Munich, Germany - UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 27 Aug 2018: A clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction should be conducted routinely in patients with high blood pressure, according to research ...

ATLANTA — Emory Healthcare is working to implement a test used to detect Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The clock-drawing test, which is typically part of a larger Mini-Cog test, is ...

Do you worry that your memory isn’t what it used to be? A simple five minute task that tests how well you can draw an ...

Dementia, a broad term to describe the loss of cognitive functioning to the point where it causes daily difficulty, is a heart-breaking condition to witness. The earlier dementia is spotted, the ...

Cognitive decline is a critical but often overlooked complication of high blood pressure. While elevated blood pressure is widely recognized as a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and ...

Background: Executive cognitive dysfunction can precede the memory disturbances of dementia. People with executive cognitive dysfunction can have a normal Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ...

A neurodegenerative disease, dementia leads to memory loss, confusion, and impaired speech, impacting daily life. Early detection is vital, and a simple "clock-drawing method" can serve as an ...

Many experts are recommending the "clock-drawing method" as a quick way to spot early indicators of dementia. The rate of diagnoses in the UK is climbing, primarily attributed to an ageing population.

This is the 53rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. I watched my mother draw a clock while she was in a ...

Dementia, a term encompassing conditions characterised by memory loss, language difficulties, problem-solving issues and other cognitive impairments, can have a profound impact on families. While ...

Do you worry that your memory isn’t what it used to be? A simple five minute task that tests how well you can draw an analogue clock could show if you have an early sign of the memory-robbing ...

Dementia, the broad term used to describe loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other cognitive-abilities, is a heartbreaking condition that can have a devastating affect on families. There's ...