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Cedars-Sinai investigators are using electronic health records to identify hospitalized patients likely to have dementia.

Cedars-Sinai investigators are using electronic health records to identify hospitalized patients likely to have dementia. The method they developed, detailed in

Cedars-Sinai investigators are using electronic health records to identify hospitalized patients likely to have dementia. The method they developed, detailed in

New research has found that people who have the Big Five personality traits of conscientiousness and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. People with traits like neuroticism and negative affect may be more likely to have a higher risk of dementia.

Millions of older adults likely have minor memory issues that can later become dementia. But only a fraction of them are diagnosed early enough for new treatments to stand a chance.

The task force will develop and disseminate strategies, resources and guidance to better service the Alzheimer’s population. David Geldmacher, M.D. has been appointed to the Alzheimer’s task force. Photography: Steve Woo...

Brain health specialists share the habits to avoid to best care for your mind.

Brain health specialists share the habits to avoid to best care for your mind.

Brain health specialists share the habits to avoid to best care for your mind.

Image of head bandage engraving via www.shutterstock.com.You’re probably familiar with the TV or movie plot device where a character is conked on the head, loses memory or identity and then gets conked again and memory is restored. Classic examples are in the 1951 Tom and Jerry Cartoon Nit-Witty Kitty and the movie “Clean Slate.” Trailer for ‘Clean Slate,’ 1994. This “double-conk” myth is so far off from neurological fact that it is laughable to s...