scholarly journals Cognitive function screening of community-dwelling elderly by Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status in Japanese (TICS-J)

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 532-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoko Konagaya ◽  
Tomoyuki Watanabe ◽  
Kazuko Takata ◽  
Toshiki Ohta
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 207-207
Author(s):  
Chenxin Tan ◽  
Brenda Plassman ◽  
Frank Sloan ◽  
Mark Schwartz ◽  
Samrachana Adhikari ◽  
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Abstract Using data from the 2006, 2012, and 2018 waves of the Health and Retirement Study, we estimated effects of co-occurrence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and complete tooth loss (CTL), both self-reported, on cognitive function among 10,816 adults age 50+. Cognitive function was measured using a shortened version of the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status. Results from the fixed effects linear regression model show that in comparison to those with neither condition, adults having both DM and CTL had the worst cognitive function (b = 1.49, p < 0.001), followed by having CTL alone (b = 0.78, p < 0.001), and having DM alone (b = 0.42, p < 0.001). Our study suggests that CTL is a stronger risk factor for lower cognitive function than DM, and the co-occurrence of DM and CTL poses additive risk. Further research is needed to investigate the pathway from DM and CTL to poor cognition.


Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 1604-1607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonie H.A. Broersen ◽  
Bob Siegerink ◽  
Pia S. Sperber ◽  
Regina von Rennenberg ◽  
Sophie K. Piper ◽  
...  

Background and Purpose— Our study aim was to assess whether high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT), a specific biomarker for myocardial injury, is associated with cognitive function in patients after mild-to-moderate first-ever ischemic stroke. Methods— We used data from PROSCIS-B (Prospective Cohort With Incident Stroke Berlin). Cognitive function was assessed by Mini-Mental-State-Examination at baseline, and Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status–modified after 1 to 3 years of follow-up. Patients were categorized according to hs-cTnT quartiles. We performed generalized linear regression to calculate risk ratios of cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental-State-Examination <27; Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status–modified <32). Association of hs-cTnT with cognitive function over time was estimated using a linear mixed model. Results— We included 555 patients (mean age, 67 years, 62% male, median National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale 2 [interquartile range, 1–5], hs-cTnT above upper reference limit 40%, baseline cognitive impairment 28%). Baseline Mini-Mental-State-Examination score and rate of cognitive impairment were lower in patients in the highest versus lowest hs-cTnT quartile (median Mini-Mental-State-Examination 27 versus 29, and 15.3% versus 43.0%, adjusted risk ratio, 1.76 [95% CI, 1.07–2.90], respectively). If anything, cognition seemed to improve in all groups, yet Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status–modified scores were consistently lower in patients within the highest versus lowest hs-cTnT quartile (adjusted β, −1.33 [95% CI, −2.65 to −0.02]), without difference in the rate of change over time. Conclusions— In patients with mild-to-moderate first-ever ischemic stroke without dementia, higher hs-cTnT was associated with higher prevalence of cognitive impairment at baseline and lower Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status–modified during 3-year follow-up. Registration— URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov ; Unique identifier: NCT01363856.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hélio José Coelho-Júnior ◽  
Bruno Bavaresco Gambassi ◽  
Maria-Claudia Irigoyen ◽  
Ivan de Oliveira Gonçalves ◽  
Paula de Lourdes Lauande Oliveira ◽  
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The present study aimed to investigate whether sarcopenia interferes in the association between HTN and cognitive function in community-dwelling older women. One hundred and eleven older women were recruited and dichotomized in hypertensive (n=63) and normotensive groups (n=48). Volunteers underwent evaluations of the sarcopenic state (i.e., skeletal muscle mass, short physical performance battery (SPPB), balance), hemodynamic parameters, and global cognitive status (i.e., Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)). Data demonstrated that hypertensive patients had lower global cognitive status than normotensive subjects. When volunteers were divided according to sarcopenic status, data demonstrated that hypertensive patients with low performance on SPPB (0.006), low values of sarcopenic index (0.03), and low performance on sit-to-stand (0.09) demonstrated poor cognitive status compared with hypertensive patients with normal values of these variables. In conclusion, data of the current study indicate that the sarcopenic state might interfere in the association among hypertension and poor cognitive status, once a higher frequency of hypertensive patients with low lower limb muscle function (i.e., SPPB and sit-to-stand) and muscle mass index (i.e., Janssen index) was observed in the <24 MMSE segment, in comparison with hypertensive patients with normal results in these parameters.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S659-S659
Author(s):  
Nicholas J Bishop ◽  
Krystle E Zuniga

