Study IDs proportion of dementia cases attributable to known risk factors
Jan 19, 2024
The population-attributable fraction for nongenetic risk factors combined is similar for men and women, but it varies across racial and ethnic groups.
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.
PET changes similar for Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome
Dec 20, 2022
“This study shows that, although there are subtle differences, Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology is similar among people with Down syndrome and people with autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s...
Appendicular lean mass linked to decrease in Alzheimer’s risk
Jul 10, 2023
A higher appendicular lean mass also was associated with increased cognitive performance.
Sleep troubles could lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 18, 2017
People with chronic sleep disorders may be at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recently published study.
Holistic dementia care reduces staff burdens, enhances provider market position
By
Paul Tanico
Feb 01, 2024
By adopting a comprehensive strategy that balances clinical insights, lifestyle interventions and economic considerations, staff members can unlock the potential for improved outcomes and elevate the facility’s...
FDA gives full approval to Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi
Jul 06, 2023
Although Leqembi did help reduce mental decline compared with placebo, the drug has been linked to two deaths from brain bleeds.
Antipsychotics, avoidable hospitalizations two of many topics at Alzheimer’s meeting
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2016
Brain games, antipsychotics, avoidable hospitalizations, a checklist for mild behavioral impairment, and a dementia test that uses the sense of smell. Those were the topics of some of the major research...
Sensitivity study shines a light on how Alzheimer’s patients could benefit from carefully managed sleep...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 01, 2023
Light therapy could be a vital tool for people living with Alzheimer’s to manage or slow the disease, a new study shows.
Smartphone apps validated as method for detecting Alzheimer’s, new study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 02, 2024
A smartphone app with memory tests did just as well detecting MCI as when seniors took an in-person medical examination, new research shows.