Posts Tagged ‘impairment’
Study: Artificial intelligence program identifies linguistic markers that predict, with 70% accuracy, who gets Alzheimer’s Disease years later
Alzheimer’s Prediction May Be Found in Writing Tests (The New York Times): … the researchers looked at a group of 80 men and women in their 80s — half had Alzheimer’s and the others did not. But, seven and a half years earlier, all had been cognitively normal.
Read MoreOne in eight children in India aged 2–9 may have neurodevelopmental disorders
___ 1 in 8 kids in 2–9 age group may have developmental deficits (Times of India): “Almost one in eight Indian children aged two to nine may have at least one neurodevelopmental disorder, states a study published in PLOS Medicine journal on Wednesday. Neurodevelopmental disorders include a wide range of issues ranging from visual and hearing impairment…
Read MoreStudy: Physically-active video games (‘exergames’) boost cognition more than physical activity alone
— Active gaming is good for brain health and memory, finds study (University of Manchester release): “Video games which involve physical activity significantly boost our brain health as we get older, according to new research led by University of Manchester experts. Study authors Dr Emma Stanmore and Joseph Firth say systems that use physical activity…
Read MoreDoes ADHD medication treatment in childhood increase adult employment?
Although ADHD used to be considered a disorder of childhood, follow-up studies indicate that between 30% and 60% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms and impairment in adulthood. And, even when ADHD symptoms decline over time, many individuals continue to experience significant impairment in important areas of functioning. For example, children with ADHD have
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