US EditionScent Test Can Sniff Out Cognitive Decline
- A new study indicates that older adults with mild cognitive impairment score lower on a smell test compared to healthy individuals, suggesting it could be an early warning for dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- The study involved 127 participants, revealing that those with mild cognitive impairment had significantly reduced olfactory performance, indicating a link between smell ability and cognitive health.
- The study also involved 19 individuals with mild cognitive impairment who performed worse on smell tests compared to others, indicating potential cognitive decline.
- Early detection through this home-administered test may help identify people at risk of Alzheimer's well before memory symptoms manifest.
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Boston Herald
The Lawton ConstitutionAlzheimer’s disease study: Boston researchers create at-home smell test for early detection
When it comes to the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Mass General Brigham neurology researchers have created a smell test that shows promise as a tool for identifying risk of cognitive impairment. They found that test participants could successfully take the test at home, and that older adults with cognitive impairment scored lower on the test than cognitively normal adults. Their study on the te…
A subtle loss of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease
People with mild cognitive impairments scored worse on simple tests than people with normal cognitive function. These tests may be a tool to flag Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia early, when interventions are most beneficial, researchers say.
The Laconia Daily Sun
Scent Test Can Sniff Out Cognitive Decline
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