Pediatrics
Supporting a child who stutters
International Stuttering Awareness Day was observed on Saturday, Oct. 22, which makes this a good time to learn about supporting a child who stutters.
Oct 24, 2022
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News tagged with cognitive problems
Psychology & Psychiatry
Talk therapy could improve mental health of people with dementia
People living with dementia may benefit from talking therapies available on the NHS, if they suffer from anxiety or depression, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Oct 14, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
Children with HIV at greater risk for impaired neurological development
New research in Zambia finds that children infected with HIV are significantly more likely to do worse in neurological assessments despite having well-controlled HIV disease, suggesting that they may struggle with cognitive ...
Oct 12, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Long-term study supports link between inflammation and cognitive problems in older breast cancer survivors
Scientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems for years after treatment. Inflammation is one possible culprit. A new long-term study of older breast cancer ...
Sep 30, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older adults with regular activity routines are happier and do better on cognitive tests, study finds
Older adults who consistently get up early and remain active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns, according to a new study led by University of ...
Sep 12, 2022
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Health
Insomnia increases likelihood of memory decline in older adults, according to new research
A new Canadian study has found that older people with insomnia are at greater risk of developing memory decline and long-term cognitive impairment such as dementia.
Sep 6, 2022
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Health
Obstructive sleep apnea linked to increased risk of cancer, decline in mental processing, increased blood clot risk
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at an increased risk of cancer, according to a large study presented on Monday at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Sep 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
AI could help patients with chronic pain avoid opioids
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective alternative to opioid painkillers for managing chronic pain. But getting patients to complete those programs is challenging, especially because psychotherapy often requires multiple ...
Aug 15, 2022
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Attention deficit disorders
Early-term births associated with higher rate of ADHD as reported by teachers
41 weeks), those born before 39 weeks are more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Aug 12, 2022
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Neuroscience
Microscopic blood vessel disease in the brain's white matter associated with worse cognition in Alzheimer's
Disease of the microscopic blood vessels that feed the white matter of our brain is associated with worse cognitive function and memory deficits in individuals with Alzheimer's, scientists report.
Aug 2, 2022
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