Metformin displayed a lowest risk for dementia across diverse antidiabetics, while α-glucosidase inhibitors had the highest risk.
Benzodiazepines not tied to higher dementia risk in older adults
Jul 16, 2024
Potential class-dependent associations may exist, however.
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.
Dementia with Lewy bodies risk down with α-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists
Jun 19, 2024
The risk for developing dementia with Lewy bodies was lower for men newly started on Tz/Dz/Az compared with those taking tamsulosin or 5ARI.
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with MCI
Jun 12, 2024
Tau positron emission tomography predicts all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease dementia
Odds of death lower with surgery for hip fracture in patients with dementia
Jun 03, 2024
A reduced odds of 180-day mortality was seen for patients with moderate to severe or mild dementia treated surgically.
FDA advisers support new Alzheimer’s drug
Jun 11, 2024
A US Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously on Monday to recommend that the benefits of a new drug for Alzheimer’s outweigh its harms, which can include brain swelling and...
Socioeconomic status transitions tied to dementia risk
May 23, 2024
The findings also show links to length of dementia-free periods over the lifespan.
Higher olive oil intake tied to lower risk for dementia-related death
May 08, 2024
The findings were seen among US adults irrespective of overall diet quality.