Intranasal insulin may help reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium, cognitive dysfunction, and neuroinflammation in adults, a new meta-analysis suggests.

Every year, millions of infants and children undergo surgery under general anesthesia in the world. Sevoflurane is a commonly used pediatric anesthetic. Its exposure during brain development has been ...

An international working group of canine cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for veterinarians to use in diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), or ...

Intravenous anesthesia decreases the risk for short-term postoperative cognitive decline among older adults after painless gastroscopy vs inhalational anesthesia. Among older adults, intravenous (IV) ...

Drivers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have declines in driving frequency, complexity, and spatial range, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in Neurology. A new study led by ...

Objectives The effect of esketamine on perioperative neurocognitive dysfunction (PND) remains controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of perioperative ...

As laparoscopic surgery becomes more complex, the early detection and management of postoperative neurological issues, particularly postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction, have gained ...

The gap between a brain’s chronological age and its predicted age on brain imaging appears to be a strong mediator of risk factors for cognitive decline, especially in individuals with cerebrovascular ...

Heart rate variability during sleep can predict stroke, depression or cognitive dysfunction years in advance, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress. The ...

(Helsinki, Finland, Saturday, 21 June 2025) New research, presented today at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025, has uncovered a powerful link between nighttime heart rhythm and ...