scholarly journals Role of cholesterol in cognitive function in the elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
V K Deshpande ◽  
Vishwin Doda
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Blood Concentrations ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
State Examination

The role of cholesterol in Cognitive Decline is less known as compared to other pathologies linked with dyslipidaemia. However, Cholesterol is well-known to have multiple functions in normal functioning of the brain and the aging process. This study therefore aimed at finding a co-relation, if any, between Cholesterol and age-related cognitive decline.To assess Cognitive Function of subjects and compare it with respective blood cholesterol levels. The study included 50 elderly subjects from Maharashtra (females: 12%) assessed using Marathi version of Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and their cholesterol blood concentrations obtained using a Lipid Profile investigation. Cholesterol levels and cognitive function was then co-related using statistical analysis.The subjects with a higher Total Cholesterol & LDL Cholesterol had slightly less scores on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) Test. However, the difference was found to be significant.Based on the results obtained, no relevant co-relation could be found between Blood Cholesterol Levels and Cognitive Function

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENINGKATAN KADAR C-REACTIVE PROTEIN DENGAN PENURUNAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF PASIEN GERIATRI RAWAT JALAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefanus Erdana Putra ◽  
Muhammad Hafizhan ◽  
Raden Ajeng Hanindia Riani Prabaningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Neurology Clinic ◽  
Serum Crp ◽  
State Examination

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELEVATED C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION DETERIORATION OF GERIATRIC OUTPATIENTSABSTRACTIntroduction: Geriatric patients have different characteristics compared to other patients in general, in which they potentially experiencing cognitive impairment, decreasing of physiological and functional status, also the immunological system. This situation causes various inflammatory reactions that play a role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, including the increase production of acute phase protein called C-reactive protein (CRP).Aims: To determine the association  between the CRP serum concentration  elevation and the deterioration  of geriatric outpatients’s cognitive function at Neurology Clinic Sebelas Maret University Hospital.Methods: A cross-sectional study of geriatric patients at the Neurology Clinic of Sebelas Maret University Hospital, Surakarta.   The cognitive state was evaluated using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and those with MMSE score<24 were considered cognitively declined. Concentrations of serum CRP were measured. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to calculate Odds ratios (ORs) for cognitive decline, adjusted for the covariates of age, sex, body mass index, and disease history.Results: There were 73 participants with mean age was 65.6 years old. There were 56,2% who were experiencing a cognitive decline. Relative to the lowest (first) quartile of CRP concentration, adjusted ORs were 1,44 for the second, 1,97 for the third, and 2,33 for the highest quartiles (p=0,035). The association between CRP levels and decreased cognitive function was found to be significant after adjusting for covariates. When data were stratified by sex, the association between CRP concentration and cognitive decline was observed in women.Discussions: This research  suggested an association  between higher CRP concentration  and lower cognitive function. Chronic inflammation might affect cognitive function in geriatric, particularly in women.Keywords: C-reactive protein, cognitive function, geriatric outpatientsABSTRAKPendahuluan: Pasien geriatri memiliki karakteristik yang berbeda dengan pasien pada umumnya, yaitu selain berpotensi mengalami gangguan fungsi kognitif juga menurunnya daya cadangan fisiologis serta status fungsional dan sistem imunologi. Keadaan ini menimbulkan berbagai reaksi inflamasi yang berperan dalam perkembangan penyakit neurodegeneratif, antara lain peningkatan produksi protein fase akut bernama C-reactive protein (CRP) oleh hepar.Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan antara peningkatan kadar CRP dengan penurunan fungsi kognitif pasien geriatri rawat jalan di Poliklinik Saraf RS Universitas Sebelas Maret.Metode: Penelitian potong lintang terhadap pasien geriatri di Poli Saraf RS Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta. Evaluasi fungsi kognitif menggunakan Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE); dengan skor <24 dikategorikan mengalami penurunan fungsi kognitif. Kadar serum CRP masing-masing subjek juga diukur. Analisis regresi logistik berganda digunakan dalam menghitung rasio Odds (RO) untuk penurunan fungsi kognitif, dengan pengaturan kovariat usia, jenis kelamin, indeks massa tubuh, dan riwayat penyakit sebelumnya.Hasil: Didapatkan 73 subjek dengan rerata usia 65,6 tahun. Sebanyak 56,2% subjek mengalami penurunan fungsi kognitif. Dengan perbandingan relatif terhadap kuartil konsentrasi CRP terendah (pertama), RO yang telah diatur adalah 1,44 untuk kuartil kedua; 1,97 untuk kuartil ketiga; serta 2,33 untuk kuartil keempat (p=0,035). Hubungan kadar CRP dan penurunan fungsi kognitif ditemukan signifikan setelah disesuaikan dengan kovariat. Setelah dilakukan sub-analisis berdasarkan jenis kelamin, peningkatan kadar CRP terhadap penurunan kognitif secara signifikan terjadi pada subjek perempuan.Diskusi: Penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara peningkatan kadar CRP dengan penurunan fungsi kognitif. Inflamasi kronis memengaruhi fungsi kognitif geriatri khususnya perempuan.Kata kunci: C-reactive protein, fungsi kognitif pasien rawat jalan, geriatri

