Publications by authors named "P J Bayley"
We comment on the importance of the novel tablet-based screening tool for cognitive decline recently studied in Nigeria by Ogbuagu et al. TabCAT-BHA was administered on an iPad in urban and rural settings and was found to be a sensitive and culturally appropriate tool for assessing cognitive function and impairment. With accuracy, portability, speed, and ease of use, this study shows that such tests, computerized or online, have the potential to improve the screening of cognitive decline in diverse countries such as Nigeria, to facilitate early treatment and improved care and quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Therapeutic Potential of Yoga for Alzheimer's Disease: A Critical Review.
J Alzheimers Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive condition that leads to cognitive decline, memory loss, and changes in behavior, significantly affecting patients and their caregivers.
- Nonpharmacological approaches, especially yoga, have shown promise in improving physical function, cognition, and mood in older adults with AD, based on various studies.
- More rigorous research, including randomized controlled trials and diverse populations, is needed to validate these findings and explore the long-term effects of yoga in managing AD.
Estimating survival in data-driven phenotypes of mental health symptoms and peripheral biomarkers: A prospective study.
Brain Behav Immun Health
August 2024
Background: Chronic psychological stress has widespread implications, including heightened mortality risk, mental and physical health conditions, and socioeconomic consequences. Stratified precision psychiatry shows promise in mitigating these effects by leveraging clinical heterogeneity to personalize interventions. However, little attention has been given to patient self-report.
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