Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a form of cognitive decline that involves a functional deterioration of activities of the nervous system, such as selective attention, vigilance, ...

Cognitive impairment is highly prevalent among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Despite its high prevalence, the contributing factors and mechanisms underlying brain–kidney dysfunction ...

A recent neuropsychological evaluation diagnosis impugned several controversial theories about anesthesia and cognitive decline. As a medicinal therapy to relieve pain and brain dysfunction, ...

Although there is a short-term risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF), it seems to resolve by 1 year, according to the results of a small ...

Post-operative cognitive decline, or dysfunction (POCD), is a recognized clinical phenomenon in which patients experience lasting cognitive impairment for some time following anesthesia. Cognitive ...

Cognitive dysfunction is a concurrent feature of multiple mental illnesses among adults and youth. Patients’ performance on neuropsychological tests can be used to quantify cognitive dysfunction.

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...