Beyond Forgetfulness: 3 Cognitive Issues an eVox Brain Map Can Uncover

Are you getting forgetful? Perhaps you had an appointment on the calendar and realized the day after that you missed it. Maybe you’re forgetting people’s names or events. What’s happening? 

Could your memory problems be a sign of a neurological condition like early cognitive impairment or dementia? Or maybe it’s just stress or a vitamin deficiency. You want to know whether you’re experiencing cognitive decline. 

Our board-certified radiologists with REDI Diagnostics Corp in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, can provide answers to you and your physician using the eVox® brain mapping system. 

This test can help determine whether you have a cognitive disorder, narrow down its etiology, and track the condition over time. It measures types of brain activity, processing speed, and cognitive ability. 

The technology is FDA-cleared as safe. The procedure is painless, and you’re not locked in a tube as you are during an MRI or PET scan. 

Dementia and early cognitive impairment 

You’ve no doubt heard about or seen first-hand the toll that Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia take on individuals and family members who care for them. One in 10 seniors over age 65 has dementia, while an additional 22% of the population has mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 

In 35 years, the percentage of the population with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia is expected to double. Researchers are searching for ways to slow its progression or stop the course of the disease. Medications can slow the progression somewhat now, but there are no satisfactory answers in treating this disease yet. 

The eVox brain map can detect early cognitive changes that indicate mild impairment or dementia and provide important information for next steps. Your physician can prescribe medication designed to slow the progression of your cognitive impairment. 

First, your doctor reviews your current medication. Perhaps you’re taking medications that can actually cause mild cognitive impairment (MCI) symptoms, such as a sleeping pill, anti-anxiety medication, or even blood pressure medication. Your doctor can change your prescription to see if medications are causing your MCI. 

If you receive an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia, you can take proactive steps to make lifestyle changes, handle stress better, and engage in activities that help maintain cognitive abilities. All of these changes may help slow the progression of dementia and provide a longer, better quality of life.  

Parkinson’s disease 

Parkinson’s disease causes progressive movement disability as nerve cells start to die. It often starts with tremors in your hand, progressing to difficulty with walking, speaking, and performing daily life functions. The longer you have Parkinson’s and the older you are, the more likely you are to develop dementia. Up to two-thirds of people over age 75 who’ve had Parkinson’s for more than 15 years have dementia. 

The eVox brain map provides critical information to your physician. It helps identify and monitor neurological changes. It shows which areas of your brain are involved, helping deliver a correct diagnosis of a neurological condition so your doctor can develop a treatment plan. 

Huntington’s disease 

Huntington’s disease (HD) is another brain-based degenerative disorder. Over time, the disease affects both motor and cognitive abilities as nerve cells in the brain begin to deteriorate. Sadly, the condition is progressive, as with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s/dementia. 

Memory loss is a prime characteristic of Huntington’s disease. Your ability to plan and execute tasks also diminishes. You may experience mood changes, including increased irritability or impulsiveness, anxiety, and/or depression. 

Huntington’s is an inherited disease caused by a gene mutation. If one of your parents had HD, you have a 50% chance of having the disease as well. On the other hand, if you don’t inherit the gene, you won’t get HD, and it’s unlikely that your descendants will have it. 

If you have the HD gene, eVox brain mapping can detect changes in your brain before you suffer from any symptoms. Medications can ease symptoms. Clinical trials hope to provide answers that help slow the progression of HD. 

Don’t suffer from anxiety over whether you have a brain-based disease. Modern technology can give you answers. Call REDI Diagnostics Corp or book an appointment online today to learn more about eVox brain mapping.