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In-Hospital Delirium Increases Risk for Functional Disability, Cognitive Impairment

THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 – In-hospital delirium among older adults hospitalized for COVID-19 is associated with increased functional disability and cognitive impairment postdischarge, according to a...

Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy Before Age 40 Affects Brain White Matter

TUESDAY, July 9, 2024 – Women who undergo premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) before age 40 years have reduced brain white matter integrity in later life, according to a study published...

Higher Inflammation From Early Adulthood Linked to Worse Cognition

MONDAY, July 8, 2024 – Worse midlife executive function and processing speed are seen with consistently higher or moderate/increasing inflammation starting in early adulthood, according to a study...

In-Office Test Can Predict Likelihood of Seniors Passing On-Road Driving Test

FRIDAY, July 5, 2024 – A new in-office test (Fit2Drive) can predict an older individual's probability of passing an on-road driving test, according to a study published online June 3 in JAMDA, the...

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Alzheimer's, Kisunla

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – A new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. In clinical trials, donanemab (Kisunla) modestly slowed the pace of...

Use of 'Benzo' Sedatives Like Valium, Xanax Won't Raise Dementia Risk: Study

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports. Researchers found no link between...

Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary Care

TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – A self-administered gerocognitive examination (SAGE) is easily incorporated into primary care provider (PCP) visits, and its use significantly increases detection of new...

Lower Cognitive Function in Adolescence Linked to Stroke Risk

FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 – Lower cognitive function in adolescence is associated with increased risk of early-onset stroke, according to a study published online June 27 in the Journal of Epidemiology...

July 4 Tips for Folks Caring for People With Alzheimer's

SUNDAY, June 30, 2024 – Big pops of noise and light are always a part of Independence Day celebrations. But the "rocket's red glare" (and bang) can be disorienting and upsetting for people...

Vigorous Physical Activity May Preserve Cognitive Function in High-Risk HTN

MONDAY, June 24, 2024 – For high-risk patients with hypertension, vigorous physical activity (VPA) may preserve cognitive function, according to a study published online June 6 in Alzheimer's &...

Dementia With Lewy Bodies Risk Down With α-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 – Men taking α-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists terazosin, doxazosin, and alfuzosin (Tz/Dz/Az) seem to have a lower risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), according to a ...

Colombian Family's Genes Could Hold Key to Delaying Alzheimer's

THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 – A Colombian family’s genetics are shining a spotlight on a gene that might help protect people from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. About 1,200 out of 6,000 family mem...

Cognitive Impairment Delayed With Genetic Variant

THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 – Cognitive impairment is delayed among persons who are heterozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 Christchurch variant (APOE3Ch), according to a study published in the June 20...

Inherited Alzheimer's: Whether It's From Mom or Dad Could Matter

MONDAY, June 17, 2024 – Genetics can play a role in a person's odds for Alzheimer's disease, and new research suggests differences in that risk are based on which parent had the illness. In a study...

First Responders With More Debris Exposure Have Higher Risk of Early Dementia

FRIDAY, June 14, 2024 – More severe exposure to dust or debris among World Trade Center (WTC) responders is significantly associated with a higher risk of dementia at

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