scholarly journals Combining functional scales and cognitive tests in screening for mild cognitive impairment at a university-based memory clinic in Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabella Dutra de Abreu ◽  
Paula Villela Nunes ◽  
Breno Satler Diniz ◽  
Orestes Vicente Forlenza
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
State Examination

OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of the Mini-Mental State Examination combined to the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly for the identification of mild cognitive impairment. METHOD: 191 elderly subjects were assessed with the Mini-Mental State Examination, and their informants were assessed with the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly. Subjects were divided into three groups according to their cognitive state (controls: n = 67, mild cognitive impairment: n = 65 and dementia: n = 59), which was ascertained by clinical and neuropsychological evaluation. The diagnostic accuracy of each test in the discrimination of diagnostic groups (mild cognitive impairment vs. controls, mild cognitive impairment vs. dementia and dementia vs. controls) was examined with the aid of ROC curves. We additionally verified if the combination of both tests would increase diagnostic accuracy for mild cognitive impairment and control identification. RESULTS: The combination of the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly scores did not increase the Mini-Mental State Examination diagnostic accuracy in the identification of patients with mild cognitive impairment. CONCLUSIONS: The present data do not warrant the combination of the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly as a sufficient diagnostic tool in the diagnostic screening for mild cognitive impairment.

scholarly journals A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the effects of quercetin-rich onion on cognitive function in elderly subjects

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mie Nishimura ◽  
Tatsuya Ohkawara ◽  
Toshiyuki Nakagawa ◽  
Takato Muro ◽  
Yuji Sato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
State Examination

Background: Quercetin, a phenolic compound, has various functional effects, including anti-oxidant, anti-dyslipidaemic and anti-dysglycemic activities, and beneficial effects on cognitive function.Methods: We evaluated the effects of a powder made from quercetin-rich onions (‘Quergold’ and ‘Sarasara-gold’) on cognitive function. In this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, we randomised 50 adults (25 males and 25 females, aged 65–84 years) to consume products made from quercetin-rich (active) or quercetin-poor (placebo) onions. Cognitive function and haematological and biological examinations were performed at weeks 0, 12 and 24 of the study period.Results: There were no differences in Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and cognitive impairment rating scale scores between the two groups. However, in younger subjects, MMSE scores were significantly increased in the active test food group than in the placebo food group at week 24 (p = 0.019).Conclusion: These results suggest that the ingestion of quercetin-rich onion can improve cognitive function and prevent dementia in elderly people.Keywords: clinical trial; cognitive function; mild cognitive impairment; Mini Mental, State Examination; onion; quercetin

scholarly journals EFEK PEKERJAAN RUMAH TANGGA DALAM PENCEGAHAN PENURUNAN FUNGSI KOGNITIF PADA LANSIA PEREMPUAN BERPENDIDIKAN RENDAH

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Permata Shalim ◽  
Julia Rahadian ◽  
Yuda Turana
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
State Examination

