Cataract Surgery Impact On Cognitive Test Scores Overview This prospective observational study aimed to assess the impact of cataract surgery on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in individuals aged 75 years and older. Conducted between 2019 and 2021, the study involved 88 eligible patients who underwent cataract surgery. Cognitive function was
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White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients
White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients Overview In this study, the objective was to evaluate white matter microstructural changes in older breast cancer survivors 5-15 years post-chemotherapy treatment. The participants included breast cancer survivors aged 65 or older who underwent chemotherapy (C+) and those who did not (C-), along
Anticholinergic Medications And Cognitive Outcomes In Autistic Adults
Anticholinergic Medications And Cognitive Outcomes In Autistic Adults Overview This study investigates the impact of anticholinergic (AC) medications on cognitive outcomes in autistic adults, an area that has not been extensively researched. AC medications, known for their potential to cause cognitive impairment, are commonly used for various medical and psychiatric conditions. In
Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Autism
Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Autism Overview This study explores the relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), focusing on the dimensions of narcissistic vulnerability and grandiosity. Both ASD and NPD pose challenges in diagnosis due to shared characteristics, such as pervasive traits, lifelong duration, ego-syntonic features, and difficulties
A Systematic Review Of Anxiety Prevalence in Dermatology Patients
A Systematic Review Of Anxiety Prevalence in Dermatology Patients Overview This study conducts a systematic review to analyze the prevalence and trends of anxiety among dermatology outpatients. This study also highlights the correlation between anxiety and patient demographics. Anxiety is very common among individuals with medical conditions, especially dermatological ailments like psoriasis, and
Mental Health Screening in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients
Mental Health Screening in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Studies have shown that psoriatic arthritis (PsA) does increase the psychological burden of psoriasis, however, there isn’t enough data about how it affects a person’s overall mental health. Psoriasis patients with comorbid psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are a subpopulation with distinct clinical needs and putatively
mental health study in cancer survivors
mental health study in cancer survivors Each year more and more people are diagnosed with cancer. This number is predicted to increase even more in the future. Despite this, early diagnoses and a significant enhancement of treatment have also led to a growing number of cancer survivors in recent years. The
