Imagine menopause as a maze of hormonal changes, with women searching for relief. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is like a guide through this labyrinth, alleviating symptoms but leaving behind unanswered questions. A recent study in South Korea delves into the association between MHT and dementia risk, using a national health insurance database as their treasure […]
Published on September 7, 2023
BackgroundCohort studies have shown that older adults with hearing impairment as assessed by self-report or behavioral measures are at higher risk of developing dementia many years later. A fine-grained examination of auditory processing holds promise for more effective screening of older adults at risk of cognitive decline. The auditory mismatch negativity (MMN) measure enables one […]
Published on September 6, 2023
End-of-life care for patients with Parkinson Disease (PD) is a complex and challenging issue. In this retrospective analysis, researchers examined the in-hospital management and utilization of palliative care (PC) services for patients with PD at the end of life. They found that there are no widely accepted guidelines for managing symptoms in these patients. The […]
Published on September 6, 2023