Abstract Population aging increases the need to identify modifiable risk factors of cognitive decline such as nutritional intake. Several nutrients found in walnuts appear to play a neuro-protective role, yet few studies examine whole walnut consumption or draw from representative longitudinal samples. We draw observations from the nationally-representative Health and Retirement Study and Health Care and Nutrition Study to investigate the association between walnut consumption and cognitive trajectories among older US adults. The analytic sample consisted of 6,639 adults age 50 and over in 2013, representing a population of 77,726,682 community-dwelling older adults. Walnut consumption was a categorical measure representing no consumption, moderate consumption (&lt; one serving per week), or high consumption (≥ one serving per week). Indicators of cognitive function representing working memory (immediate and delayed word recall) and global cognitive function (Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status, TICS) were measured at 3 time points (2012, 2014, and 2016). Latent growth models were used to estimate each linear trajectory while adjusting for covariates and complex survey design. Walnut consumption was positively associated with word recall and global mental status at baseline, but was not associated with change over the four year observational window. For example, those with high walnut consumption had baseline TICS scores .89 units greater (SE = .17, p &lt; .001) than those consuming no walnuts. These results indicate that walnut consumption appears to have a positive association with cognitive health, but walnut consumption does not appear to be associated with short-term change in the cognitive outcomes measured.


2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Michael Northey ◽  
Nicolas Cherbuin ◽  
Kate Louise Pumpa ◽  
Disa Jane Smee ◽  
Ben Rattray

BackgroundPhysical exercise is seen as a promising intervention to prevent or delay cognitive decline in individuals aged 50 years and older, yet the evidence from reviews is not conclusive.ObjectivesTo determine if physical exercise is effective in improving cognitive function in this population.DesignSystematic review with multilevel meta-analysis.Data sourcesElectronic databases Medline (PubMed), EMBASE (Scopus), PsychINFO and CENTRAL (Cochrane) from inception to November 2016.Eligibility criteriaRandomised controlled trials of physical exercise interventions in community-dwelling adults older than 50 years, with an outcome measure of cognitive function.ResultsThe search returned 12 820 records, of which 39 studies were included in the systematic review. Analysis of 333 dependent effect sizes from 36 studies showed that physical exercise improved cognitive function (0.29; 95% CI 0.17 to 0.41; p<0.01). Interventions of aerobic exercise, resistance training, multicomponent training and tai chi, all had significant point estimates. When exercise prescription was examined, a duration of 45–60 min per session and at least moderate intensity, were associated with benefits to cognition. The results of the meta-analysis were consistent and independent of the cognitive domain tested or the cognitive status of the participants.ConclusionsPhysical exercise improved cognitive function in the over 50s, regardless of the cognitive status of participants. To improve cognitive function, this meta-analysis provides clinicians with evidence to recommend that patients obtain both aerobic and resistance exercise of at least moderate intensity on as many days of the week as feasible, in line with current exercise guidelines.


Author(s):  
Tran Dai Tri Han ◽  
Keiko Nakamura ◽  
Kaoruko Seino ◽  
Vo Nu Hong Duc ◽  
Thang Van Vo

This study examined the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults in central Vietnam and the roles of communication (with or without communication devices) in the association between cognitive impairment and hearing loss. This cross-sectional study was performed on 725 randomly selected community-dwelling older adults aged ≥60 years from Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam. Participants attended a face-to-face survey. Sociodemographic characteristics, social interaction with or without communication devices, health status and cognitive function using the Mini-Mental State Examination were reported. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was performed to quantify the association between hearing loss and cognitive function by frequency of communication with and without devices. Mild and severe cognitive impairment had prevalence rates of 23.6% and 19.3%, respectively. Cognitive impairment was more prevalent among older adults with hearing-loss, vision loss and difficulties with instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). The association between hearing loss and cognitive impairment was not significant when older adults had frequent communication with others using devices. This study presented the relatively high prevalence of cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults in Vietnam. Frequent communication using devices attenuated the association between hearing loss and cognitive impairment.


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