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Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

29 May 2024 by

An ageing population and a greater incidence of cognitive impairment (CI) are expected to put a strain on healthcare resources through the increased use of emergency department (ED) visits and unplanned admissions, suggests a Singapore study.

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

29 May 2024

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

28 May 2024 by

Earlier menopause (occurring before age 49) coupled with higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with an increased risk of cognitive problems later in life, a study suggests.

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

28 May 2024

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

27 May 2024 by

Exposure to extreme nighttime heat appears to raise the risk of stroke events especially for older adults, women, and individuals with a history of minor strokes, according to a study.

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

27 May 2024

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

27 May 2024 by

Individuals who held cognitively demanding jobs between the ages of 30 and 60 had a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia after 70 years, findings from the HUNT4 70+ study suggest.

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

27 May 2024

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

26 May 2024

Parent-led, infant-directed singing does not lead to greater language development at 24 months when compared with standard care in preterm infants, according to the secondary analysis of LongSTEP*.

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

26 May 2024

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

24 May 2024 by

People who consume higher amounts of olive oil are less likely to die with dementia compared with those whose intake is minimal, as shown in a study.

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

24 May 2024

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024 by

Individuals who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are at greater risk of death, which is driven by causes other than cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), reports a study.

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024

Update on the Management of Hyperlipidemia in High Risk / Very High-Risk Patients

21 May 2024

Managing hyperlipidemia, especially in cardiovascular care, poses a widespread challenge. To address this, a symposium was initiated by Organon, set for December 9, 2023, in Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together cardiologists and general practitioners from various Asian countries. The event featured Dr. dr. Anwar Santoso, Sp.JP(K), FIHA, FAsCC, FESC, FACC and Dr. David Quek, MBBS, FRCP, FAMM, FNHAM, FACC, FESC, FJCS, FAFPM. Dr. Anwar Santoso was the former president of the Indonesia Heart Association, while Dr. Quek is a senior cardiologist at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and was the president of the National Heart Association of Malaysia and ASEAN Federation of Cardiology. He is also the former Secretary-General of Asian-Pacific Society of Cardiology. Guiding the discussions is dr. Ade Meidian Ambari, Sp.JP(K) from the Indonesia Heart Association. With their combined expertise, this symposium aims to share the latest updates on managing hyperlipidemia, offering valuable insights for better patient care in the Asia Pacific region.

Update on the Management of Hyperlipidemia in High Risk / Very High-Risk Patients

21 May 2024

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration

12 May 2024

Remote evaluation of frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FLTD) with the use of smartphones is feasible and reliable and may help with early detection, as reported in a study.

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration

12 May 2024

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC

09 May 2024 by

Patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treated with enzalutamide reported more fatigue, depression and deterioration in perceived cognitive ability, and slower reaction time than those receiving abiraterone acetate, according to results of the ACE study.

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC

09 May 2024

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Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

Cognitive impairment may augment healthcare burden in SG

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

Extreme nocturnal heat may trigger stroke events

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

A busy brain at work has its cognitive merits later in life

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Parent-led music therapy in preemies has null effect on neurodevelopment

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Olive oil consumption may lower dementia-related mortality

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

Update on the Management of Hyperlipidemia in High Risk / Very High-Risk Patients

Update on the Management of Hyperlipidemia in High Risk / Very High-Risk Patients

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration

Smartphone-based assessment a reliable tool for evaluating frontotemporal lobar degeneration

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC