Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Idiopathic
normal
pressure
hydrocephalus
(iNPH)
and
cerebral
small
vessel
disease
(CVSD)
are
age‐related
diseases,
but
their
prevalence
clinical
relationship
unclear.
METHODS
This
prospective
cohort
study
enrolled
95
patients
with
probable
iNPH
in
China
evaluated
CSVD
burden
using
magnetic
resonance
imaging.
Linear
regression
models
were
used
to
analyze
the
association
between
scores
outcomes.
RESULTS
The
results
showed
78%
of
had
at
least
one
imaging
marker,
higher
total
significantly
associated
declines
attention,
executive
function,
psychomotor
speed,
gait
performance
after
multivariate
adjustments.
However,
preoperative
score
did
not
affect
post‐shunt
improvement
modified
Rankin
scale
or
grading
scores.
DISCUSSION
Our
findings
suggest
that
is
prevalent
more
severe
symptoms,
it
may
shunt
Future
studies
needed
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms.
Highlights
We
found
idiopathic
type
(CSVD)
marker.
aggravates
cognitive
impairments
effects
different
markers
on
cognition
worthy
further
investigation.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 17, 2024
The
worldwide
incidence
of
cognitive
impairment
is
escalating,
yet
no
effective
solutions
for
these
afflictions
have
been
discovered.
Consequently,
the
importance
early
identification
and
immediate
intervention
heightened.
Advanced
eye
movements-a
form
voluntary
movements
that
includes
anti-saccades,
memory-guided
saccades,
predictive
pro-saccades
gap/overlap
mediated
by
cerebral
cortex
subcortical
pathways
reflect
levels
functions
across
different
domains.
In
view
their
objectivity,
reproducibility,
non-invasive
characteristics,
advanced
movement
examination
possesses
significant
prospective
utility
a
wide
range
impairment.
This
paper
extensively
reviews
various
models
associated
with
examinations
current
applications
in
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
Lewy
body
dementia
frontotemporal
dementia.
can
serve
biomarker
screening
diagnosis
research
on
future,
combining
neuropsychological
scale
assessment
other
diagnostic
methods
may
contribute
to
further
types
diseases.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Background
Postural
instability
and
gait
disorder
cognitive
dysfunction
are
common
symptoms
of
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD).
Scale
assessment
is
frequently
used
in
the
clinic
to
evaluate
PD,
but
this
technique
limited
by
its
lack
sensitivity
changes
progression
difficulty
capturing
subtle
movements
function.
It
currently
believed
that
high-frequency
repetitive
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
(rTMS)
can
improve
motor
patients
with
though
it
remains
controversial.
Therefore,
imperative
monitor
dynamically
identify
postural
disorder,
as
well
those
dysfunction,
PD
develop
targeted
interventions.
In
study,
we
observed
effect
rTMS
on
disorders
functions
comparing
data
from
wearable
devices
eye-tracking
before
after
treatment.
Methods
A
total
159
were
included
study.
GYENNO
MATRIX
analyzer
was
objective
(including
timed
up-and-go,
narrow-track,
turning
tests),
Eyeknow
evaluation
system
patient’s
eye
movement
cognition
smooth
pursuit,
pro-saccade,
anti-saccade
function–related
scales,
including
Tinetti
Balance
Scale,
Gait
Berg
Mini-Mental
State
Examination,
Montreal
Cognitive
Assessment
(MoCA),
evaluated
at
same
time
Results
The
mean
step
length,
stride
velocity,
frequency
up-and-go
test
all
increased
compared
treatment,
whereas
double
support
decreased.
narrow-track
test,
velocity
left
duration,
right
number
steps,
average
duration
decreased,
while
angular
Compared
latency
period
overlapping
saccades
completion
saccade
speed
increased.
decreased
MoCA
scores
increased,
sub-items
improved
terms
visual–spatial
executive
function,
language,
abstraction,
delayed
recall,
orientation
Conclusion
High-frequency
may
be
an
effective
therapy
for
improving
PD.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Abnormal
eye
movements
occur
at
the
early
stages
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
However,
characteristics
abnormal
patients
with
AD
and
their
relationship
clinical
symptoms
remain
inconsistent,
predictive
value
for
diagnosing
monitoring
progression
remains
unclear.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Background
The
early
identification
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
benefits
patients,
so
creating
a
simple
and
convenient
method
is
crucial
for
diagnosing
symptoms.
Objective
To
offer
potential
approach
the
detection
both
AD
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI).
Methods
Eye
movement
data
from
66
patients
were
divided
into
three
groups,
including
healthy
control
group
(HC),
MCI
group,
group.
We
searched
parameters
that
can
detect
at
an
stage
drew
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves.
correlation
between
eye
scores
was
analyzed.
