PTSD, TBI interact with APOE ε4 to raise Alzheimer, dementia risk
Jan 06, 2023
Significant additive APOE ε4 interactions were seen with PTSD and TBI in veterans of European ancestry.
Almost half with mild cognitive impairment subsequently classified as cognitively normal
Dec 02, 2021
After an average of 2.4 years of follow-up, 12.9% of people with incident mild cognitive impairment progressed to dementia, but 47.9% no longer met MCI criteria.
Physical jobs tied to higher risk for later cognitive impairment
Sep 22, 2023
The analysis included occupational trajectories from ages 33 to 65 years.
Air pollution tied to risk for dementia
Apr 06, 2023
The trend was seen for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxide but not ozone.
One-year mortality 13.4 percent for seniors after major surgery
Oct 25, 2022
THe one-year mortality following major surgery increased for adults aged 65 years or older with frailty or probable dementia.
Lower risk for MCI, dementia seen with cognitively stimulating occupations
Apr 17, 2024
Participants in a high versus low routine task intensity group had a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Aortic valve replacement up in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Sep 17, 2021
One-year outcomes were similar for patients with or without Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Panel of 48 CSF proteins complements existing Alzheimer’s biomarkers
Sep 07, 2023
The CSF 48 panel plus existing biomarkers significantly improved the diagnostic performance for the outcomes studied.
Visual impairment tied to cognitive outcomes in older adults
Jun 28, 2022
Significant associations were observed between vision impairment and cognitive outcomes of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Distance to neurologist, PCP may explain Alzheimer’s disease disparities
Apr 05, 2024
Non-Hispanic American Indian and/or Alaska Native and Hispanic decedents have to travel further to neurologist than non-Hispanic whites.