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cognitive impairment

[kog-ni-tiv im-pair-muhnt] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv ɪmˈpɛər mənt /


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Among people with very high biomarker levels, the estimated probability of developing cognitive impairment reached 38% within five years.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

The biomarker remained significantly associated with cognitive impairment even after researchers accounted for amyloid-beta plaques, which are abnormal protein deposits in the brain that can be detected with PET imaging.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

It’s possible to have cognitive impairment or even dementia and still have testamentary capacity.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

‘He did have very mild cognitive impairment, but no dementia diagnosis.’

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Researchers at the University of Florida found that glucosamine use was associated with a greater likelihood that mild cognitive impairment would progress to dementia.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026


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