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Altered auditory processes pattern predicts cognitive decline in older adults: different modalities with aging

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

Improving End-of-Life Care for Patients with Parkinson Disease

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

Exploring the Relationship Between Non-Motor Symptoms and Patient Characteristics in Parkinson’s Disease

Understanding the link between non-motor symptoms and patient characteristics in Parkinson’s Disease is like trying to unravel a complex web of connections. It’s like studying a bustling ecosystem, with each symptom playing a different role – constipation, olfactory disturbance, sleep disturbance, mental disorders, and of course, motor symptoms. In this study, researchers dove into these […]

Published on September 6, 2023