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Solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 19, 2023
The mean change in Preclinical Alzheimer Cognitive Composite score not significantly different at 240 weeks with solanezumab or placebo.
Number of teeth, periodontitis in older adults linked to hippocampal atrophy
Jul 06, 2023
A qualitative interaction was seen between the number of teeth present and the mean periodontal probing depth for symmetric percentage change in left hippocampus.
Insurance company argues against defending senior living operator in wrongful death suit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2023
A policy lapse means that an insurer does not have to defend an assisted living community from a wrongful death lawsuit, the insurer is arguing in federal court.
Polypill not linked to reduced cognitive decline in seniors
Jan 30, 2023
But a polypill with or without aspirin is associated with reduced functional decline for those aged 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors.
First responders with more debris exposure have higher risk of early dementia
Jun 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
Lecanemab reduced markers of amyloid in early Alzheimer’s disease
Dec 01, 2022
Moderately less decline was seen in cognition and function at 18 months with lecanemab versus placebo.
More news for Tuesday, Dec. 6
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 06, 2022
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Nightmares in midlife may point to future cognitive decline, dementia
Jul 12, 2024
The findings were seen in middle-aged and older adults from the general population who did not have Parkinson’s disease.
Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use
Sep 13, 2023
An individual patient data meta-analysis shows increased risk for dementia for those with untreated hypertension.