A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia ...

Neurologists hope this tongue-in-cheek study will spark serious conversations about AI's limitations and the benefits of a ...

Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.

These are known as white matter hyperintensities (WMH). A recent study has shown that WMH can indicate dementia. But it may soon be possible to detect these problems with a blood test, instead of a ...

It is commonly used when dementia is suspected or known. A person's alertness and orientation are assessed based on a series of questions. These fast and simple screening tools can be performed by a ...

But you’ll need a doctor to interpret results and perform additional tests to check whether you have dementia or Alzheimer’s. As you get older, you might find that you can’t recall ...

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Early dementia can change how you perceive smell too ― a person with Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s may notice changes as they shower for instance. Third, a clock-drawing test ― where you ask ...

The clock-drawing test (CDT) is a simple tool used to check for signs of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. It is often used in combination with other screening tests but can provide valuable ...

Dementia, a syndrome linked to an ongoing decline in brain function, affects over 944,000 people in the UK, and this figure is on the rise due to increased life expectancy. It's estimated that one ...

There are various things to look out for in order to diagnose dementia as soon as possible - including a simple test you can do at home. US-based neurologist Dr Bing, whose real name is Baibing ...