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Does 'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition?

Some companies claimed that engaging in "brain games" can improve cognition or stave off cognitive decline. What's the evidence and do crosswords and Sudoku count? ....

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Antidepressants and Dementia Risk: Reassuring Data

Antidepressants are not associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia in adults without cognitive impairment, new research showed. ....

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Ugochi Ohuabunwa, MD: Preparing Patients for the Postdischarge Transition of Care

During this discussion, Ohuabunwa discussed additional takeaways from her ACP conference talk on postdischarge care and other tips for internal medicine physicians. ....

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Ugochi Ohuabunwa, MD: Tips for Inpatient Geriatric Management, Frailty Assessment

This discussion with Ohuabunwa was held at the ACP conference and covered inpatient geriatrics assessment tips for internal medicine physicians.
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Lecanemab Extension Study for AD Offers Mixed Results

The lecanemab open-label extension trial for AD showed no new safety signals, but the placebo roll-over group failed to show the gains seen in the experimental arm. ....

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