Results
differed
HC
in
error
correction
rate
antisaccade
(
p
=
0.008)
total
offset
degrees
(>4°)
0.011)
lateral
fixation.
had
different
overlap
prosaccade
accuracy
0.025),
latency
0.009)
average
completion
time
0.015),
gap
0.005)
0.005),
0.006),
<
0.001)
saccade
velocity
0.035),
fixation
0.018),
0.041)
compared
to
significantly
0.044)
antisaccades,
0.025)
0.038)
prosaccade,
these
serve
as
indicators
monitor
progress
disease.
Lateral
combined
with
more
conducive
identifying
area
under
ROC
curve
0.837.
Most
light
moderate
scores.
Conclusions
movements
be
used
MCI/AD
progression.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Oculomotor
and
gait
dysfunctions
are
closely
associated
with
cognition.
However,
oculo‐gait
patterns
their
correlation
cognition
in
cerebral
small
vessel
disease
(CSVD)
remain
unclear.
METHODS
Patients
CSVD
from
a
hospital‐based
cohort
(
n
=
194)
individuals
presumed
early
community‐based
319)
were
included.
Oculo‐gait
measured
using
the
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
–assisted
‘EyeKnow’
eye‐tracking
‘ReadyGo’
motor
evaluation
systems.
Multivariable
linear
logistic
regression
models
employed
to
investigate
association
between
parameters
RESULTS
Anti‐saccade
accuracy,
stride
velocity,
swing
velocity
significantly
both
patients
community
dwellers
CSVD,
could
identify
cognitive
impairment
moderate
accuracy
(area
under
curve
[AUC]:
hospital
cohort,
0.787;
0.810)
after
adjusting
for
age
education.
DISCUSSION
The
of
features
(anti‐saccade
velocity)
may
help
screen
CSVD.
Highlights
(lower
anti‐saccade
(CSVD).
Logistic
model
integrating
features,
age,
education
level
moderately
distinguished
status
Artificial
intelligence–assisted
oculomotor
measurements
provide
quick
accurate
settings.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Vascular
cognitive
impairment
(VCI)
is
highly
heterogeneous,
with
unclear
pathogenesis.
Individuals
vascular
risk
factors
(VRF),
cerebral
small
vessel
disease
(CSVD),
and
stroke
are
all
at
of
developing
VCI.
To
address
the
growing
challenges
posed
by
VCI,
“Vascular,
Imaging
Cognition
Association
China”
(VICA)
was
established.
METHODS
VICA
aims
to
recruit
10,000
participants,
including
2000
VRF,
3000
CSVD,
5000
patients,
form
a
nationwide
multicenter
cohort.
The
study
integrates
clinical,
neuroimaging,
multi‐omics
data
better
understand
VCI
heterogeneity,
improve
prediction,
ensure
timely
diagnosis.
RESULTS
has
screened
2045
eligible
VRF
participants
from
six
communities
in
Wuhan,
Shanghai,
Taizhou,
along
602
CSVD
1269
patients
135
hospitals
nationwide.
Baseline
enrollment
follow‐up
work
still
ongoing.
DISCUSSION
Establishing
high‐quality
longitudinal
cohort
crucial
for
understanding
pathogenesis
novel
markers
early
screening
Highlights
Establish
large‐scale
prospective
comprising
focusing
on
high‐risk
population
China.
three‐tier
medical
network,
make
full
use
resources,
achieve
extensive
patients.
Utilize
multimodal
imaging
biomarkers
lay
foundation
constructing
more‐precise
models.
Introduce
eye
movement
gait
analysis
as
new
methods
assessing
function.
Use
positron
emission
tomography
further
investigate
interaction
between
neurodegeneration.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Idiopathic
normal
pressure
hydrocephalus
(iNPH)
and
cerebral
small
vessel
disease
(CVSD)
are
age‐related
diseases,
but
their
prevalence
clinical
relationship
unclear.
METHODS
This
prospective
cohort
study
enrolled
95
patients
with
probable
iNPH
in
China
evaluated
CSVD
burden
using
magnetic
resonance
imaging.
Linear
regression
models
were
used
to
analyze
the
association
between
scores
outcomes.
RESULTS
The
results
showed
78%
of
had
at
least
one
imaging
marker,
higher
total
significantly
associated
declines
attention,
executive
function,
psychomotor
speed,
gait
performance
after
multivariate
adjustments.
However,
preoperative
score
did
not
affect
post‐shunt
improvement
modified
Rankin
scale
or
grading
scores.
DISCUSSION
Our
findings
suggest
that
is
prevalent
more
severe
symptoms,
it
may
shunt
Future
studies
needed
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms.
Highlights
We
found
idiopathic
type
(CSVD)
marker.
aggravates
cognitive
impairments
effects
different
markers
on
cognition
worthy
further
investigation.