Dementia is a mental state characterized by a loss of intellectual ability that is long-lasting and consists of a significant decline in memory and other intellectual functions that are needed to carry out every-day activities. While there are many...
Delirium is a rapid change in a person's mental state, including their perception of the world, attention span, alertness, speech, memory, and other brain functions. Delirium can arise from virtually any medical illness or medication, although...
A new study identifies differences between genetic variants of HIV that are associated with HIV-associated dementia (HAD). BackgroundHAD, a common symptom affecting the central nervous system and cognitive skills among those infected with HIV, is...