Psychotic disorders may raise risk for later dementia
Oct 18, 2022
The dementia risk more than doubled compared with people without psychotic disorders.
Folate deficiency in seniors may increase dementia, mortality risks
Mar 17, 2022
But evidence suggests that reverse causation may play a role in the links between serum folate deficiency and dementia, all-cause mortality.
Dementia risk score linked to MRI markers of brain atrophy
Aug 26, 2021
Higher scores on the Lifestyle for Brain Health index were linked to higher volumes of white matter hyperintensities, lower scores for cognitive function.
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter linked to dementia
Aug 09, 2021
“These results add to a growing body of both epidemiological and toxicological evidence on the neurodegenerative effects of air pollution and suggest that reducing exposures across the population...
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
Apr 23, 2024
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals,...
Delirium increases risk for subsequent death, dementia in older adults
Apr 02, 2024
A dose-response association was seen with higher risk for each additional delirium episode.
Inappropriate diagnosis of pneumonia common in hospitalized adults
Mar 27, 2024
Inappropriate diagnosis is common, especially in older patients and those with dementia or an altered mental status on presentation.
Monoclonal antibodies provide small benefits in Alzheimer’s disease
Jan 26, 2024
Harms include increased risks for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA)-edema, ARIA-hemorrhage and symptomatic ARIA-edema.
Twin’s dementia tied to shorter life expectancy in unaffected twin
Dec 19, 2023
The findings were seen for both identical and fraternal twins and for the affected twin compared with the general population.
High BP visit-to-visit variability linked to dementia risk in late life
Oct 31, 2023
Higher blood pressure variability was not associated with higher lifetime dementia risk at age 60, 70 or 80 years.