Essays about: "cognitively impaired"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words cognitively impaired.

1. 1. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease: Associations with Beta Amyloid and Potential New Cutoff Points on Neuropsychiatric Assessment Scales

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : David Christopher Wimmer; [2023]
   Keywords : Alzheimer s disease; dementia; neuropsychiatric symptoms; apathy; cognitively healthy; cognitively impaired; ROC analysis; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS) have been shown to be associated with Alzheimer's disease ( AD). They negatively affect disease outcome and could play a future role in the detection of prospective AD cases. READ MORE

3. 2. The experience of elderly cognitive impairment groups and their carers under the background of COVID-19 socialisolation : A literature review

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

   Author : Ningji Cai; Dan Zhang; [2023]
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   Abstract : Background: The covid-19 epidemic is spreading globally, and the restrictionsimposed by the epidemic pose significant challenges for older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers, and social isolation will have a profound impact on theirhealth and well-being. Understanding the experiences of older cognitively impairedpopulations and their carers can help improve the quality of care and social support. READ MORE

4. 3. FDG PET and MRI as biomarkers of Tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Putu Ayuwidia Ekaputri; [2021]
   Keywords : Alzheimer’s disease; fdg pet; mri; tau pet; tau pathology;

   Abstract : Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are commonly used in a clinical setting as an examination in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) patients. FDG PET is an imaging tool to evaluate hypometabolism; meanwhile, the MRI observes the brain volume. READ MORE

5. 4. Relation between retinal morphology, visual pathway integrity and plasmatic amyloid beta 42 peptide in old and young beagles

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Emilia Miranda Peluso; [2020]
   Keywords : cognitive dysfunction syndrome; dog; optical coherence tomography; OCT; visual evoked potentials; VEP;

   Abstract : The spontaneously occurring behavioural syndrome referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is considered the canine counterpart of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Changes in the retina such as nerve fibre layer (NFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) thinning have been observed in Alzheimer’s patients. READ MORE

6. 5. Gamified CoGNIT: cognitive assessment with added game elements : Gamification of medical examination

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Fredrik Carlsson; Sebastian Vusak; [2020]
   Keywords : gamification; idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus; CoGNIT; per-formance; user experience; spelifiering; idiopatisk normaltryckshydrocefalus; CoGNIT; prestanda; användarupplevelse;

   Abstract : Background. CoGNIT is a computerized test battery for cognitive assessment, used in diagnosing and treating patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH). The disorder causes symptoms of dementia, among other things. Apart from other diseases with similar symptoms, like Alzheimer’s, INPH can be countered. READ MORE