension
Tau Accumulation And White Matter Changes Linked To Hypertension Overview This study explored how amyloid buildup and hypertension interact to affect tau accumulation and atrophy in the entorhinal cortex (EC), while also investigating cerebral blood flow (CBF) as a potential shared mechanism. The researchers analyzed data from two cohorts of older adults
Alzheimer’s Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments
Alzheimer's Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments Alzheimer's disease (AD) research has advanced in detecting pathological changes through biomarkers, but cognitive measures lag in capturing early, subtle impairments. Traditional assessments designed for overt deficits are now outpaced by discoveries in episodic memory networks within the medial temporal lobe, which are
Antipsychotic Injectable Medications Deplete Neurotrophic Factor In Schizophrenia Patients
Antipsychotic Injectable Medications Deplete Neurotrophic Factor In Schizophrenia Patients Overview Schizophrenia (SCZ) and schizoaffective disorder (SAD) are severe psychiatric conditions influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been identified as a potential biomarker for these disorders, though its temporal changes remain unclear. This study analyzes data
Presyncope Patient Outcomes In Emergency Care
Presyncope Patient Outcomes In Emergency Care Overview Syncope is characterized by a transient loss of consciousness, whereas presyncope involves similar prodromal symptoms without the actual loss of consciousness. Although extensive research has examined the risk of serious outcomes in emergency department (ED) patients with syncope, the outcomes and management of patients with
Dementia Studies Reveal Home Foreclosure Is Associated With Memory Decline
Dementia Studies Reveal Home Foreclosure Is Associated With Memory Decline Overview Housing insecurity is increasingly affecting older adults, yet its impact on cognitive health remains underexplored. This study examines the relationship between foreclosure and cognitive outcomes, specifically memory decline and the probability of dementia, in older adults. The analysis utilized data from
