Month: January 2022

Changes in Serum Cystatin C Levels and the Associations With Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Disease Patients

Background and ObjectiveCystatin C is indicated to be involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and cognitive impairment. Our objective is to examine the serum Cystatin C levels, and to clarify the correlations between serum Cystatin C and cognitive performance in Chinese AD patients.MethodsThe serum Cystatin C concentrations in AD patients and age, sex, […]

Published on January 28, 2022

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Cognitive Frailty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

ObjectiveCurrently, the prevalence of CF (Cognitive Frailty) is not very clear, and the relationship between CF and its associated risk factors has not been accurately evaluated. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis further to understand CF’s prevalence and associated factors.MethodsEmbase, PubMed, Web of Science, Ovid, and Cochrane were systematically searched […]

Published on January 28, 2022

Short Sleep Duration on the Night Before Surgery Is Associated With Postoperative Cognitive Decline in Elderly Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

As the world is rapidly aging, and the number of elderly patients who undergo surgery is rising, postoperative cognitive decline among those patients has become an increasing healthcare problem. Although understanding the risk factors and mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of postoperative cognitive decline is critically important from a preventative viewpoint, such knowledge and evidence are […]

Published on January 28, 2022