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High cognitive reserve may counter dementia risk
High cognitive reserve may counter dementia risk
07 Jun 2024
COVID-19 does mess with the brain even years after infection
COVID-19 does mess with the brain even years after infection
06 Jun 2024 byAudrey Abella

A long-term study showed that individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 continued to experience cognitive, psychiatric, and neurological issues, as well as brain functional alteration, even 2 years after being infected.

COVID-19 does mess with the brain even years after infection
06 Jun 2024
Which diet is perfect for Parkinson’s disease patients?
Which diet is perfect for Parkinson’s disease patients?
02 Jun 2024
Orthostatic hypotension ups dementia risk in T2DM
Orthostatic hypotension ups dementia risk in T2DM
31 May 2024
Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
30 May 2024 bySarah Cheung

New local findings presented at HKMF 2024 show an increasing trend in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) among patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) between 2013 and 2022. Early initiation of reversal agents may improve outcomes in select cases with DOAC-related ICH.

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
30 May 2024
Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline
Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline
28 May 2024 byAudrey Abella

Earlier menopause (occurring before age 49) coupled with higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with an increased risk of cognitive problems later in life, a study suggests.

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline
28 May 2024