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Non-pharmacological interventions on cognitive functions in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
(Elsevier B.V., 2012-01-01)
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be a stage of pre-dementia. There is no consensus about pharmacological treatment for this population, so it is important to structure non-pharmacological interventions for increasing ...
Mild cognitive impairment (part 1): Clinical characteristics and predictors of dementia
(2013-04-01)
Objective: To critically review and evaluate existing knowledge on the conceptual limits and clinical usefulness of the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and the neuropsychological assessment and short- and ...
Lexical semantic memory in amnestic mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer's Disease
(Assoc Arquivos Neuro- PsiquiatriaSao Paulo SpBrasil, 2007)
Combining cognitive screening tests for the evaluation of mild cognitive impairment in the elderly
(Faculdade de Medicina / USP, 2009)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the accuracy of the Mini-Mental State Examination combined with the Verbal Fluency Test and Clock Drawing Test for the identification of patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease ...
Mild cognitive impairment and the onset of Alzheimer's disease in older adults Deterioro cognitivo leve y enfermedad de Alzheimer inicial en adultos mayores
(2001)
The early detection of dementia carries implications for clinical management of patients and their families, and it is of utmost concern if an effective pharmacological treatment is to be found. We report the final clinical ...
Relationship Between Cortisol Levels and Memory Performance may be Modulated by the Presence or Absence of Cognitive Impairment: Evidence from Healthy Elderly, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer`s Disease Subjects
(IOS PRESS, 2010)
An inverted U-shape function between cortisol levels and memory performance has been reported in studies on both young animals and humans. Yet little is known about this relationship in normal aging or in older subjects ...
Mild cognitive impairment (part 2): Biological markers for diagnosis and prediction of dementia in Alzheimer's disease
(2013-10-14)
To present a critical review of publications reporting on the rationale and clinical implications of the use of biomarkers for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Methods: We conducted a systematic search of ...
Chronic Stress Is Associated with High Cortisol Levels and Emotional Coping Mechanisms in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
(KARGER, 2009)
Background/Aims: To investigate the association between cortisol levels, chronic stress and coping in subjects with amnestic-type mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Methods: Cortisol levels were measured using morning saliva ...
Avaliação do equilíbrio corporal no comprometimento cognitivo leve através de sistema eletromagnético tridimensional
(2016-07-01)
Introduction Elderly people with cognitive impairment are at greater risk for falls; thus, an understanding of the earliest stages of cognitive decline is necessary. Objective To compare postural balance between elderly ...
Physical Exercise Improves Peripheral BDNF Levels and Cognitive Functions in Mild Cognitive Impairment Elderly with Different BDNF Val66Met Genotypes
(Ios Press, 2015-01-01)
The benefits of physical exercise on improvements in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels and cognitive functioning have been reported in the literature. However, the variability of individual responses may be ...