Association between Peripheral Leptin and Adiponectin Levels and Cognitive Decline in Patients with Neurocognitive Disorders ≥65 Years.

Background: There is evidence that adipokines have roles in brain functioning and cognitive decline.

Objective: Assess the role of leptin and adiponectin levels in predicting changes in neuro-cognitive disorders (NCD).

Methods: The study included 205 patients over 65 years of age presenting for a one-day hospitalization for current assessment of cognitive function.

Associations between Plasmatic Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Concentrations and Cognitive Status and Decline in Neurocognitive Disorders.

Objective: To examine the association of plasmatic and erythrocyte concentrations polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) with both cognitive status and decline.

Design: Longitudinal observational cohort study.

Setting: Memory Clinic of Lyon Sud university hospital.

Pilot study: effectiveness of a training program about autonomy in elderly patients hospitalized after an acute episode.

Patients hospitalized in rehabilitation after an acute episode is at high risk of functional impairment and require active measures to prevent loss of autonomy. Resistance training has been proved beneficial to improve physical performances of aged subjects in the community. However, the feasibility and effects of training programs has never been assessed among hospitalized patients after an acute medical episode.