Researchers have developed and validated a simple “peel-and-sniff” test that can be completed unsupervised at home to screen for cognitive impairment. It’s well known that impaired olfactory function ...

Combination provides cost-effective approach with accuracy comparable to positron emission tomography. HealthDay News — Impairment in both an odor identification test and global cognition is ...

A five-minute test commonly used to evaluate olfactory function (sense of smell) could also help doctors screen for depression, according to new research out of King George's Medical University, India ...

BOSTON — Something as simple as smelling a scratch-and-sniff card might help doctors spot Alzheimer’s disease years before memory problems begin. New research from Massachusetts General Hospital shows ...

Rapid loss of smell could be an early indicator of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Olfactory testing may show promise for clinicians in monitoring and treatment of cognitive decline, ...