   EFFECTS OF HOUSEWORK IN PREVENTION OF COGNITIVE DECLINE IN ELDERLY WOMEN WITH LOW EDUCATIONABSTRACTIntroduction: Physical activities have a role in preventing or slowing down cognitive decline. In Indonesia, physical activity in the elderly women is dominated with house work chores.Aims: This study was aimed to determine the relationship between house chores with cognitive function in elderly women.Methods: A cross sectional analytic descriptive of 65 women aged 60 years and over with highest education level of junior high school that live in Kalianyar, West Jakarta, between October to November 2014. Physical activity was measured by questionnaire about nine housework activities that Indonesian women usually do and cognitive function was assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).Results: In this study of 65 subjects with a mean age of 64.31 years and low education level, there was a significant relationship between the higher amount of physical activity and better cognitive level. The types of physical activity that had a significant relationship with better cognitive function was cooking, grocery shopping, and washing dishes, with the frequency of cooking and grocery shopping had a significant relationship.Discussion: Cooking and grocery shopping activity have a relationship with better cognitive function.Keywords: Cognitive function, daily physical activity, elderly, house choresABSTRAKPendahuluan: Aktivitas fisik dianggap memiliki peran dalam pencegahan atau perlambatan penurunan fungsi kognitif. Di Indonesia, aktivitas fisik pada lansia perempuan didominasi dengan pekerjaan rumah tangga.Tujuan:  Mengetahui  hubungan  aktivitas  fisik pekerjaan  rumah  tangga  terhadap  fungsi  kognitif  pada  lansia perempuan.Metode: Penelitian deskriptif analitik potong lintang terhadap lansia (>60 tahun) perempuan yang mengenyam pendidikanakhir paling tinggi tamat SMP dan tinggal di Kelurahan Kalianyar, Jakarta Barat, pada bulan Oktober-November 2014. Aktivitas fisik diukur menggunakan kuesioner sembilan aktivitas pekerjaan rumah tangga yang dilakukan lansia perempuan Indonesia dan penilaian fungsi kognitif menggunakan Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).Hasil: Pada penelitian terhadap 65 subjek dengan rerata usia 64,31 tahun berpendidikan rendah, terdapat hubungan bermakna antara jumlah aktivitas fisik yang dilakukan dengan fungsi kognitif yang lebih baik. Adapun jenis aktivitas fisik yang memiliki hubungan bermakna dengan fungsi kognitif yang lebih baik adalah memasak, berbelanja, dan mencuci piring, terutama frekuensi memasak dan berbelanja yang lebih sering memiliki hubungan secara bermakna.Diskusi: Aktivitas memasak dan berbelanja berhubungan dengan fungsi kognitif yang lebih baik.Kata kunci: Aktivitas fisik sehari-hari, fungsi kognitif, lansia, pekerjaan rumah tangga

scholarly journals The role of education in mini-mental state examination: a study in Northeast Brazil

2004 ◽  
Vol 62 (2a) ◽  
pp. 206-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Roberto de Brito-Marques ◽  
José Eulálio Cabral-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Mental State ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
False Negative ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
State Examination ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Total Test

BACKGROUND: There is evidence that schooling can influence performance in cognitive assessement tests. In developing countries, formal education is limited for most people. The use of tests such as Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), could have an adverse effect on the evaluation of illiterate and low education individuals. OBJECTIVE: To propose a new version of MMSE as a screening test to assess Illiterate and low education people. METHOD: A study was carried out enrolling 232 individuals, aged 60 or more of low and middle socio-economic classes. Three groups were studied: Illiterate;1-4 schooling years; 5-8 schooling years. The new version (MMSEmo) consisted of modifications in copy and calculation items of the adapted MMSE (MMSEad) to Portuguese language. The maximum possible score was the same in the two versions: total, 30; copy, 1 and calculation, 5. RESULTS: In the total test score ANOVA detected main effects for education and test, as well as an interaction between these factors: higher schooling individuals performed better than lower schooling ones in both test versions; scores in MMSE-mo were higher than in MMSE-ad in every schooling group. CONCLUSION: Higher schooling levels improve the perfomance in both test versions, the copy and calculation items contributing to this improvement. This might depend on cultural factors. The use of MMSE-mo in illiterate and low school individuals could prevent false positive and false negative cognitive evaluations.

scholarly journals The effect of test anxiety on Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE): examining the role of age and basic biomarkers related to cognitive aging

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
Κρυσταλλένια Διμηνίδου ◽  
Δέσποινα Mωραΐτου ◽  
Γεωργία Παπαντωνίου
Keyword(s):  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
State Examination

