Vigorous physical activity may preserve cognitive function in high-risk HTN
Jun 24, 2024
High versus low vigorous physical activity was linked to a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia and MCI/probable dementia in a multivariate model.
Cognitive impairment delayed with genetic variant
Jun 20, 2024
The onset of cognitive impairment was delayed among those heterozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 Christchurch variant.
Lifestyle intervention can improve cognition, function in early Alzheimer’s disease
Jun 13, 2024
A significant correlation was seen between lifestyle and both cognitive function and Aβ42/40 ratio.
The 5-Cog paradigm improves diagnosis, management of dementia
Jun 11, 2024
A threefold improvement was seen in dementia care actions with the 5-Cog paradigm, a culturally adept cognitive detection tool.
Study identifies factors that predict driving cessation in seniors
May 22, 2024
Older age, female sex and progression to symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease were associated with driving cessation.
Timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer’s disease, normal cognition varies
Feb 21, 2024
Estimated times of divergence of cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers vary from 18 years for Aβ42 to six years for cognitive decline.
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.
Lower cutoff points for Montreal cognitive assessment needed
Jan 17, 2024
A high false-positive rate was seen when used in primary care with a diverse patient population.
Negative wealth shock linked to accelerated cognitive decline
Dec 26, 2023
Associations with accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk were seen for white participants and those aged fewer than 65 years.
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.