Publications by authors named "Anjana J Menon"
Objectives: Recent studies have shown that multilingualism may play an important role in enhancing cognitive health. The process of language acquisition constitutes a form of natural brain training, which in turn is hypothesized to increase neuroplasticity and hence, maintains the cognitive reserve. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between the number of languages known to an individual and its effect on cognitive functioning in both healthy and cognitively impaired study participants.
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- The rise in dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), necessitates a deeper understanding of its causes and treatments to enhance patient and caregiver quality of life.
- AD’s pathophysiology involves the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques and tau protein abnormalities, leading to neurotransmitter imbalances that affect brain function.
- FDA-approved treatments for AD can be divided into those addressing behavioral symptoms (like brexpiprazole for agitation) and cognitive decline (such as donepezil, a commonly prescribed cholinesterase inhibitor), each with specific mechanisms and side effects that require monitoring.