Η παρούσα έρευνα αποσκοπούσε να εξετάσει την άμεση επίδραση του άγχους εξέτασης στη Δοκιμασία Σύντομης Γνωστικής Εκτίμησης (ΔΣΓΕ, MMSE Mini Mental State Examination), καθώς και την τυχόν έμμεση επίδραση της ηλικίας και βασικών βιοδεικτών που συνδέονται με το γνωστικό γήρας στη ΔΣΓΕ, μέσω του άγχους εξέτασης. Στην έρευνα συμμετείχαν 60 άτομα και των δύο φύλων, ηλικίας άνω των 55 ετών. Οι συμμετέχοντες κλήθηκαν να απαντήσουν αρχικά σε μια σειρά ερωτήσεων που αφορούσαν τα ατομικάδημογραφικά τους χαρακτηριστικά καθώς και το αν έχουν διαγνωστεί ή μη ως υπερτασικοί, υπερχοληστεριναιμικοί ή/και διαβητικοί. Στη συνέχεια, τους ζητήθηκε να απαντήσουν σε ερωτηματολόγιο σχετικό με το άγχος που γενικά νιώθουν πριν, κατά τη διάρκεια και μετά από μια εξέταση των γνωστικών τους ικανοτήτων. Οι γνωστικές τους ικανότητες εξετάστηκαν μέσω της ΔΣΓΕ. Η στατιστική ανάλυση των δεδομένων που συγκεντρώθηκαν, έδειξε ότι το άγχος εξέτασης επιδρά στην επίδοση στη ΔΣΓΕ. Ειδικότερα, βρέθηκε ότι από τις δύο βασικές διαστάσεις του άγχους εξέτασης μόνον η συναισθηματικότητα επιδρά άμεσα κι αρνητικά στην επίδοση στη ΔΣΓΕ, ενώ η ανησυχία όχι. Η ηλικία και ο βιοδείκτης «διαβήτης» φάνηκε ότι επιδρούν επίσης αρνητικά στην επίδοση στη ΔΣΓΕ. <br />στόσο η επίδρασή τους είναι μόνον άμεση και όχι έμμεση, μέσω του άγχους εξέτασης. Μάλιστα, ο διαβήτης επιδρά άμεσα τόσο στη ΔΣΓΕ όσο και στη συναισθηματικότητα, εξαλείφοντας την επίδραση της συναισθηματικότητας στη ΔΣΓΕ.

Serum Level of Alkaline Phosphatase Correlates Negatively with Mini-Mental State Examination Score in the Very Elderly of Ashikaga City: Part of the Results of the Ashikaga Longevity Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minoru Yamakado
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Mmse Score ◽  
Healthy Life Expectancy ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
State Examination

Objective: An important medical issue in both Japan and Ashikaga City is how to extend healthy life expectancy. To determine factors associated with healthy life expectancy, we established a joint study between Ashikaga City and the Ashikaga University Faculty of Nursing called the Ashikaga Longevity Study, using new biomarkers such as Diacron reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs) and biological antioxidant potential (BAP) tests as indicators of oxidative stress. In this study, factors related to cognitive function were clarified. Methods: Participants comprised 95 individuals (36 men; mean age, 91.0±5.1 years and 59 women; mean age, 92.2±5.9 years). Cognitive impairment was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Results: MMSE score was ≤23 in 28 subjects (29.5%) and ≥24 in 67 subjects (70.5%). MMSE score showed significant negative correlations with age (p<0.0096), plasma alkaline phosphatase (p=0.0007), and peripheral leukocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (p=0.0119), and positive correlations with plasma albumin (p=0.0096) and BAP-to-d-ROMs ratio (p=0.0427). Conclusions: These results suggest that cognitive decline may involve brain cell dysfunction due to inflammation based on a reduced ability to control oxidative stress. Not only anti-oxidative aerobic exercise but also anti-oxidative foods, may be necessary to maintain cognitive function.

scholarly journals Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Impairment in Peritoneal Dialysis: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 1115-1127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youlu Zhao ◽  
Yuhui Zhang ◽  
Zhikai Yang ◽  
Jinwei Wang ◽  
Zuying Xiong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Mental State ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
State Examination ◽  
Multicenter Prospective Cohort

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease experience a high burden of sleep disorders, and there are associations between sleep disorders and cognitive impairment. Objectives: Based on our previous cross-sectional survey on cognitive impairment in peritoneal dialysis, we further explored the relationship between sleep disorders and cognitive impairment, and predictors for declining cognitive function. Method: We conducted a multicenter prospective cohort study enrolling 458 clinically stable patients on peritoneal dialysis who were then followed up for 2 years.Demographic data, comorbidities, depression, and biochemistry data were collected at baseline. Sleep disorders including insomnia, restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea syndrome, excessive daytime sleepiness, possible narcolepsy, sleep walking and nightmares, and possible rapid eye movement behavior disorders were assessed using a panel of specific sleep questionnaires at baseline and in a second survey. Global cognitive function was measured at baseline and in a second survey, using the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination. Specific cognitive domains were evaluated using Trail-Making Test Forms A and B for executive function, and subtests of the Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status were used to asses immediate and delayed memory, visuospatial skills, and language ability. Results: Sleep disorders were common among peritoneal dialysis patients. The prevalence of cognitive impairment evaluated by the Modified Mini-Mental State Examination (3MS) increased from 19.8 to 23.9%. Possible narcolepsy was associated with decreased Modified Mini-Mental State Examination scores at baseline. During follow-up, sleepwalking and nightmares were associated with higher risks of declined delayed memory in the longitudinal study. Conclusions: Possible narcolepsy was associated with general cognitive dysfunction, and sleep walking and nightmares were risk factors for impaired delayed memory.

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