Cognitive tests are gaining attention for their role in the early detection of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

A five-minute cognitive assessment test and an electronic medical record (EMR) decision-making add-on system improved dementia diagnosis and care, according to a clinical trial. Researchers assessed ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers in Sweden and the United States assessed whether a brief self-administered digital cognitive battery, alone or combined with a ...

Analyzing the Mini-Cog score as a continuous variable, it was found to have a nearly linear negative correlation with POD risk: for each 1-point increase in the score, the risk of POD decreased by 23% ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways The Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS) uses sewing stitches to measure a person's ability to function in daily life.The ACLS helps identify if a ...